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WSU holds memorial for Elson Floyd

Yesterday's celebration of life gave members of the WSU community to say goodbye to the President.

The students and staff of WSU were given their opportunity to remember and celebrate the life of Elson Flord on Aug. 26. The memorial was held in Beasley Coliseum, and was attended by leaders from across the state.

Governor Jay Inslee eulogized the President who passed of colon cancer June 20. Floyd was the 10th president in the university's history and took over the job May 21, 2007.

"Isn't it amazing what one Cougar gift has done for the whole state of Washington?