BOSTON — A memorial service was held Friday afternoon for the Emerson College student who died after he was beaten up at a party in Allston in September.
Students gathered at a theater on campus to honor Daniel Hollis.
Boston 25 News wasn't allowed inside for the intimate and emotional service, but students tell us it was beautiful and brought many to tears as several speakers shared stories about his life.
>> 'He was pure sunlight': Loved ones remember Emerson student Daniel Hollis
Memorial service underway at Emerson College to honor late student Daniel Hollis, who died after he was injured during a fight at a party in Allston this September. A few dozen students are inside paying their respects @boston25 pic.twitter.com/lw6jFltPFR
— Kirsten Glavin (@kirstenglavin) December 6, 2019
Hollis, a 19-year-old sophomore at Emerson and Hopedale High School graduate, spent nearly a week in the hospital with a severe head injury before being removed from life support.
Boston Police announced they were investigating his death as a homicide and identified a person of interest as U.S. Marine reservist Lance Corporal Samuel London.
Students tell us Friday was about honoring Hollis' life.
"It was really beautiful. It was just really nice to hear what people had to say about him. It feels like I know him better somehow," said Henry Tyndall.
We checked in with Boston Police and the DA's Office, but they did not have an update on the investigation.
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