Phil Gunn

Phil Gunn was a CTYer who spent his squirrel year at Lancaster second session in 2005. Phil was known for recitation of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Conqueror Worm" at the student Talent Show, and for his extremely warm and compassionate nature. Tragically, only two weeks after CTY ended he died on the operating table after being treated for heart problems. All those who knew him miss Phil terribly, and he has been the subject of many tributes. These include a a moving performance of Yellowcard's "The View from Heaven" by Sarah Hackney at the second session talent show, and a recital of "The Conqueror Worm" by Shea Levy at the Last Supper. Phil's name will appear on the Alcove shirts for 2006 through 2008, which would have been his nomore year. A rememberance of Phil by a friend of his can be found here.

"The Conqueror Worm" can be found here: http://www.poemhunter.com/p/m/poem.asp?poet=3094&poem=14865.