But Joe embraced it wholeheartedly from the beginning. Honoring Belle's request, the University set up a fund in October in his memory. He was always concerned about their growth, intellectually, morally and spiritually. The spiritual garden is a great concept. The garden, which is expected to be completed by fall, will be located on the northeast side of campus, between Marycrest and Gosiger halls.
Plans also call for a stone wall surrounding the garden and lighting to enhance the environment.
Kelly and Belle became friends when the former was a student and editor of the Flyer News . He touched so many lives while he was alive. I think the garden will be a fitting reminder of his presence here. The garden will be dedicated to the memory of all members of the UD community who have died while a student, or member of the faculty or staff at the University, Partlow says. And Belle's memory will be honored with a separate plaque.