Haruka Juliana Tsunemine Weiser, our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, was taken

from us too soon. We will forever miss her. The pain of our sudden and tragic loss is
unfathomable. We are grateful for all the support, the kindness, and the prayers that
have been offered to us.
Words cannot express the outpouring of love we have received. Haruka was a passionate
and dedicated dancer and a student. She was so happy to be a student at UT, was
looking forward to the chance to perform again as a dance major, and was declaring a
second major in pre-med. She had plans to explore the world of medicine this summer
and to travel to visit family in Japan.
Although Haruka loved to perform onstage, she never sought the spotlight in her daily
life. Perhaps the last thing she would want is to be the poster child for any cause. And
yet, as we struggle to understand why she was killed, if her death can somehow make it
safer for a young woman to walk home, it will all prevent another assault or murder.
Then at least we could find some meaning behind an otherwise senseless and tragic
death.
To our friends, students at UT and her high school, we are united in prayer for Haruka
and for each other. No parent, no brother, no sister, or friend should have to face this
kind of sadness, this kind of lossyet many do. And now we have joined that family. At
UT, Haruka did make many friends and received so much support from this community.
We know Haruka would not wish for us to be stuck in sadness but to keep living life to
the fullest. That is what we will try to do in the coming days, and we offer our prayers
and encouragements for you to do the same. Thank you for respecting our privacy at this
time.