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As the nation mourns this weekend's mass
shootings, more is being learned about
a local student who fell victim to the
violence in Dayton.
Nicholas Cumer, 25, was a student at St.
Francis University, and was in Dayton
on an internship.
Staff members say he was a graduate student
in the Master of Cancer Care Program,
and had completed his undergraduate work
at Saint Francis as well.
The university president, the Rev. Mala-ci
Van Tassell, released a statement saying
Cumer was in Dayton for his internship
program at the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance.
Those close to Cumer say he was very
involved in school, caring and an incredible
person.
Staff members say they want students to
know they're here for them during this time.
"It's very close, it's very raw," says Director
of Campus Ministry the Rev. James Puglis.
"Often times things like this are very far
away, but this makes it close so it's hard
to deal with. It's hard to internalize and
think about and sort through, especially since
it happened just the other day."
A mass will be held at the university's
Immaculate Conception Chapel Tuesday at 7 p.m.
The university president says Cumer was
Recognized by the school this year for completing
more than 100 hours of community service.
He was also a graduate assistant with the
university's marching band.
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