Service memorializes deceased student
According the Reading Eagle, Woodward died “peacefully in his sleep, at the tender age of 24.” As of press time, the cause of death is still unknown.
The service consisted of 40 friends and family, some of whom recounted their fond memories of the late student.
Many commented on the variety of skills that Woodward possessed, such as his musical and artistic talents. In an e-mail to the Keystone, Woodward’s mother, Patricia Woodward, wrote, “There are not too many people whose brains can [balance] complicated math skills and artistic and creative ways for illustration with the love of composing music and playing instrumentally. It’s like every part of his brain worked overtime.”
His mother, who accepted a diploma on Woodward’s behalf from President F. Javier Cevallos, wore a tie-dyed blue shirt honoring her son’s style. People who showed up to the memorial were welcomed to don their tie-dye outfits.
The service ended with a candlelighting ceremony while Chris Rice’s “Go Light Your World” played in the background.
Woodward’s impact on family and friends was obvious as many got to share stories of their interactions with Woodward. If one thing was clear throughout the memorial, it was that Woodward was a friend to everyone he met. His mother wrote, “The other important feature of this amazing young man is once you made of friend of Andy, you were friends for life.”
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