SDSU Delta Sig...
 

yes stans fraternity...

last night i was partying at my fraternity, in fraternity row when i keep hearing people talk of someone dieing at delta sig. i have heard a few different things, and i am still not sure what happened, but i did get word that it was a brother that died in an accident.
my thoughts and prayers are with delta sig

DeltAlum made two posts about it. It was at the University of Idaho.

Two brothers were in a motorcycle accident last Saturday night/Sunday morning in front of the chapter house. Also a football player was shot and killed in his off campus apartment last Sunday. The week before a recent graduate died in Iraq.

It's true. One of my chapter bros passed away last night. I don't have a soft copy of the press release, but I know it will get in Fraternal News or something, so hoosier please post it.

It still doesn't even feel real yet. I take comfort knowing where he is now, and that he's safe.

Please, any support would be greatly appreciated.

Stan, I want to send my deepest condolences to you and your chapter for the loss of your brother. I got an email from the Coordinator of Greek Life (Doug Case) at SDSU, and if you'd like, I can post that information here in addition to anything that's posted in Fraternal News.

I'd appreciate it. Doug Case was there, so I believe what he has is the official statement.

The guys are just trying to remember the great times we had. He was a great guy, and I'm going to miss him so much. You always hear "he was the kindest, most fun loving guy" and other things, but they're honestly true about him. I feel honored to have him as my brother, and I know some time we'll see each other again.

thoughts and prayers to all involved.
how sad.

Stan, I'm sorry to hear this.

My prayers and sincere condolences for you and your chapter. My heart breaks for you. :(

Erica

I'm so sorry for your loss :( You are all in my prayers

Stan, man, I am so sorry to hear of the lose of a Fraternal Brother.

I am sure it is hard on the Brothers of Delta Sigma Phi.

As you said, you know where he is and is safe now.:(

Here is a article about it.

A 21-year-old San Diego State University student was found dead in his apartment on Fraternity Row early yesterday, the school said.

Roommates found Douglas R. DeWitt, a junior from South Gate, in his room about 1:45 a.m., SDSU spokesman Jason Foster said. They immediately notified university police. It was unknown how long DeWitt had been dead, Foster said.

The cause of DeWitt's death is unknown, although it does not appear to have involved foul play, Foster said. The county Medical Examiner's Office planned to conduct an autopsy today.

DeWitt was an active member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, which is adjacent to his apartment building on Hardy Avenue. He had been a member since fall 2002, fraternity president David Hillery said.

"We have no idea (what happened)," he said. "We're just trying to cope with our loss."

Chapter adviser Jim Boggus said DeWitt, who was majoring in public administration, was a good student who did missionary work in Australia in the summer.

The university is providing counseling to residents of the apartment complex and to other students, Foster said.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/m...-1m26sdsu.html

Here's the email that I received yesterday from the Coordinator of Greek Life at SDSU:

I regret to report that Delta Sigma Phi lost a brother last night.
Doug DeWitt, a 21-year--old junior who was majoring in Public Administration was found dead in his bed in his first-floor apartment in the Delta Sig complex in Fraternity Row. He pledged Delta Sigma Phi in fall 2002.

He was last seen around 2:00 a.m. Friday morning when he went into his bedroom, and his body was discovered by his roommates around 1:00 a.m. this morning (Saturday). He had apparently been dead for several hours. He appears to have died of asphyxiation from vomit, leading to speculation that his death may be related to alcohol poisoning. However, until the
Medical Examiner's Office receives the toxicology report and completes their investigation (which may be several days), the actual cause of death cannot be determined.

SDSU Counseling and Psychological Services staff were on the scene last night to assist the members and will be meeting again with the brothers again this afternoon to assist them with the grieving process.

I know that the fraternity would appreciate any show of support,
comfort and condolences the Greek community can offer during this time of tragedy. The fraternity tentatively plans to do some type of local memorial event, and once the details are determined I'll send out an announcement.

Doug Case

my thoughts and prayers go to stan, his brothers and family and friends.

My thoughts are with Stan and his brothers.

Stan, sweetie, I'm so sorry. My sympathies to you, your brothers and Doug's family. ***big hug***

Stan, my love goes out to you, your brothers, and Doug's family. (((hugs)))

PsychTau

Hey buddy, I'm sorry about what happened. I hope his family, you and your chapter are all OK.

-Rudey

I'm sorry to hear that Stan. Hang in there bro.

The hardest thing in the world is to lose a friend. I feel for you.

:( Stan, I'm so sorry.

Please let us know if you need anything. I just lost a very close friend suddenly, and it's so important to have lots of supportive friends and family. You will certainly need them in these next months.

Don't forget to take time out for yourself.

:(

Praying.

Stan, I am so sorry to learn about your loss. My thoughts are with you, your brothers and all who knew Doug.

Stan, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. my thoughts are with you and your chapter.

So sorry to hear about you and your chapter's loss...my thoughts are with all of you.

