January 2, 2019

Purdue University statement on the passing of Tyler Trent

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This statement from Purdue University was issued Wednesday (Jan. 2) on the Jan. 1 passing of alumnus Tyler Trent:

“The world lost a great Boilermaker in Tyler Trent. Anyone who spent time with him or heard his story in one of the countless national media accounts knows he was a remarkable young man — someone whose record of accomplishment was far longer than most people can accrue in many decades of life. 

“We mourn with Tyler’s family and the entire Purdue community, and invite all to attend a candlelight memorial on Wednesday (Jan. 9) at 6 p.m. outside Hovde Hall to honor Tyler’s life and the lives of all those who are battling cancer and those who are working to find a cure.”

The candlelight memorial will be livestreamed on the Purdue University Facebook page.

Parking for the candlelight memorial will be available in the Northwestern Street Parking Garage. Entrances are on Northwestern Avenue and Grant Street.

View a message from President Mitch Daniels honoring Tyler’s life and legacy at https://youtu.be/yzr_GPV_Hcs

Media contact: Tim Doty, 765-494-2080, doty2@purdue.edu

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