The entire University of Indianapolis community mourns the loss of
Dai-Jon Parker, a senior student-athlete with a vibrant personality who had a great future ahead. This is a tragic situation for everyone involved, and UIndy is offering counseling and support to the people closest to him. Please keep Dai-Jon's family, friends and teammates in your thoughts and prayers.
From UIndy football head coach Bob Bartolomeo"Our first thoughts are for his family. Our deepest condolences go out to them.
"Personally, I think I'll miss his personality the most. I admired his athleticism and competitiveness, but his smile and his jovial nature went beyond his ability. He will be sorely missed."
From UIndy men's basketball head coach Stan Gouard"Dai-Jon had an incredible gift of making the people who came in contact with him feel incredibly special. His basketball talent and accomplishments in the classroom pale in comparison to the impact he had on the lives that he influenced.
 He was always positive; he never let the negative bring us down as a team. He always smiled and kept us together and I'll miss him for that. He was a like a son that I never had.
"This is a terrible tragedy that we will all get through prayerfully.
 The world lost a great guy today.
 Please keep his family in your prayers."
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