Slain Student Remembered at Memorial
Faculty, students, pay their respect
Jordean Matthews
Issue date: 11/5/07 Section: News
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Peaceful music and the chimes from the clock of the historic Mary Dod Brown chapel, was all that was heard throughout Lincoln's campus as family and friends gathered on campus to celebrate the life of Michael Antuan Douglas.
Douglas, who was a sophomore at Lincoln, was gunned down on September 14 while attending a party in Allentown, Pa. He had hopes of one day becoming an electrical engineer.
On Sept. 26, Lincoln students and staff lined the chapel to remember Douglas. A table displaying pictures of memorable moments with friends and family, in dedication of Douglas' life, sat in front of the large, crowded congregation.
Many tears flowed, as Lincoln staff, family, and friends shared their memories of the wide-eyed student.
SGA President, Adonita Ahmetaj, ended her remarks in tears, while faculty spoke of their interactions with Douglas on campus.
Dr. William Bynum, vice president of student affairs, and Dr. John Chikwem, dean of natural sciences were just a few of the many faculty and administrators who encountered Douglas.
"Mike or Tuan," as he was affectionately called by his close family and friends was described as a respectful young man, full of life, energy and love. He was best known for his love of basketball and he enjoyed lacrosse, hip-hop dancing, football and baseball.
Douglas was also a member of the Onyx Dance Troupe, Lincoln's premier dance squad, and was involved in the LEAPS program, an initiative that helps prepare high school students for college.
"Mike was the most humble, sweet person," said Ervie Mitchell, whose son, Justin Mitchell, was one of Douglas' best friends.
Justin Mitchell, who also attends Lincoln, quickly struck up a friendship with Douglas and the two became inseparable like brothers.
As Justin Mitchell graced the pulpit, during the memorial service, the crowd fell silent, awaiting his remarks.
"The streets took away everything I ever had," said Justin Mitchell. "That was my main man-still is my main man. I'm living his dream," he said.
Douglas, who was a sophomore at Lincoln, was gunned down on September 14 while attending a party in Allentown, Pa. He had hopes of one day becoming an electrical engineer.
On Sept. 26, Lincoln students and staff lined the chapel to remember Douglas. A table displaying pictures of memorable moments with friends and family, in dedication of Douglas' life, sat in front of the large, crowded congregation.
Many tears flowed, as Lincoln staff, family, and friends shared their memories of the wide-eyed student.
SGA President, Adonita Ahmetaj, ended her remarks in tears, while faculty spoke of their interactions with Douglas on campus.
Dr. William Bynum, vice president of student affairs, and Dr. John Chikwem, dean of natural sciences were just a few of the many faculty and administrators who encountered Douglas.
"Mike or Tuan," as he was affectionately called by his close family and friends was described as a respectful young man, full of life, energy and love. He was best known for his love of basketball and he enjoyed lacrosse, hip-hop dancing, football and baseball.
Douglas was also a member of the Onyx Dance Troupe, Lincoln's premier dance squad, and was involved in the LEAPS program, an initiative that helps prepare high school students for college.
"Mike was the most humble, sweet person," said Ervie Mitchell, whose son, Justin Mitchell, was one of Douglas' best friends.
Justin Mitchell, who also attends Lincoln, quickly struck up a friendship with Douglas and the two became inseparable like brothers.
As Justin Mitchell graced the pulpit, during the memorial service, the crowd fell silent, awaiting his remarks.
"The streets took away everything I ever had," said Justin Mitchell. "That was my main man-still is my main man. I'm living his dream," he said.
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