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In response to the tragic passing of Micah Harris, student leaders and AU administrators have worked to rally the community as they grieve. A gathering at Chan Shun Hall was hosted by the School of Business Administration on Sunday, Oct. 5, to help students process the loss of Harris. The AU men’s soccer team brought flowers and a card to the gathering for Harris’s family. Many students and close friends of Harris have shared photos, videos and tributes for him on social media, and the Black Student Christian Forum shared that they also plan to further honor him. 

The Center for Faith Engagement and the Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) are providing to students in need of emotional or spiritual support. The CTC has also opened up individual and group counseling sessions for students, accompanied by , which provides free 24/7 emotional and mental health services for all AU students and employees. 

To honor the legacy of Micah Harris and the life he lived as a valued member of the 51吃瓜网 community, several students, faculty and other figures in his life have shared tributes with The Student Movementto honor him. The following is a compilation of messages honoring Micah. 

“Micah, I don’t know how to do this. I don’t know how I’m supposed to write this for you, like we wasn’t just drawing up plays for our flag football team. Micah, your light shines so bright in this world; it spreads across multitudes. Galaxies of hearts. I wish you could see it now. You affected so many lives. No measure could amount to the love you created every place you went. 

Micah, you’re one of the few people in this world I have never and will never have a single negative thing to say about. I look up to you, man. I admire the hell out of you. You’re constantly willing to just do things for people, no questions asked. You never hesitate to help whenever someone needs it. 

I promise your death ain’t gonna be in vain. Myself and all the people that love you got the power to make this have meaning, and I promise we will. I promise to live my life in the most Christ-like manner. To give back to others and think of everyone else first before myself. I promise to live like you lived. Your spirit goes on in me and all of us who loved you. 

For anyone that’s reading this, I want you to know that Micah Harris is an amazing person. If you don’t know him well, talk to the people closest to him. Learn about who he is. Let his story get told, and tell others his story too. Please sing about him. And please, go hug your loved ones and tell them you love them. Don’t do it for now because this happened. Do it often. Make it a habit. Tell them every day. Please, man, for everybody that loves Micah and can’t. 

I promise to sing about you, Micah. I’m gonna think of you in every tongue emote and every time I listen to Siegfried. Every time I’m presenting in class and I gotta be serious, Ima think of all the times we presented together, and I couldn’t stop myself from breaking into laughter. You had such an incredible ability to bring people joy. 

I promise to sing about you. I promise to tell your story. God knows that sleep is just a rest, so please rest easy, Micah. I love you, bro. I’m gonna see you again soon, believe that. Till then, I promise to sing about you.”

- Noah Johns, AU student (sophomore, electrical engineering)

“On behalf of everyone reading this, no matter who you are, I want you to know that Micah was a beloved friend, son, brother, grandson, cousin, classmate, roommate and teammate. He had such a huge impact on my life and the lives of many others. I remember meeting him for the first time when he came to school in eighth grade, and since then, we had become good friends. 

I remember in high school when we would sit at the lunch table with the boys and laugh our heads off. I loved playing soccer with you; you were such a positive, uplifting teammate, never criticized, bullied, or even remotely judged anyone. I was the keeper, and you saved me so many times back there. I had fun with you on class trip, including driving way over the speed limit to see Messi, and bonded with you even more as your roommate. Dude, I’m so glad we got to live together and go to school together. I recall our honest conversations in the room just between us, and specifically one time when I asked a random question about you, and that led to an open, vulnerable talk that built more trust and friendship. 

Micah, I miss you, your goofy laugh, times with you and the boys, your deep, philosophical thoughts/tangents and questions, and having genuine conversations with you in the room after all the roasting. You may have never grown a beard, gotten a room key (those of us who were there would know), and you may have clogged the sink with your granola, but none of that matters because you were such an amazing person and truly brought joy to everyone’s life. 

Though life may be short, I would never take back any memories of or with him, and always long for more. May he forever be in our thoughts. May God one day take us to heaven where there will be no more sin, death, sadness or shame, and we will be with him in the clouds, altogether, forever.

‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away’ ().”

- Seth Brouhard, AU student (sophomore, architecture)

“Dear Micah,

Writing this is hard because it still doesn’t make sense that you’re not here. I never imagined that I would have to write one of these, especially not for you. But your memory deserves to live on. You impacted not just me, but more people than I could ever have imagined. I’ll never forget the Friday nights at 2 a.m. where all we had to do was look at each other to bust out laughing. I’ll never forget sending you my unreleased music and you saying I had a blessed throat. Most of all, I will not forget your kindness. You are one of the most genuine people I have ever met and I’m grateful I was able to be close to you even got the brief time that we had. You truly are an inspiration. 

