Memorial for Elijah Harris Jr.

Street musician and local legend Elijah Harris Jr., who was killed by a pair of hit-and-run accidents in April 2020, will be honored during a celebratory memorial service from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Hendricks Chapel.

All members of the community are invited to this special observance being organized by his daughter, Lakisha Harris and her family, and hosted by Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family asks that attendees wear masks to keep the community safe.

Last fall, the Harris family established the Eli Harris Scholarship Fund, through the College of Professional Studies, which will assist a part-time music student annually. To make a donation in memory of Eli Harris, contact Jeff Comanici, executive director of advancement and external affairs, at (315) 443-1409 or jjcomani@syr.edu.

For more information about Eli Harris’ memorial service, contact Lakisha Harris at (315) 418-5536 or elialleyway@yahoo.com.