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March 23, 2004

Memorial Mass and Press Conference for David Garcia

A memorial Mass will be celebrated for David Garcia at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on the St. Edward's University campus, immediately followed by a press conference with the family.

A 22-year-old senior from Alamo, Texas, Garcia died while on Spring Break on South Padre Island. The Cameron County Park Ranger Division is investigating Garcia's death as a homicide.

  • Who: Family of David Garcia
  • What: Memorial Mass and press conference
  • When: Mass at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24; press conference immediately following
  • Where: Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, St. Edward's University;

    Press conference in nearby Mang House, Office of Campus Ministry
  • Special Instructions:

    --Access to the memorial service will be limited to one camera. Pool video will be provided by News 8 Austin.

    --Media access to campus will be limited to the area near the chapel and Mang House.

    --There will be no audio multbox, so please bring mic extension cables.

    --Designated media parking is along the curb on University Circle between the chapel and St. Joseph Hall. For a detailed campus map go to: http://www.stedwards.edu/map/ParkingMap1003.pdf

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