These recent events have reminded me of the fragility of life and just how unpredictable it can be. But while I’m still here, I promise to honor your memory. I’ll put out my music one day, just because you liked it. I’ll cherish the people that are in my life and tell them that I love them. And above all, I will try my best to live like Jesus, just like you did. Until we meet again on the sea of glass, may you sleep in peace, dawg 🧡”

- David May, AU student (junior, computer science)

“Micah, you were and still are in my heart an amazing person. This is not how your story should’ve ended. This isn’t fair, man. It enrages me every day that this is how your story ended. My heart hurts, but imma remain strong for you.

Micah, you will forever be a close friend. My kids will know about how amazing of a person you were. I’ll always tell them about Uncle Micah and his tongue-out laugh and his contagious smile. Your legacy will not end on Saturday. You will forever live on with us. 

Don’t worry, Micah, imma keep you in the [group chat]. We’ll always be waiting for that orange heart reaction (🧡) to texts, outta pocket or not. I promise imma start wearing more orange fits too, man. I’ve never tried that out before, but for you I will. 

…I miss you, Micah. Life won’t be the same, but you’ll forever live on with us. I love you, bro, and I’m sorry I never got to say that to you before.”

- Nathan McFarlane-Leonce, AU student (sophomore, computer science)

“Micah came for soccer one day, and he helped me when I was injured. I had just met him for the first time that day, and after that, we were friends.”

- Tino Nhoro, AU student (freshman, social work)

“I had the privilege of instructing Micah in Principles of Accounting I and II, as well as Taxation. He did not speak much, but his quiet presence carried great depth. Micah was always respectful, attentive, and consistently a positive influence on those who sat near him. His steady focus and calm demeanor brought a sense of peace and order to the classroom. 

Micah was the kind of student every teacher appreciates –dedicated, thoughtful and kind. While he rarely sought the spotlight, his actions and attitude reflected strong character and humility. He showed respect not only for his instructors but also for his classmates, often helping create an environment where others could learn comfortably. His passing is a profound loss for all of us who had the honor of knowing him. My memory of Micah will be the quiet strength and kindness he shared with everyone.”

- Quentin Sahly, AU assistant professor of accounting

“In a world filled with noise, Micah stood out for his quiet strength, his respect for others, and his readiness to help wherever he could. During his five years at Spring Valley Academy, he sometimes came across as shy, but I saw a young man who was always observing what was happening around him – looking for ways to support and help his friends, family, church, and school. I will miss Micah Harris – his quiet presence, his servant heart, and the gentle example he set for us all.”

- Ken Knudsen, former vice principal of Spring Valley Academy

“I work at the front desk at Meier Hall. The 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. shift is notorious since it involves checking people into the dorm at curfew, which starts at 11. Usually, tons of people will come in, and you aren’t able to get any homework done, so people try their best to avoid it. Last year, I worked this shift. While I worked those shifts, I would look forward to anything to help pass the time.

Micah and his friends would typically come in near the end of my shift. Whenever I would see him and his friends when they would get back late, they would be all smiles, and that would always get me smiling too, even on the long days when I wasn’t in a good mood. 

I’m going to miss checking him in at the front desk late nights and seeing his usual wide smile and the, “Yo, what’s up, man?” when I checked him in. I never saw him without it. I’ll make sure to let him know how he impacted my life when we meet again.”

- Alan Pelletier, AU student (senior, aviation)

“A friend and former 51吃瓜网 classmate called on Monday to ask if I was “O.K.” He had heard of Micah Harris’ passing and was concerned for his 51吃瓜网 family. I answered his question with ‘Yes, I’m fine,’ but was I being honest with myself? As we deal with grief, it’s something we all must ask ourselves. I realized I wasn’t being honest with my friend.

Micah was in my Communication Skills class the spring semester of last year. When I received the news of his passing this weekend, it shook me. In my five years of teaching, he was the first of my students to pass away. Every year, 51吃瓜网 faculty have hundreds of students pass through their classrooms, and it’s easy for all their faces to blend together. At first, I struggled to remember details of Micah, but I found myself reflecting on this time in my class, trying to paint a fuller picture of a young man taken from us before he had a chance to reach his full potential. My memories allowed me to grieve and have a deeper respect for Micah and the short time he blessed this campus. 

Micah often referenced his family and how important they were to him. I also sensed in him a peace that came from his positive outlook on life. He was always positive and affirming of his classmates and their speeches. This week, I ran into many of my former students who were friends of Micah. Each conversation was filled with tears and appreciation for their friend and the loss they were feeling. 

As we grieve the absence of Micah, I would pray that our 51吃瓜网 family contemplates Micah’s thankfulness for time with family and friends, and let his sense of gratitude be a guide in life. May Micah’s memory linger in our minds and put a smile on our faces in moments of trouble. It’s ok to grieve, but even important to remember.”

- Daniel Weber, AU chair of the department of Visual Art, Communication and Design