Mason mourns the passing of Patrick Sibley

Patrick Sibley pictured with his older brother Shaun (photo courtesy of gomason.com).

The George Mason University community is mourning the loss of Patrick Sibley, 21, who tragically lost his life on the morning of Sunday, August 18 in a metro train-related accident.

Sibley was set to start his senior year and was an integrative studies major with a concentration in advertising, and a powerful middle blocker on the men’s volleyball team. Sibley earned All-Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association first team honors after his 2013 season.

Patrick joined his brother, Shaun at Mason in 2012, after transferring from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. The siblings played on the volleyball team at Natick High School together in the Boston area, but went their separate ways to different colleges after high school. Patrick started in 19 of 21 matches last season, and led with 77 blocks.

Counseling services have been made available to support the team, students, and staff.

A campus Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Robert Bellarmine Chapel on Roberts Road.