Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU To Unveil Memorial To ‘Remember The 4’
November 17, 2016 | Cowgirl Basketball
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University has announced plans to construct a memorial in remembrance of former Cowgirl basketball head coach Kurt Budke, assistant coach Miranda Serna and OSU supporters Paula and Olin Branstetter.
The four perished in a plane crash on Nov. 17, 2011 in Arkansas while on a recruiting trip.
"This memorial will be a lasting tribute to four wonderful individuals who touched the lives of so many. OSU will always 'Remember the 4' and extends its support and thoughts to the families and friends of Kurt Budke, Miranda Serna and Olin and Paula Branstetter," OSU President Burns Hargis said.
The memorial, which will reside on the northeast side of the OSU Athletics Center, will be highlighted by illuminated images of the four individuals. The forms will be arranged in a perfect square, symbolizing the completion of four unique lives.
In addition to an image of the individual, each lighted panel will feature in memoriam script provided by their respective families.
An inward-looking space with stone benches alongside each of the four will allow for an area of quiet reflection.
As a whole, the memorial will serve to honor the memory of the four and exemplify their commitment to OSU.
Once design work is finalized, the memorial is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2017.
The four perished in a plane crash on Nov. 17, 2011 in Arkansas while on a recruiting trip.
"This memorial will be a lasting tribute to four wonderful individuals who touched the lives of so many. OSU will always 'Remember the 4' and extends its support and thoughts to the families and friends of Kurt Budke, Miranda Serna and Olin and Paula Branstetter," OSU President Burns Hargis said.
The memorial, which will reside on the northeast side of the OSU Athletics Center, will be highlighted by illuminated images of the four individuals. The forms will be arranged in a perfect square, symbolizing the completion of four unique lives.
In addition to an image of the individual, each lighted panel will feature in memoriam script provided by their respective families.
An inward-looking space with stone benches alongside each of the four will allow for an area of quiet reflection.
As a whole, the memorial will serve to honor the memory of the four and exemplify their commitment to OSU.
Once design work is finalized, the memorial is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2017.
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