Eastern Michigan University to hold golf event in honor of Greg O'Dell
Eastern Michigan University is hosting a golf event in honor of former police Chief Greg O'Dell.
O'Dell committed suicide in December, shortly after he returned to EMU after a short stint as police chief of University of Michigan's campus.
Greg O'Dell
O'Dell first became police chief at EMU in 2008. Before that, he was a member of the Ann Arbor Police Department.
The outing is expected to be an annual event and will take place at the Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti on Sept. 28 starting at 8 a.m. The event costs $125 per person or $50 for dinner.
“Greg was genuinely admired for his tremendous contributions to our community and was a key member of the leadership team at Eastern,” said EMU President Susan Martin.
Procedes from the event will go toward the Greg O’Dell Criminal Justice Student Scholarship - established for students who are pursuing a career in criminal justice.
Kellie Woodhouse covers higher education for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at kelliewoodhouse@annarbor.com or 734-623-4602 and follow her on twitter.
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Geoff Larcom
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 : 1:14 p.m.
Note: Here is the address for further information on this event and on Greg O'Dell, who was an avid golfer. You can also register as a participant in the event, or donate to the scholarship fund. http://www.emich.edu/odell/
flyingsquirrel
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 : 11:50 a.m.
I couldn't disagree more with the previous comment. This country has got to get over treating those with mental illness as if there is some shame in their disease. Mr. O'Dell was a man who contributed greatly to his community and sadly died way too early from an illness. He should have had many more years to contribute to the field of criminal justice. Establishing a scholarship for another young man or woman to continue his legacy is a wonderful idea.
FormerMichRes
Mon, Aug 27, 2012 : 3:05 a.m.
This just does not seem wise. Someone needs to re-think this golf tournament idea. It's not like he lost his life in the line of duty. My guess is that most participants will feel uncomfortable... and there won't be a second annual event.