Condolences

Xiaoxia Newton

Categories: Condolences, Faculty

Young lives cut short by this senseless killing! I mourn we lost two outstanding Niners. May your selfless spirit shine upon us forever…

Amy Peters

Categories: Condolences, Faculty

Reed, Riley, the other students who were injured, and all those impacted on April 30th are still in my heart, and I send caring thoughts to their families.

Laurie Garo

Categories: Condolences, Faculty

I was Riley’s academic adviser in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences in 2019. I had met with Riley just 2 weeks prior to this tragic day. Riley was such a bright and caring young man with a positive spirit that lit up the room as he shared with me his hopes and […]

Kimberly Rodgers

Categories: Condolences, Staff

Today is a hard day for Niner Nation. Nothing can make right the tragic events of two years ago and my heart continues to break for our community. In that heartbreak and sadness there is light. Our Niner Nation is strong and resilient. Our students, past, present, and future, are incredible and give me confidence […]

Trisha DeHart

Categories: Condolences, Parent

Our hearts are heavy as we remember Reed and Riley and pray for their loved ones. We continue to pray for the healing of Drew, Emily, Rami and Sean. Forever Charlotte strong.

Tina Lilley

Categories: Condolences, Parent

May we never take for granted our time here on earth, and this time that we have together. May we spend more time with the people we love, and less time worrying about what might never happen. For each of us, may we look to the past so that we may learn, and grow ever into the […]

Greg and Susan Baker

Categories: Condolences, Parent

Our thoughts, prayers, and love for all of the families, staff, and students are with you all at UNC Charlotte today. It is so important to reflect on the caring spirits of these two young men in this tragic event.

Michelle Briggs

Categories: Condolences, Parent

My son accepted his seat at the University on April 28, 2019. On April 30, 2019, the tragedy took place. As a mom, my heart was so heavy for the families of those killed, of those wounded, and of those that had to heal from that day. Thank you for being a big part of […]

Sarah Weed

Categories: Alumni, Condolences

Remembering Riley and Reed today, and hoping for unity and peace within our 49er community and our world. We are stronger together. Sarah WeedClass of 2016

Dr. Theresa N. Isibor

Categories: Alumni, Condolences

With Deepest Sympathy and Remembrance Always in our hearts. Rest in Peace!