SDSU Delta Sig...

[josh8o]

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

[aurora_borealis]

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.

[DeltaSigStan]

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.

[polarpi]

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.

[DeltaSigStan]

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.

[mmcat]

thoughts and prayers to all involved.
how sad.

[PhiPsiRuss]

Stan, I'm sorry to hear this.

[erica812]

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

Erica

[Xylochick216]

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

[Tom Earp]

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.

[The1calledTKE]

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

[polarpi]

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

[SniffDNZ098]

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

[winnieb]

My thoughts are with Stan and his brothers.

[33girl]

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