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A loss close to home, a life too short
After his death, Marco Hubley is remembered by friends, family
Thomas De Vicq
Issue date: 10/30/06 Section: News
The brothers of the Theta Chi fraternity, located on the corner of N.W. Harrison Boulevard and N.W. 26th Street, stood outside Thursday night.
They were huddled over an impromptu fire, keeping themselves warm against the police presence around the house.
The body of Marco Hubley, 21, was found Thursday by another member of the fraternity, Corvallis Police Sgt. Michael Mann said Friday.
Mann said the case has been confirmed as a suicide.
Tim and Rosemarie Hubley, Marco's mother and father, said they observed no warning signs of suicide in their son.
Given the abnormal circumstances of Marco's death, and that many close to Marco considered him to be a loving, caring, people-person, the Hubleys said their son made an "irrational" decision that can only be described as "a phenomenon," Rosemarie said.
Marco's death, as described by his parents, was something unimaginable. As such, both Rosemarie and Tim expressed that people in the community should be aware of any warning signs that may be present in someone they know.
Dean of Student Life Jackie Balzer also encouraged outreach by students coping with the loss of Marco.
"We highly encourage the use of personal support networks, along with campus and community resources," Balzer said in a statement. "Counseling and Psychological Services has trained counselors."
Balzer also commented on the community's response as a whole.
"I have been so impressed by the support everyone has provided to each other the last several days. This is an amazing and wonderful community, filled with impressive student leaders, compassionate neighbors and many friends." Balzer said. "Everyone has been focused, helping each other and on honoring the life of someone they loved."
While a member of the Theta Chi fraternity, Marco established many meaningful relationships, his parents said.
"He did have a good support system," chapter president Spencer Adkins said.
They were huddled over an impromptu fire, keeping themselves warm against the police presence around the house.
The body of Marco Hubley, 21, was found Thursday by another member of the fraternity, Corvallis Police Sgt. Michael Mann said Friday.
Mann said the case has been confirmed as a suicide.
Tim and Rosemarie Hubley, Marco's mother and father, said they observed no warning signs of suicide in their son.
Given the abnormal circumstances of Marco's death, and that many close to Marco considered him to be a loving, caring, people-person, the Hubleys said their son made an "irrational" decision that can only be described as "a phenomenon," Rosemarie said.
Marco's death, as described by his parents, was something unimaginable. As such, both Rosemarie and Tim expressed that people in the community should be aware of any warning signs that may be present in someone they know.
Dean of Student Life Jackie Balzer also encouraged outreach by students coping with the loss of Marco.
"We highly encourage the use of personal support networks, along with campus and community resources," Balzer said in a statement. "Counseling and Psychological Services has trained counselors."
Balzer also commented on the community's response as a whole.
"I have been so impressed by the support everyone has provided to each other the last several days. This is an amazing and wonderful community, filled with impressive student leaders, compassionate neighbors and many friends." Balzer said. "Everyone has been focused, helping each other and on honoring the life of someone they loved."
While a member of the Theta Chi fraternity, Marco established many meaningful relationships, his parents said.
"He did have a good support system," chapter president Spencer Adkins said.
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