Special Edition – Niner Nation Remembers
Message from Chancellor Gaber
Dear Niner Nation,
Today marks six years since April 30, 2019 — a day that profoundly shaped our University.
We honor the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, and we recognize the strength of the survivors and all who were impacted by the events of that day. For many in our community, its effects are still deeply felt.
Each year, this day offers us a chance to reflect. We remember what we lost, but we also remember how our campus responded that day and in the days and years that have followed — with resolve, compassion and a lasting commitment to honoring Reed and Riley.
Whether you were here in 2019 or have become part of Niner Nation since, I hope you will take a moment today to reflect, remember and reaffirm the strength that continues to define this community.
Sincerely,
Sharon L. Gaber
Chancellor
Niner Nation will honor the lives of Reed Parlier, Riley Howell and our survivors with a wreath laying at 8:30 a.m., today, Wednesday, April 30, at the Memorial Constellation Garden outside of the Kennedy Building.
- The community is invited to visit the wreaths and memorial throughout the day to pay their respects and pause for a moment of reflection.
in memoriam
We remember and celebrate the lives of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell. We will never forget.
Virtual Remembrance Wall
Submit a memory of Reed or Riley, offer a reflection of that day or leave a message of support for Niner Nation on our virtual remembrance wall.
April 30 Memorial Digital Exhibit
The April 30 Memorial digital exhibit includes photographs, videos, letters, oral histories and other remembrances. The items featured on this site highlight the ways that UNC Charlotte, the surrounding community and the nation grieved together in the days, weeks and months following the tragedy. They showcase the resilience of our campus community and the ways in which we will always remember those who were lost and forever changed that day.
Niner Nation Remembers
The Niner Nation Remembers website is a commemorative resource where you can learn about, remember and reflect on this day’s events.