The band community came together Tuesday evening and at school Wednesday to grieve over the loss of a fellow student and band member. Junior trumpet player Mason Davidson passed away after complications from mononucleosis Tuesday, Feb. 3.

“Every class period has started out really rough. It’s been a large combination of shock and disbelief that turns into acceptance and then the grieving process leading from there,” assistant director Jared Morgan said. “Being able to have everyone around each other today and be comforting and supportive has been the biggest gift we could’ve asked for today. I mean this is a family outside of the families they go home to.”

To honor Davidson, the trumpet section wore their green band shirts that bear his name on the back Wednesday.

“Mason was a very fun loving person. He had one of those personalities that were kinda almost offensive, but it’s one of those funny offensive personalities,” drum major and trumpet player Sam Acosta said. “It’s not like the kind of person you don’t want to be around, it’s kinda uplifting personalities that will really get your day going if you’re having a bad one.”

LISD’s Family Services Team was on campus all day Wednesday in the library to help students with the grieving process. Students also flocked to the band hall to seek comfort and share stories.

“The easiest part of the grieving process is that he had so many amazing jokes that he would tell constantly,” Acosta said. “We’ve just been going through those in our heads all day. It’s good to be around the band family because it’s an important part of it.”

Davidson, however, wasn’t just a band student. The junior was a gamer, a card player and a dedicated student taking five advanced classes.

“He had a gentle personality and always had a ready smile,” Computer Science teacher Mimi Kupec said.

Davidson was part of the band since freshman year and friends say he looked at the band as his second family.

“I remember the level of kindness and light heartedness he brought to being a member of the band. He was liked by everybody. Very intelligent, very playful, very hard working and ambitious,” Morgan said. “He gave us a lot of that fun band spirit admire from outside. His friends were fiercely loyal to him and in return he was to them. He just was a joy to teach all the time. I never remember a moment with him where I felt anything other than appreciation for having him in the band.”

The band will hold a memorial service in Davidson’s honor Friday at the band field. They are also planning on performing the alma mater in the shape of Pac-Man, his favorite game.

“He impacted a lot of students on campus, especially in the band world,” Principal John Graham said.

The band’s booster club is coordinating to provide meals and food to the family.

“Once you lose someone, eating is the last thing on your mind. So were going to take them meals so they’ll keep themselves healthy,” Acosta said. “We’ve openly addressed the fact that the band is there for whatever wishes they have of us. Whether it be distance or assisting them in whatever way possible. We are readily available to assist them in any way possible.”

Davidson’s funeral is at Beck Funeral Home Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be available Friday from 6-8 p.m.