Condolences

As survivors, this community will always remember those who were lost. And as survivors, we must remain thankful for the time that we still have on this earth.

This horrendous tragedy that occurred on our campus has rocked the 49er family to our core. The heartbreak, the terror, and the grief now hang over campus like a dark cloud, but the light is coming as we progress together and heal as a family of 30,000. Our memories of those directly impacted and the […]

This tragedy broke my heart. My son has been at UNC Charlotte for four years, and is graduating next week. We love this school – the departments are top-notch, the professors are well-versed in their subjects, and the campus is beautiful. We are part of the Niner Nation family. I am working as a Moms […]

As a PROUD Alumni of our prestigious University my heart breaks for the entire UNC Charlotte community, Riley, Reed and their family, friends and peers. I pray that as a community we continue to show support to each other and all those who witnessed this horrific tragedy. We are CHARLOTTE STRONG and we will prevail […]

It is so hard and shocking to believe that this can and did happen here. From the initial fear and worry about everyone’s safety, to the sorrow for those lost and injured, to the feelings of gratitude to those that helped end this terrible evil act. My heart is broken for the families affected and […]

As a future student and friend of a lot of 49ers, this whole tragedy has taken a toll on my heart. The story of Riley really touched me and I really do aspire to be as kind as he was in his life. Him and Reed were loved by so many. My heart goes out […]

The amount of support and love that has come from such a traumatic and devastating event is amazing. The love from fellow Niners (new and old), surrounding colleges and schools, our chancellor, faculty and staff, and complete strangers is absolutely amazing. We are #CharlotteStrong. Reed’s and Riley’s legacies will forever live on. We will not […]

Dear Parlier and Howell families, my heart and prayers are with you. Your sons, at a young age, show more courage and care for others than anything the kids at UNC Charlotte will ever see! They are leaving a legacy of love and an example of kindness that will mold the lives of everyone that […]

(as I write through my tears): My prayers and thoughts are with each and every student now attending my alma mater and especially with all the families of those whose lives were tragically lost. They are also with those students who are presently recovering from injuries sustained on that day. All of you please keep […]

I have no words to describe how much my heart hurts for the victims and their families. My daughter is finishing her junior year at UNC Charlotte and I just can’t believe this has happened at her school. I am so thankful for the heroes of this tragedy but am just devastated that one of […]