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In loving memory of Ian was our intern, colleague, and friend. He worked at the Museum for two years assisting with exhibition installations, collections management, building pedestals in the wood shop, and helping our visiting artists. He shared with us his zest for life, love of art, kindness, dedication, and his many talents. He was a very special young man, and he will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the Alberta family welcomes your contributions
Please send your memories of Ian to the Museum at museum@cornell.edu.
The first time I met Ian, he told me his birthday was coming up. Later that week, when I wished him a happy birthday, he got a huge smile on his face and said, “You remembered!” My heart melted at this. That summer was one of the hardest times in my life, but Ian visited me every day at work, and every day he made me feel that much better. I wish he knew how much he helped me, simply by smiling, every day. I will always remember him for that.
I have known the Alberta family since long before Ian was a thought. I would see his mother in the halls when I was in high school, and his father always had a spare Frisbee for my sister and me to play with with their old dog, Bartley. I also remember when I Ian was born. The last time I remember Ian, he was playing in the surf on a beach in the Outer Banks; I remember how tall he was for his age. Although I was not nearly as close to Ian as many others were, it is evident what a truly gifted young man he was and how he so complimented such a wonderful family. I see his photos on the memorial website and I see in Ian's eyes what everyone around him saw; compassion, talent, beauty, love. I also see his parents, whom he was a beautiful blend of. Ian will always be missed, always loved, and never forgotten.
I really got to know Ian during spring break on our Habitat for Humanity
trip to Wilmington, North Carolina. After driving 14 straight hours and
being locked in a van with strangers, its interesting how fast friends are
made. And that's exactly what we became. During that drive down and for
the week that followed I got to know Ian as a friendly, kind, giving,
hardworking, thankful, and really just a genuine person. Although it was a
short time we knew each other, volunteering for a common cause brings
people together, and the entire experience along with Ian will never be
forgotten.
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Ian Alberta, Untitled (Peel), 2006 |
