UVA to host memorial ceremony and dedication in memory of fallen players

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia will be hosting a tree planting ceremony and plaque dedication in memory of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry next week.

The event is set for 3 p.m. Friday, September 8, on Culbreth Road, between Ruffin Hall and the Drama Education Building. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to turn a spade of soil to help plant the tree.

The ceremony and dedication will be livestreamed at www.virginia.edu/live.

The ceremony will coincide with the first home football game of the season, when the Cavaliers play a noon game against the Dukes Saturday, Sept. 9.

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