Fallen Ospreys

Sam gave us many special memories, he followed his dream he always wanted to Serve his country even though it was short he followed his dream, he will always be with us.

-Phyllis Harvey

Doug was an honored member of the library staff for over 18 years. He was a friendly caring person who always had a big smile for anyone who approached his desk.

-Dee Robertson-Lee

James was always easily identifiable at fairs as the guy in the hard hat.  He loved his students and his college and had a general excitement about education.  He was always up for a laugh :)

-Kate Mattingly Learch

Everything about Tristan will always be something to be remembered. His smile/smirk is what remains most memorable to me, a facial expression that held so many meanings. Tristan will forever be someone near to my heart & his life will ring a testament to what I want for myself.

A favorite quote of mine:
“Where there is grief, there is great love. Be what you miss of those you have lost.”

-Sara Hollifield

James Sorce's legacy at UNF will live on for years in the lives of the students he mentored, challenged, and supported. James' advocacy for the Construction Management (CM) students was unsurpassed. He invested countless hours in support of each CM student toward graduation and a career in field.  His example of student advocacy was appreciated by all his students and colleagues alike.  He is greatly missed and impossible to replace.  

Personally, I will miss his wacky humor and smiling face. Gone too soon. RIP, dear friend.

-Katharine Brown

Andrew is a loss that will reverberate through the UNF campus for years to come. I first met Andrew when he was a member of the UNF Swoop Squad and an Orientation Team Leader. I watched him make a significant impact on every prospective and new Osprey he came in contact with. I then had the pleasure of having Andrew as a Communications Intern his senior year. He had the brightest smile and kindest soul. He epitomized what it meant to be a proud Osprey. Every time I wear my crazy socks or jam out to some classic rock, my mind will always stray to Andrew. 

-Melissa Blankenship

Pat was a part of the nursing faculty for many years. She was beloved by students and faculty alike.

-Lucy B Trice, PhD, Professor of Nursing (ret) Director of Nursing, Emeritus

Although I did not have the privilege of knowing David personally, I know that the Osprey Community here at the University of North Florida will miss the presence of David as a friend, inspiration, and motivation. Being a recent graduate who loved Theater and Drama, there will be a lasting impression of David on the University of North Florida for all Ospreys. The Osprey Community cares about David and is proud to know him as someone who graduated from our university.

-Selma Besirevic 

Callie graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in 2019. She went on to be the Executive Director and Founder of Hope Street Inc. where she committed to transforming systems (schools, communities, organizations, and families) that serve children who come from challenging circumstances. She used Trust-Based Relational Intervention to bring about systemic healing and sustainable change. Callie was a conscientious student, a very dear friend, and a brilliant colleague. I marvel at her steadfastness in faith, her courage to stand up to injustice, her resilience and fidelity to hope, and for championing love and healing. I have been blessed for having known her, "seen" her, and for having had the privilege to accompany her in her growth.

-Dr. Tes Tuason