Condolences

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howell and Parlier families, and for quick and full recoveries for Rami, Sean, Emily and Drew. And hugs to everyone in the 49er family.

As an alumnus of UNC Charlotte, remembering the Kennedy Building’s history — first as a make-shift library in 1967, then offices for Educational Administration (HDL Dept.) in the early 70s — my heart goes out to the victims and the families of the victims, especially those brave men who lost their lives. Now, the word […]

In the words of Luke Bryan:“Funny how the good ones goToo soon, but the good lord knowsThe reasons why it getsSometimes the greater plan is kinda hard to understandRight now it don’t make senseI can’t make it all make sense” We are so blessed to have heroes, such as Riley, that have given their lives […]

There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt throughout the UNC Charlotte community, but I do feel a sense of hopefulness in each image I see of students gathering together to grieve, to remember, and to heal. If I could have one more wish beyond wishing that time had altered its course around 5:30 […]

We, as parents of a current UNC Charlotte student, never felt our daughter was in danger, and this was due to the quick and efficient actions of the police and school officials. We will forever remember those who were affected and appreciative that our daughter and thousands of others were kept safe as the events […]

My son will be a senior at UNC Charlotte next fall. Right now my heart aches for the families of those lost and injured. On 9/11/01 I was a FDNY Lieutenant, and I personally witnessed heroism not just on that tragic day but on a daily basis as a firefighter. What Riley Howell did that […]

So many things have been in head since this tragedy. Still shocked and confused. So blessed to be part of The Niner Nation, meeting everyone that I came across, friends, professors, and staff. Prayers to those students who are recovering and the family of the victims. I know Riley Howell and Reed Parlier will be […]

As an alumni of UNC Charlotte, I am saddened and shocked by the violence of last week. I have so many fond memories of my college experience at UNC Charlotte. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the students who lost their lives and those who were injured. I also keep my […]

I committed to UNC Charlotte to play soccer when I was just 16 years old. Since then, I have been committed to this community in all ways. While this event has been absolutely devastating and heartbreaking in many ways, I have never been more sure of my choice to come this school. When people say […]

I graduated more than 20 years ago but it felt like I was there when this terrible event occurred at UNC Charlotte. I have such wonderful memories of UNC Charlotte. My heart goes out to everyone affected and to the whole community at this difficult time. Wishing a speedy recovery to the four injured students.