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Ohio State U.: Facebook used as a memorial to remember Ohio State U. student.
(From University Wire)
Byline: Jennie Ziegler
On Oct. 20, the Ohio State University campus was shocked with the unexpected and tragic death of freshman Andy Polakowski.
A week after the elevator accident that killed Polakowski in Stradley Hall, students and friends marched in the Homecoming Parade, clutching a poster to let those who were watching know why they were there: in memory of Andy.
"Our group from the third floor (of Stradley Hall) really misses him, but we all try to think of the good times we had with Andy rather than dwelling on the accident," said Ali Imholt, a freshman in psychology.
She is one of more than 650 people who have joined the Facebook group "RIP -- Polo *The One Who Will Never be Forgotten*." Polo was a nickname for Polakowski, a first quarter freshman in pre-business from Erie, Pa.
Members of the group include many who had known him since high school, several of his friends at OSU, some acquaintances and some strangers wanting to show their support and condolences.
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