This wide range of symptoms is normal and expectable, most people are probably having a normal reaction to an abnormal event. If anyone has questions they may come and talk to a counselor or call the counseling center. Dr. Cheryl Boyer, acting Dean of Ambler, Lehrfeld and DiMino have gone to all of Pedro's classes to let students and professors know what happened so that incorrect rumors would not spread, and also to let them know that counseling services are available. Students on campus were shocked by the news, nothing like this had ever happened to some of them. Students who knew Pedro personally have been stunned by news of his suicide.
Some students seem withdrawn from their studies, unable to concentrate on their books.
Others try to keep as busy as possible to stop from thinking about their loss. A memorial service was held for Pedro at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12, In Bright Hall. Approximately 150 students, friends, administration, and faculty were in attendance. Reggae music, which Pedro had taped and loved, was playing in the background during the beginning and ending of the service. The most memorable part of the ceremony was the students' heartwarming reflections and remembrances of Pedro.