Scholarship, fund created in memory of slain student

Funeral and viewing information for University of Connecticut football student-athlete Jasper Howard, who was killed on Oct. 18, has been finalized.

In addition, two funds have been established by the UConn Division of Athletics for those who wish to express their support for the family.

“The Jasper T. Howard Endowed Scholarship” will be annually awarded to a UConn football student-athlete who plays the cornerback position and who best displays the outstanding leadership qualities that Jasper embodied.

Contributions to this scholarship are tax deductible to the extent permitted by the IRS.

Interested donors can make checks payable to “UConn Foundation-UCADF” and indicate “Jasper T. Howard Scholarship” in the memo line, and send to: Jasper T. Howard Scholarship, c/o UConn Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 150430, Hartford, CT  06115-0430

“The Jasper Howard Fund” will assist Jasper’s family with expenses such as funeral costs, travel to attend the memorial service and support for Jasper’s soon-to-be-born child, in a manner consistent with NCAA guidelines. Contributions to this fund are not tax deductible.

Interested donors should make checks payable to “Jasper Howard Fund” and send to: Jasper Howard Fund, c/o People’s United Bank, 2075 Hillside Rd., Storrs, CT  06268

The University has been and is working closely with the NCAA to coordinate appropriate ways people can provide financial assistance to honor Jasper’s memory.  To be consistent with NCAA guidelines, contributions cannot be sent directly to the Howard family.

The University is grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and caring thoughts, and expresses thanks to all who have a desire to honor Jasper’s memory through these two funds.

Service will be online

The viewing will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Richardson Funeral Home (305-634-4528) on 4500 NW 17th Avenue in Miami, Fla., from 1 to 9 p.m.

The funeral will take place on Monday, Oct. 26 at the New Birth Baptist Church (305-685-3700) on 2300 NW 135th Street in Miami, Fla., beginning at 11 a.m. Apostle Johnny L Kemp, Overseer and Presiding Bishop of MEC Ministries, Inc. will officiate.

The service will be streamed live at www.nbbcmiami.org . (To view, select “view live services” and at the next page, select “view the live broadcast via Streaming Faith.”)

The UConn team, coaches and staff will fly charter to and from the funeral on Monday.

Information about a public memorial service will be forthcoming.

Posted Oct. 23, 2009