Photo: Westfield High School Boys Golf Team Twitter
A college student from New Jersey has died after he reportedly fell from a hotel balcony while in Mexico during spring break.
Ohio State University studentHenry Meacock diedon March 15 at age 19, according to his obituary.
“The Ohio State community has suffered a tragic loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Henry Meacock,” the spokesperson said.
TheNew York Postreported that Meacock was on spring break when hefell from the third floorof the Melia Hotel in Puerto Vallarta.
The hotel did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The Jalisco state attorney general and medical examiner said the victim had tried to jump from balcony to balcony, per thePost’s report. His death is believed to be accidental.
Numerous Facebook users from his hometown of Westfield reportedly suggested that Meacock had been attempting to fetch a phone or ID when he fell.
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Meacock was born in England, and moved to the United States when he was 3 years old, per his obituary. He is remembered for his “infectious laugh” and being “the most genuine soul.”
“He oozed kindness wherever he went and never judged others or tried to change anyone’s mind but at the same time held on to his beliefs,” the obituary says. “He was a gentleman to his very core and as genuine a person you could ever wish to meet.”
Meacockpreviously attendedWestfield High School in New Jersey, according to his former golf team.
“We are truly heartbroken at the passing of Henry Meacock, a WHS Varsity Golf Alumni,” the team said last Monday on Twitter. “Henry was such an easy-going and positive young man who was always smiling and loved to play golf.”
Meacock’sfuneral was heldSaturday at Saint Helen Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, according to thePost.
Counseling services have been made available to students and employees at Ohio State in wake of Meacock’s death, according to the school spokesperson.
A bar near Ohio State named Threes Above High has announced that it’shosting a fundraiserMonday night to support Meacock’s family in wake of his death, with 100% of the profits going to the young man’s loved ones.
source: people.com
