San Diego State Aztec Sara Stelzer died this past Friday after battling meningococcal meningitis. The 18-year-old, first-time freshman was from Moorpark, Calif. and came to SDSU to study communications.
Stelzer was a Kappa Delta sorority member and as a recent statement from SDSU called her “a vibrant young woman.”
Friends, Aztecs and acquaintances shared their grief and condolences via Twitter this past weekend.
SDSU hockey team:
Our hearts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Sara Stelzer, who’s life was cut way too short tonight.
— SDSU Hockey (@SDSUHOCKEY) October 17, 2014
SDSU history professor Edward J. Blum:
For Sara Stelzer, your family and friends, we pray
— Edward J. Blum (@edwardjblum) October 17, 2014
Aztecs:
The death of @KappaDeltaSDSU sorority sister Sara Stelzer from meningitis is heartbreaking. #Prayers #love & #AOT #SDSU @KappaDeltaHQ @SDSU — Stephanie Anderson (@StephAnderson02)October 18,2014
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends of Sara and the whole Stelzer family at this time. May you rest in peace Sara. — SDSU Delta Upsilon (@DUSDSU) October 17, 2014
RIP Sara Stelzer. You were far too young to die.
— b r e w e r (@brewercole) October 20, 2014
Prayers go out to Sara Stelzer #Aztec4Life #RIP
— James Rahon (@JamesRahon) October 17, 2014
RIP Sara Stelzer, even though I only met you a few times I’m so glad I did heaven gained another angel today
— AmandaEnriquez♡ (@amandaenriquez_) October 17, 2014
I can’t even imagine what the Stelzer family is going through right now. prayers go out to them and rest in paradise Sara ❤
— Elizabeth Ghattas (@e_ghattas) October 17, 2014
It’s crazy how fragile and short life is. Rest in paradise Sara Stelzer
— Rachael White (@rachwhite5) October 17, 2014
So lucky to have known you Sara Stelzer #puravida #RIPSara
— Ally Wojick (@awojick13) October 17, 2014
She truly was honorable, beautiful, and highest. RIP Sara Stelzer
— emily (@EmilyDesepte) October 17, 2014
Praying for the Stelzer family and everyone’s hearts who are hurting. Rest in peace, Sara. You’re a beautiful angel ❤
— Maddie Moore (@MaddieMooreee) October 17, 2014
From her hometown Moorpark:
Conejo lost an important part of their family today 🙁 Sara Stelzer, former Youth & Government delegate, passed… <ahref=”http://t.co/oEMAg6mzr5″>http://t.co/oEMAg6mzr5
— Conejo Valley YMCA (@ConejoYMCA) October 17, 2014
I didn’t know Sara Stelzer but anyone from Moorpark has my respect <ahref=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/prayforsarasrc=hash”>#prayforsara
— Frank Lopez (@FrankLopez0828) October 20, 2014
Just found out about sons Moorpark high Sara stelzer friend death.such promise another contagious disease. So sad.
— kim (@kimfoleysweeney) October 17, 2014
fellow musketeer & recent SDSU student Sara Stelzer passed away this morning I didnt know her but it hits home praying for her fam&friends
— SamSko (@samsko) October 17, 2014
rest in the sweetest paradise Sara Stelzer, Moorpark is praying that God grants strength to your beautiful family.
— •tryphena• (@tryphieee) October 17, 2014
From California Assemblyman Jeff Gorell:
Laura and I are saddened by the tragic passing of Sara Stelzer. We send our prayers for her family and friends. http://t.co/OhJeIPLJhK
— Jeff Gorell (@JeffGorell) October 18, 2014
Stelzer was excited for life and her future, as can be seen in her recent Tweets.
On Oct. 10, just two days before she started experiencing symptoms, Stelzer retweeted this sentiment:
Honestly, as long as you’re happy, who the hell cares?
— Positive Minds (@PositiveMinds__) October 10, 2014
She was happy,
Why did they let me in? <ahref=”http://t.co/wXXb1lCbFA”>pic.twitter.com/wXXb1lCbFA
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) October 9, 2014
it’s the most wonderful time of the year
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) October 1, 2014
Tonight’s gonna be a great night
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 20, 2014
Feelin like
—Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 13, 2014
Positive,
Best investment in college so far was a jar of peanut butter. It’s always there for me in a time of crisis.
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) October 8, 2014
This coming weekend might possibly be the best weekend of my life
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) October 7, 2014
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 24, 2014
Optimistic,
life will go on
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) October 6, 2014
It’s decided: I’m going to Australia
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 24, 2014
and humorous.
I’ve been dreaming of a true loves kiss pic.twitter.com/nc5XJYIYY1
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 20, 2014
Today my Spanish teacher asked me if I was an introvert.. lol no I just don’t speak Spanish.
— Sara Stelzer (@sarastelzer) September 11, 2014
Prayers to the Stelzer family and all those affected by this terrible tragedy. SDSU lost an Aztec too soon.
