TO THE EDITOR:
This past Saturday morning, the Tar Heel family suffered a dear loss when Brian John O’Mara passed away in a subway accident in Manhattan.
I was lucky enough to spend a few hours in school with Brian every day since the sixth grade with the exception of the one year he spent at the University of Richmond before transferring to UNC.
Brian was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and graduated from the business school in May 2011. He enjoyed his job at the research firm Corporate Insight in New York City.
Brian was fearless in everything he did, especially driving to the basket in games of pickup basketball. I will never forget the friendship, memories and values Brian has given to me in so many different ways. Family came first to Brian and he was always talking about some plan he had to go somewhere or do something with his brother, Chris, and sister, Lauren.
A scholarship fund is in the process of being set up in Brian’s name to honor his life and the legacy he has left us with. Stay safe, cherish your family and friends, and remember all the good times Brian provided us with.
If you see a fundraiser or 5-K in the future in Brian’s name, I think it would be great to participate in to support a scholarship and honor a great man and Tar Heel.
Kyle Champness
Class of 2011
