The University of Guelph is deeply saddened to learn of the death of student Bradley Traynor. Durham Regional Police confirmed today that he was among the victims of a senseless act of violence that occurred in Oshawa on Friday. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Sept. 17 in Bradley’s memory.
“This is devastating news; a shocking tragedy that touches and affects us all,” said President Charlotte Yates.
“Bradley’s future was full of promise and possibilities, and our campus community is mourning this tragic loss. We send heartfelt sympathy to Bradley’s surviving family members, to his classmates and instructors at U of G, to his friends and to the Oshawa community and all those who knew him and his family.”
Traynor was a third-year bachelor of commerce student majoring in management economics and finance in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. He was a member of U of G’s Model United Nations Club and was the club’s director of financial relations.
The University understands that this difficult news is upsetting and affects many members of the U of G community, especially those who had a close relationship with Bradley Traynor. U of G students, faculty and staff who are affected by the tragedy or are concerned about the Traynor family are reminded that University supports and resources are always available, including the following:
-Student Counselling Services, Ext. 53244
-Multi-Faith Resource Team, Ext. 58909
-Employee assistance program for faculty and staff, 1-800-265-8310
-Crisis Text Line, text “UofG” to 686868
-International Student Adviser, Ext. 58698
-Good 2 Talk Help Line: 1-866-925-5454
-Here 24/7, 1-844-437-3247
Students are also encouraged to reach out to Carrie Chassels, vice-provost (student affairs) should they need any additional support or resources: viceprovoststudentaffairs@exec.uoguelph.ca
Expressions of sympathy can be shared with Bradley’s family through an online memorial page.