Oh, Stan, I am so very sorry for your chapter's loss. :( I don't even know what to say.


.....Kelly

I'm really sorry to hear about this.. such a tragic loss. :(

You and your entire chapter are in my thoughts and prayers.

Much Greek Love,
Ann Marie

Stan,

Deepent condolences and thoughts for you and the chapter.

What an awful way to start the school year. I'm so sorry. I hope that all of you can support each other through the loss.

I'm sorry to hear about it, Stan. My condolences to you and your chapter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Stan, your chapter, and his family.

Thank you all. You don't know how much we appreciate it.

We will be holding a candle light vigil on campus at 8 on Wed. That's when it will really hit me hard.

Thanks to all the greeks who've supported us, it's been a real help. Special thanks to Delta Upsilon, you guys have been awesome helping us and your bros through this.

My deepest condolences, Stan. Y'all hang in there together.

My deepest condolences to you and your brothers.

Stan, you and your brothers are in my thoughts.

Stan,

I'm sorry to hear about what happened. My Thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends

I'm so sorry... You're in my prayers.

Stan, my deepest sympathies to you and your brothers.

I finally found the words....

Doug’s Song
By Tristan "Stan" Mangindin

We feel so honored and so touched to say that we we’re your brother
It’s that kind of bond we shared that I know helps us recover
As I write this dedication I can’t help but reminisce
Cause it’s all the little things about you that I mostly miss

I remember you came to us in the Fall of 02
You were fresh up out of high school, didn’t know what to do
And we knew right from the start that your heart set you apart
You were just down for whatever, yet still smart like Descartes

Though a different legacy, you still joined DSP
Cause you met by chance another brother from LLC
You were pinned as a new member of the DK pledge class
I remember when you took me cause you got me so fast

And you were Jim’s little bro, we saw that he taught you well
You had met a cool girl named Lori, had got her under your spell
You had friends from different houses, ZBT, DU, KD
They all would be drawn towards you, you’re the life of the party

We would hang out in your dorm, there we found a strong connection
I would chill out in your room, you would steer me in the right direction
Preping for the night, watching TV, you three chillin
Won’t forget the time you noticed that I listened to Bob Dylan

Would enter through your balcony, watch same movies again
You drove us in your Explorer, when we all watched Anchorman
And sometimes it’s just so hard, to look at our memories
It’s just so hard to accept, He chose this as your destiny

Chad called to attention, that your room was all a mess
And I’d tell him to just chill, as I sat across your desk
And that night that we had fought, over who’s Supi’s big bro
All this stuff that I remember, still so much I had to know

Delta Sig won’t be the same, at least won’t be for a while
Cause we can’t get out our minds, your plain fun-loving smile
If you ask me what to say about you through this darkened strife
All I’ll say is I don’t know a guy who had a greater life

We would act like such a fool, you’d tell us it was normal
You had such anticipation, to hang with Kaira at formal
You’re the Sofa King, good times you’d bring, I know for you the Angels sing
Can’t believe that you’re not with us, feels like I’ve been struck by lightning

Make a play in Crescent Bowl, give us a bear hug
So excited when we listened to Pac’s “Shorty wanna be a thug”
Can’t believe I was deceived and all we’re left to do is grieve
All I know is that you’re with Him, safe as long as we believe

Never got to watch the Blue Collar Comedy Tour
But you’re saving me a seat in Heaven, one for all of us I’m sure
I know you’re smiling at us, getting Texas Hold’ Em ready
Won’t forget the times we played, like that one time you had wrestled Eddie

We would talk about the Fall, how y’all would throw the bash
You would talk about the influence you had from Johnny Cash
So it’s hard to open my blinds, see across to your room
It’s the place where we woke up, and felt effects from the boom

Always thought that we’d grow old, sharing our lives together
We would be Alumni, chilling when our career’s gotten better
Now you’re gone, but I remember you and got nothing to hide
Cause I know our Father’s got a plan to join us on the other side

Hope I can live my life, like you traveling down under
It’s the time that you were happiest, but I sure must wonder
What a life you would have lived, if He let you go on
But I must accept the fact that, for now, you will be gone

So I’ll pour out of my forty, in remembrance of you
And I’ll carry all your wisdom, that I learned as we all grew
It was only three short years, but we knew you belonged here
You’ve left such a touch around us that your love won’t disappear

Your self-determined prophecy was that you got into SC
No doubt about it, we’d agree, that you’re born of a special breed
You touched us all, just ask Davey, or Kuopp, or Carl, or Chad, or Spees
Your look on life had made us take our lives so easily

And as we say good bye I wish you God Speed, watch above us
I know you are an Angel, cause we know that you had loved all of us
Make us laugh and keep in mind, that we’ll think of you often
Brother Doug, you may be gone, but you’re never forgotten

Stan, thanks for sharing that with all of us, and I know that Doug's presence will be missed by your chapter and the rest of the SDSU Greek community.