Last week, Oakland University mourned the loss of veteran and criminal justice senior Bassam Issa after he died due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Southfield on the night of September 28.  This week, however, Oakland University will celebrate Issa’s life through a memorial ceremony.

Sponsored by Veterans Support Services and the department of criminal justice, the event will take place at the Elliott Tower on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. and will feature a military honor guard performing military funeral honors, complete with a presentation of the American flag to the Afghanistan and Iraqi war veteran’s family.

“If you knew Bassam, and want to say some positive memories, you are welcome,” said Veterans Liason and friend to Issa Bradley Reichelt.  “We’ll also conclude with a candlelight vigil. It should be a good celebration of his life and all are welcome to attend.”

For more information on the ceremony, contact the Veterans Support Services at 248.370.2010, and for more on the services that the office offers, visit www.oakland.edu/veterans.