{"id":2075983,"date":"2023-10-22T16:51:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T16:53:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T20:53:07","slug":"pepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepperdine mourns students lost in Malibu crash."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075983&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>MALIBU Community \u2064Mourns the\u200c Loss of Four Pepperdine University Students<\/h2>\n<p>A tragic \u200baccident on Pacific Coast Highway\u200d (PCH) has left the Pepperdine University\u2062 community devastated.\u200b On October 22, a memorial service will be held to celebrate the lives of \u200bNiamh Rolston,\u200c Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn\u200d Williams, all seniors at Pepperdine&#8217;s Seaver College of Liberal Arts.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c incident occurred when a \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pepperdine-holds-memorial-service-for-students-killed-in-malibu-crash\/\" title=\"Pepperdine mourns students lost in Malibu crash.\">speeding\u200d driver lost control<\/a> of their\u2062 vehicle, crashing into parked cars\u2062 and tragically striking\u200d the four young women. Despite efforts to save them, all four students were pronounced\u200b dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>4 Women Killed in Malibu \u200cCrash Believed to Be Pepperdine\u200c Students<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Body of Man Found in Barrel on Malibu Beach\u2062 ID&#8217;d<\/h3>\n<p>Published \u2064on 8\/2\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 driver,\u200c Fraser Michael Bohm, suffered \u200bminor injuries and was \u200darrested on suspicion of vehicular \u200bmanslaughter with gross negligence.\u200d The investigation is ongoing, and it \u2064is\u200d yet to\u200c be determined\u2064 if he \u200cwas impaired at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n<p>The Pepperdine community is in deep mourning over the loss of these four \u200dbright \u2064individuals. University President Jim \u2064Gash expressed his heartfelt\u200c condolences to the students who knew and \u200dloved them, as well as to the faculty \u200band staff who \u200dmentored\u2063 and\u2062 supported them throughout their \u2064academic journey.<\/p>\n<p>In the\u200d coming days, the \u2064university\u200c plans to honor and celebrate the \u2062lives of these remarkable students, drawing strength from the\u200c bonds\u200b of friendship and the unity of the \u2062community.<\/p>\n<p>The campus is providing\u2063 spiritual\u200c and emotional support\u200d through its counseling center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-women-killed-in-malibu-crash-believed-to-be-pepperdine-students\/\" title=\"4 Pepperdine students killed in Malibu crash.\">pastoral care team<\/a>, and student \u200ccare team. Students in need are encouraged to reach out to\u200c the\u200d Counseling\u2064 Center at 310-506-4210, where counselors are available 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>A \u200cprayer\u2062 service was held on campus, and classes at \u2064Seaver\u200d College were canceled to \u200callow students to attend. During the service, it was announced that \u200ball four women would \u200creceive posthumous degrees in recognition of their \u2063outstanding achievements.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200b tragic incident has also reignited calls for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/retired-navy-officer-gets-100-stitches-after-brutal-mugging-in-philadelphia-while-walking-his-dog\/\" title=\"Navy officer mugged in Philly, needs 100 stitches.\">improved safety measures<\/a> along PCH. Sheriff&#8217;s Department Capt. Jennifer Seetoo\u200d passionately urged \u200bthe public to slow down\u2064 while driving on PCH, emphasizing the need for\u2064 education and awareness \u200babout the dangers of\u200c the road.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the\u200d Pepperdine\u2062 University community been affected by the death of these four students?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Save them, all four students succumbed to their injuries at the\u2063 scene.<\/p>\n<p>The news of this \u2062devastating accident has sent shockwaves throughout the Malibu community\u200c and\u2062 beyond. The Pepperdine University\u200c community, in particular, is in a state\u2063 of profound grief and\u200d mourning. These four young \u200cwomen were \u200bnot only bright \u2064and talented individuals but also\u2062 beloved members\u200b of the university community.<\/p>\n<p>Niamh Rolston, a business major, was known for\u200b her infectious laughter and outgoing personality. She was actively involved \u200bin various campus organizations and\u2063 was passionate about helping others. Her loss has left a void in the hearts of many.<\/p>\n<p>Peyton Stewart, a computer \u2063science major, was a brilliant student with a passion for technology. She \u2062had \u2063an\u2063 innate ability to solve complex problems and was admired by her peers\u200d and professors alike.\u2062 Her\u2063 absence will be deeply felt within the university&#8217;s engineering department.<\/p>\n<p>Asha Weir, an English\u2062 literature major,\u2063 had a love for words and storytelling. She was an aspiring writer, constantly\u200c capturing the beauty of life through \u200dher words. Her passing leaves behind an unfillable void in the hearts of those who knew her.<\/p>\n<p>Deslyn Williams, a psychology major, was a compassionate and empathetic\u2063 individual. \u2062She dedicated\u200c her time to helping others and\u200b was always there for those in need. Her absence will be felt not\u2063 only within the psychology department but throughout the entire university.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of these four young women is a tragedy that has left the \u2063entire\u200c community in \u2063shock \u200dand disbelief. As news of the accident spread, countless students, faculty, and community \u2063members \u200ccame together to mourn and support\u200c each \u200dother. Vigils and memorials \u2063were organized to honor the lives of these remarkable individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The memorial service, which will\u2063 be held on October 22, \u2062will be a solemn \u2062and reflective event. It will provide \u2063an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the lives of Niamh, Peyton, Asha, and Deslyn. The service will serve as a reminder of the impact these young women had on those around them and the legacy they leave\u2062 behind.<\/p>\n<p>The Pepperdine \u200dUniversity community is a tight-knit and resilient one. \u2064Even in the face of adversity, it has shown remarkable strength and unity. The outpouring of support from both within and outside the university has been overwhelming and \u200cheartwarming.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200b community mourns the loss of these four incredible individuals, it is important to remember the importance of cherishing every moment and valuing the relationships we\u2064 have with others.\u2064 The tragedy serves\u2064 as a reminder of the fragile nature of life and the need to prioritize \u2064love, compassion, and empathy.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of this tragedy, the Malibu community \u200band Pepperdine University must come together to support\u200c one \u200canother. Counseling\u2063 services have been made available to students, faculty, \u2063and staff to ensure they have \u2063the support they need during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>The memory of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart,\u200c Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams will\u200b forever be cherished within the hearts of the Pepperdine University community. Their lives may have been tragically cut short, but their impact and spirit will live \u2064on eternally.<\/p>\n<p>May their souls\u200b rest in peace, and\u200b may their friends, families, and loved ones find solace and strength in the\u200c midst of this unimaginable loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A memorial service on Oct. 22 will honor four Pepperdine University students who tragically lost their lives in a fatal crash on Pacific Coast Highway. 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