In Memoriam: Tahir Koylass 1997-2015

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Photo courtesy of Adam Adachi.

Claire Bentley, Arts & Trends Editor

Tahir Koylass died on Friday, April 24 at 5:17pm from complications related to a brain tumor. He was a senior at WY.

“Tahir was a guy like no one else. He was a fantastic, dedicated friend, with a killer sense of humor. I honestly don’t think there was a single person who didn’t like him,” says John Donners, ’15

A wake will be held on Thursday, April 30th at Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave from 3-5pm.  A memorial celebration will take place at Bryn Mawr Community Church 7000 S. Jeffrey Blvd on Friday, May 1, with a reception at 4pm and celebration starting at 5pm.