As a permanent reminder and a loving tribute, the Marcus Manny memorial garden will be dedicated on Saturday, Sept. 25. Manny, 23, was a Tabor College senior and football player when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Feb. 22, 2009 near Tonkawa, Okla. He was the son of Roland and Patricia Miranda.

The memorial garden, located on the west side of the Campus Recreation Center, leads toward the football stadium. It is a path taken regularly by many Tabor athletes, staff members, supporters and students.

Like Manny, the garden will touch the lives of many Tabor students for years to come. President Jules Glanzer reflected on the young athlete's life and his impact on campus. "Marcus was a likable student who had a wide range of friendships on campus," Glanzer added. "His fun-loving and inspirational personality impacted so many of our students."

During his college football career he played in 27 games for the Bluejays, made 62 of 82 extra-point attempts, and 16 of 34 field goal attempts, with a career-long field goal of 41 yards. He earned Honorable Mention All-KCAC honors in the 2009 season.

The memorial garden includes a number of benches, trees and a few of his favorite scriptures incorporated into the landscape of the garden.

The dedication will be held at 6:15 on Saturday, Sept. 25 prior to the Friends University football game. In case of rain will be held inside the CRC gym