Aaron was my neighbor growing up. We went to elementary and middle school together. He was always the one who was there with open arms, always willing to lend a hand. When I heard the news it broke me to pieces. I miss all our memories in the neighborhood together. We all miss you Aaron. So much.

Dear Fan Family,
Please accept my families deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious Aaron.  We understand your grief personally as we lost our youngest family member Corey, to a tragic preventable fall his freshman year (September 2018 —see College911.net site). Please reach out for support, our experiences are uniquely difficult and others have helped us travel the path to our new existence. 
With Sincerest Sympathy,
Nanette@college911.net

Dear Aaron’s family,

I’m so sorry for your loss. He was one of my closest friends before he moved and I am so sorry that this has happened. I can’t imagine how you feel but I will always keep you in my prayers. 

My deepest condolences,
Matthew Lee

My condolences and prayers to that family and friends  💔 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

We are so extremely sorry to hear about this heartbreaking tragedy. We know there is no greater loss than that of a child. Our thoughts are with your family during this extremely difficult time.💔😢 

Sending best thoughts to Aaron Fan's family and friends.  We are so sorry for this tragic loss.

My condolences to the family. 
May your family find comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Aaron. 

UCSD Mom, Class of 2024


From a fellow UCSD freshman parent, your family is in my prayers as you grieve the loss of your son. My deepest condolences.

My deepest condolences to your family. I cannot imagine the grief and pain you all are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  
UCSD Mom. 

We extend our deepest condolences to your family in this time of grief.
I pray you will gain the strength you need at this time.  I will continue to pray for your family.


Dear Aaron's Family,

My heart breaks and hurts to hear the tragic news. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. I am so very sorry and sadden for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing the UCSD community is sharing your pain and sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with you. 

Tracie Pon
UCSD Mon, Class of 2024

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son Aaron, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. 

UCSD Parent, class of 2025

To Aaron’s  Family,
I want to express my deepest condolences to you. Losing a child at such a young age is something no parent should have to experience.
Your son sounded like a wonderful young man.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. 
UCSD Mom

Our family is so saddened by your loss. Aaron seemed like a wonderful young man with a bright future ahead of him. I can only imagine the grief your family must be feeling. I hope you find some comfort knowing that this entire community supports you and holds you in our hearts.

With love and sympathy,
 A fellow UCSD/Muir/PUSD family 

To Aaron's family, friends and community - 

As a new friend to Aaron, my UCSD student found him to be a warm, kind person that they looked forward to getting to know better. 

May you know that he made a kind impression upon those he met during his life. Our whole family holds you all in our hearts and we send you peace and comfort. 

Liana Cassar


I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you must all be going through. May your dear son Aaron rest in peace. My deepest condolences to you all.

UCSD mom

My prayers are with you and your family.  

My son went to high school with Aaron and also to UCSD.  The preciousness of your child will be in your hearts forever.  May his name and his memory be a blessing always, and may  your family find strength in one  another.

There are no words to properly express how very sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful son. My daughter studied with him at UCSD and spoke so highly of him. Sending love and holding you all in our thoughts. 
With love and kindness,
Lynn Ainsworth

I am sitting here crying for the loss of your precious son and I pray that God gives you the strength you need at this time. I lost a loved one and I remember feeling like nothing anybody could say or do was of any significance because my pain was greater than anything else. But the example of a scar is very accurate:  Your pain will always be there but over time it will look different. I will continue to pray for your family. 

My heart aches for you. My son is a freshman at UCSD and the news hit us hard -- we cannot imagine your pain. May you find strength and peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

We extend our deepest condolences to your family in this time of grief.

UCSD parent

We are so sorry for the loss of your son.  My heart breaks for you. Lifting you and your family in prayer and may Aaron Rest In Peace. 

UCSD mom

I've known Aaron for four years through Speech and Debate club. He was an inspiration for me and all his other younger peers. When I first joined the club's executive team my Sophmore year, no one really listened to my ideas, except Aaron. He would always flash his gentle smile when I spoke, and encourage me to continue. His kind, encouraging words made me feel welcome on a team dominated by upperclassmen. Running into Aaron in the halls at school, he'd always greet me with his trademark smile and good-natured small talk. Aaron was always full of positivity. I can't think of one conversation with him that I hadn't burst out laughing. Speaking with him, even for a brief moment, would erase any negativity I had, and make me feel on top of the world. 

