Tragedy fell upon De Anza College Sept. 30, when student Omar Jibril, 21, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Homestead Road in Sunnyvale.

Jibril was riding his motorcycle to school that morning. As he passed through the intersection of Homestead Road and Canary Lane, another motorist made a sudden left onto Homestead Road and collided with Jibril.

At 9:28 a.m., Sunnyvale police and emergency vehicles responded to reports of a car accident and found Jibril in the roadway, suffering from major injuries. The other motorist involved in the accident was in her car and also had visible injuries.

Both were taken to Valley Medical Center in San Jose, where Jibril passed away due to severe brain trauma. Police are investigating the accident.

A memorial was held in his honor on Oct. 3 at the Muslim Community Association, where prayers were held followed by condolences from his friends. Each person who spoke reflected on his life and how he had affected them personally.

“Omar was more than a good friend,” said Jad El Adaimi, a former De Anza student and a good friend of Jibril. “He was a brother.”

Those who were closest to him describe Jibril as a good friend, noting his generosity, honesty and his habit of never letting anybody down.

Jibril’s family lives overseas in the United Arabs Emirates. His body was sent to his home on Oct. 6, where his family has said they will hold his funeral.

“His love, understanding and honesty will always be a lesson that lives within me,” said Adaimi, “and all the memories he left with all of his close friends will never be forgotten.”