St. Aug Mourns Loss of Football Student-Athlete

RONALD CUNNINGHAM

RALEIGH, North Carolina  -- 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 will be held at the Chapel on campus Monday, April 7, at 5 p.m.

COURTESY SAINT AUGUSTINE'S UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF SPORTS INFORMATION