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UVA honors slain athletes during home game against JMU
On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a member of the University of Virginia football team, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving teammates Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured.
Chandler, Davis and Perry were honored throughout Saturday's game, the first at home of the season.
Photos by Shaban Athuman/VPM News
Family and friends of the slain football players arrive at Scott stadium
Relatives of the shooting victims are welcomed into Scott Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
UVA football players walk hand in hand
Members of the University of Virginia football team walk the field before their game against James Madison University on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A tatto that reads “ 1 15 41” is seen behind Clary’s ear in honor of his fallen teammates
UVA football player Antonio Clary listens to music as he walks the field before his game against JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On November 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. Clary’s “1, 15, 41” represent the numbers David, Chandler and Perry wore on the field. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
O’Leary shows a pin that reads “One State. One Family. UVASTONG 1-15-41”
Caudle O’Leary shows off his JMU colors while also showing support the slain UVA players before a football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. “1, 15, 41” represent the numbers David, Chandler and Perry wore on the field. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Elliott looks at a video tribute
University of Virginia Head Football Coach Tony Elliott looks at a video tribute in honor of the fallen athletes on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
School and ACC officials line up on the sideline to watch a video tribute
UVA coaches and school officials watch a video tribute before their game against JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Hart wipes tears
Mary Hart, of Richmond, cries while watching a video tribute in honor of UVA’s slain football players on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Parachiter jumps with a flag with the number 1
A parachuter bearing a flag with Lavel Davis Jr.’s number comes in for a landing at Scott Stadium before a football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A parachuter celebrates with a number 15 flag in honor of Devin Chandler
A parachuter holds a flag with Devin Chandler’s number, 15, after landing before a football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Football players watch a video tribute
UVA football players watch as their slain teammates are honored Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Elliott hugs Perry
Head Coach Tony Elliott embraces Happy Perry, mother of D’Sean Perry, after her son was honored Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Perry gets emotional
Sean Perry, father of D’Sean Perry, is consoled by Earl Sims after a video tribute to his slain son on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
The band takes the field
The UVA Marching band takes the field before a football game against JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
UVA President James Edward Ryan
James Ryan, president of the University of Virginia, looks on as the stadium takes a moment of silence in honor of slain football players on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Shoes that read “Forever in our Hearts”
Roe Ragin shows off her shoes that honor her nephew, D’Sean Perry, during UVA's game against JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Fans react to a touchdown
Eddie Harries, second left, celebrates as Stephanie Ricker, third from left, looks on disbelief after JMU scored a touchdown against UVA during the first home of the season at Scott Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Clark holds his face in hand
Brooks Clark holds his face in disbelief after a UVA turnover on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A VSP police officer looks on
A trooper with Virginia State Police looks into the crowd during a football game between JMU and UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Fans watch UVA take on JMU
A majority of fans wore orange in support of UVA as it football team took on on JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Fans watch UVA take on JMU
Fans watch as UVA takes on JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Game day literature honors the fallen football players
Game day literature on the field the day of a football game between UVA and JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A bull horn with the number “1 15 and 41” reads “drawn with love from VT”
A UVA cheerleader bullhorn featuring the numbers of three slain football players sits on the sideline during a football game between JMU and UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry. They were killed Nov. 13, 2022, when a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
UVA fans celebrate
Joshua White celebrates after UVA stopped JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
UVA fans taunt a JMU fan
Sophie Cabbellow, left, taunts a JMU fan along with the rest of the UVA student section on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
UVA fans celebrate
The UVa student section sings the UVA fight song on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
A storm roll in as the stadium clears
A storm rolls past Scott Stadium, delaying the game between JMU and UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
The band plays to a nearly empty stadium
The JMU band plays as a storm rolls through on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Hollins lines up as Colandrea gets ready to snap the ball
UVA quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) gets ready to snap the ball to running back Mike Hollins (7) in a game against JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first home game of the season and featured memorials for three UVA players who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Black scores a touchdown
JMU running back Kaelon Black scores a game-winning touchdown against UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first UVA home game of the season and featured memorials for three players for the Cavaliers who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Mowrey celebrate his team’s lead
JMU long snapper Jack Mowrey celebrates after his team scored against UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first UVA home game of the season and featured memorials for three players for the Cavaliers who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Horton Celebrates his team’s win
JMU tight end Zach Horton celebrates after his team beat UVA on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first UVA home game of the season and featured memorials for three players for the Cavaliers who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Fans celebrate with Morris
JMU fans celebrate their win against UVA with player Tanner Morris on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first UVA home game of the season and featured memorials for three players for the Cavaliers who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
Jackson makes his way to the locker room
UVA linebacker James Jackson makes his way to the locker room after the Cavaliers lost to JMU on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game at Scott Stadium was the first UVA home game of the season and featured memorials for three players for the Cavaliers who were slain last year. On Nov. 13, 2022, a shooter, who was identified as a teammate, opened fire while on a charter bus returning to Charlottesville from Washington, D.C., leaving Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry dead. Two others were injured in the shooting. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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