University of Alabama Mourns Jimmy Gracey's Death

Students at the University of Alabama are grieving the death of Junior Jimmy Gracie, who passed

away in Barcelona nearly a week ago during spring.

Break.

The 20-year-old was a beloved member of the Theta Chi fraternity, serving as their chapter

chaplain.

Last night, friends, classmates, and family-filled St. Francis of a CC chapel for a memorial

mass to honor his life.

Tributes have also sprung up across campus, especially at Diny Chimes in the Quad, where dozens

of flowers and heartfelt notes have been left.

The loss has deeply shaken the entire campus community.

Even students who didn't know Gracie personally say they're drawing on their faith for comfort,

while fraternity brothers openly share hugs and tears.

One student described the atmosphere as unlike anything before, with a heavy sense of tragedy

everywhere.

His state-of-cheat brothers are holding another vigil tonight at 7 pm, at their fraternity

house to continue remembering him.

Meanwhile, officials overseas are still investigating the circumstances of his death.

Gracie's legacy of kindness and leadership will endure through the lives he touched, as

the campus comes together in support during this tough time.

That's the story for today.

Birmingham News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.