A Northern Kentucky woman who was a nursing student at the University of Kentucky was among those killed after a huge Halloween party crowd swept through South Korea. University President Eli Capilouto announced for the first time on Sunday that student Anne Gieske was among more than 150 people killed in a crowd at a traditional Halloween gathering in Seoul, Korea. from South. Gieske was a junior nursing student from Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, who was studying in South Korea this semester as part of a study abroad program. Kaiser said. Gieske also volunteered during the summer with the Marching Tigers, working closely with current drum majors and clarinets. According to his social networks, Gieske just celebrated his 20th birthday two days ago. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Anne Marie. She was a bright light loved by all. We ask for your prayers but also for respect for our privacy. Anne’s final gift to us was to die in a state of sanctifying grace. We know we will one day be reunited with her in the Kingdom of God,” her father, Dan, said in a statement. Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman and the City Council released a statement following the news. The Gieske and Klein families who both have very deep roots in our Fort Mitchell community.” Those killed or injured were mostly teenagers and people in their twenties, according to Choi Seong-beom, fire chief of Yongsan in Seoul. The death toll could rise further as 19 of the injured were in critical condition An estimated 100,000 people had gathered in Itaewon for the country’s biggest outdoor Halloween festivities since the start of the pandemic and strict rules on gatherings were enforced.The South Korean government has eased COVID-19 restrictions in recent months and this was the first big time to go out and party for many young people.Halloween has become a major attraction for young South Koreans over the years.” We have two more students and a faculty member there this semester as well. They have been contacted and are safe,” Capilouto said in a statement. We also have nearly 80 South Korean students in the UK – members of our community – who will need our support,” Capilouto said in A press release The influx of crowds is the worst disaster the country has seen in years.
A Northern Kentucky woman who was a nursing student at the University of Kentucky was among those killed after a huge Halloween party crowd swept through South Korea.
The president of the university Eli Capilouto first announced on Sunday that student Anne Gieske was among more than 150 people killed in a crowd at a traditional Halloween gathering in Seoul, South Korea.
Gieske was a junior nursing student from Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, who was studying in South Korea this semester with a study abroad program.
She graduated in 2021 from Beechwood High School where she was a prominent member of the marching band, said Beechwood High School principal Justin Kaiser.
Gieske also volunteered during the summer with the Marching Tigers, working closely with current drum majors and clarinets. According to his social networks, Gieske just celebrated his 20th birthday two days ago.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Anne Marie. She was a shining light loved by all. We ask for your prayers but also for your privacy. Anne’s final gift to us was to die in a state of sanctifying grace. We know we will find her one day in the Kingdom of God,” her father, Dan, said in a statement.
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman and the City Council released a statement following the news.
“Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Gieske and Klein families who both have very deep roots in our Fort Mitchell community.”
Those killed or injured were mostly teenagers and people in their 20s, according to Choi Seong-beom, fire chief of Yongsan in Seoul. The death toll could rise further, with 19 of the injured in critical condition.
An estimated 100,000 people had gathered in Itaewon for the country’s biggest outdoor Halloween festivities since the start of the pandemic and strict rules on gatherings were enforced. The South Korean government has eased COVID-19 restrictions in recent months and this was the first big chance to go out and party for many young people. Halloween has become a major attraction for young South Koreans over the years.
“We also have two other students and a faculty member this semester. They have been contacted and are safe,” Capilouto said in a statement.
Capilouto said the school has been in contact with We have been in contact with Gieske’s to provide support.
“We will be there for those in our community who knew and loved Anne. We also have nearly 80 South Korean students in the UK – members of our community – who will need our support,” Capilouto said in a statement. .
The influx of crowds is the country’s worst disaster in years.