Saint Augustine’s University is mourning the loss of first-year student Ronald Cunningham, a member of the Falcons’ football team who died Sunday, April 6, 2014.
St. Aug Athletic Director George Williams issued the following statement:
“We are saddened by the passing of Ronald Cunningham,” Williams said. “He was a member of the St. Aug family, so everyone is grieving right now. He was an outstanding student-athlete and also an outstanding person. He was fun to be around. Our heart bleeds for the family.”
Cunningham was a freshman offensive lineman on the football team. A native of Dinwiddie, Va., he majored in Computer Engineering.
A vigil in Cunningham’s honor was held at the Chapel on campus Monday, April 7, at 5 p.m.