Quote Originally Posted by azwildcat96 View Post

The "rock concert" atmosphere, in my opinion was inappropriate. The tribal blessing was out of place. Selling T-shirts at a memorial??? Really??? I'm actually a bit embarrassed by the whole thing.

Regardless, the events last Saturday were horrible. The losses of life, terrible. The injured, and all of those that were there will have to bear those physical and emotional scars the rest of their lives. The memories will last in our minds for a very long time. And, that is sad.
Nobody sold t-shirts. They were given away, placed on the back of every seat in McKale prior to the doors opening. Thousands more shirts were given away by UA student gov't volunteers to those who watched the memorial as part of the overflow in Arizona Stadium.

Not a single family member, witness or first responder told me they felt the atmosphere was inappropriate. I'd say theirs are the opinions that matter most. Everyone I talked to that night, and since, expressed their appreciation for the outpouring of love and support they've received.


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