I am so sorry for your loss. Aaron's positivity, kind words, and sweet smile has inspired and blessed so many of his peers. I'll forever have an Aaron shaped hole in my heart.  

My condolences for the loss of your precious son.  I can’t imagine what you are going through.  You are in my prayers and thoughts. May you find peace knowing his soul lives on and that you will see him again.  I’m so terribly sorry for your loss.  

UCSD Parent


We are very sorry for the loss of your son Aaron. May God surround you with love and strength during this difficult time. 

UCSD family

I am a UCSD mom.  My heart hurts for you.  I am so sorry.  Psalm 62:1-2 says “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.”  I am praying that you feel God’s arms around you, holding you, wiping your tears and giving you peace and strength that only He can provide.  Please reach out to me if you ever want to.  Holly 619-405-6554.  I am in San Diego as well.

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son.  My heart goes out to your family.  We extend our deepest condolences to your family in this time of grief.

a UCSD mom

I am so deeply sorry about the loss of your sweet boy. Words are inadequate. Wishing you strength and support as you navigate this heartbreaking path. 
-UCSD freshman’s mom

We’re so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, Aaron. Our deepest condolences for you and your family in your heartbreaking grief. Thinking and praying for you.

A UCSD family

We are so sorry for your loss.  There are no words.   Sending you strength and love.
-- UCSD parents

We are third year UCSD parents with our son having been in Tioga & this hit us hard. I can’t begin to understand what you all are going thru. Just know that many parents and students thoughts  & prayers are with you and your son. God bless him and prayers of peace and strength to you all. 

Dear Fan Family,
I did not know Aaron more than the fact he was in freshman UCSD and the same age as my son. And as mother, that is a connect, compelling enough to write to you all. What you are going through at this moment is beyond any words of consolation... But from the deepest part of my heart, I wish you all the strength to persevere through this pain. Please be in the know, that there are many of us praying for you all and for dear Aaron.
With lots love and warmth
Shriya 


So sorry for your loss, for the years on earth Aaron had ahead.  Now, Aaron is with Our Lord and one day you will be reunited. Until then, I pray you feel God’s comfort, strength and love. 💐

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. My heart aches for you and your family. May God bring you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From a UCSD freshman mom

I am so deeply sorry for your tragic loss.   May your wonderful son's memory be a blessing to your family.
- First Year UCSD Mom

I cannot imagine the pain you are going through right now. Please know that we are all thinking of you and your sweet son. My heartfelt condolences to your family.


He was the sweet boy who held the elevator door open for us even though he never met us before . 

Your precious son was just starting his journey and taken much too soon so that he can continue as an angel above. I hope you find some comfort knowing many are thinking of you and sharing your grief. 
-- another UCSD mom

I was Aaron's instructor for his Muir Writing 40 course. I only knew him for a few weeks, but I knew right away that he was both a wonderful student and caring classmate. He was the kind of person who helped his fellow classmates better understand the course material and was, and continues to be, an important contribution to our class. I want to express my sincerest condolences to his family. Losing a child at such a young age is something no parent should have to experience. Aaron will be greatly missed. 

Aaron was in the Speech & Debate club with my son Neel. Neel had only good words for Aaron- Aaron was an awesome and amazing kid. We are so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers 💝💝💝💝
Singh Family

Dear Family;
Im sorry for all this pain you are passing rigth now.     There is no words,   just whant to tell you that Aarons life touch my heart from the distance.    send you my prayer for Aaron and for your family.

We are a fellow UCSD family also in Tioga Hall. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful, smart, and talented son, Aaron. I am praying for all of you and everyone whose life was touched by your son. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones right now. And I pray that you sense God's comfort and care for all of you.                                      Most sincerely,                                                                                                                                    Jenifer Albao and family

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Aaron Motian Fan

April 13, 2003 – October 23, 2021

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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