Cirello said it is difficult to explain why the song is appropriate. "For me, it is more of a feeling...the loss of someone who is loved," he said.
After the service, mourners wrote their thoughts in two empty books and signed a giant quilt plastered with the names Umaer and Scott.
Students and administrators agreed about the challenge they face in making sure preventable deaths such as Krueger's do not occur again.
Vest said the question of "Why?" has haunted him continuously over the past week.
According to Randolph, students need to take increased responsibility for themselves and for others.
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"We are smart," said Randolph. "But can we be wise?