I didn't know him, but there's just something about Alan Lin's death that's been haunting me. Something about that smiling photo of him that accompanies all the news stories. What happened? Why was Alan's life cut short? He was popular, well-liked, and was on track to graduate from UC Riverside this spring:
UC Riverside officials Monday offered their condolences to Lin's friends and family.Investigators are still waiting for the results of toxicology tests, which can take up to twelve weeks. In the meantime, police are interviewing people who were at the bar on the night he went missing. More here: Drowned UCR student Alan Lin remembered as friendly, hardworking.
"His opportunities and his promise have been cut short, and that is a tragic loss to the world," UC Riverside Vice Chancellor Jim Sandoval said in a written statement.
Lin had been attending the college since Fall 2006, officials said, and was on track to graduate this spring.
Family services for Lin have not been announced, UC Riverside officials said. The college will honor Lin during a memorial service held each May for members of the community who have died.
Alan Sun-Long Lin was last seen alive at Rudy's Pub and Grill in Newport Beach on Saturday, February 5, around 1:00am, wearing dark jeans, a black shirt and a tan blazer. Authorities are asking anyone who has information about Lin's disappearance or death to call 1-800-550-NBPD.