Nick was the happiest, most wonderful person I have ever met. He was kind and compassionate and always had a smile on his face. Even if you had just met him he made you feel like you had known him for years. His passing is a tragedy of a life cut entirely too short. I'm going to miss him.

Nick was always a pleasure to be around. He was such a happy guy and would transfer his smile to you. The world lost a great guy today. May angels lead you in, Nick.

Nick was an amazing guy. He kept a smile on his face, even when he fundamentally disagreed with something you were saying. He was always respectful and was great fun to be around. He just sent me some great feedback about my magazine the other day and I'm sorry I didn't get to thank him before we lost him. Rest in peace, Nick.

Nick Orrange was an incredibly smart, driven, and caring person. I worked with him a handful of times on activist initiatives on campus, as well having some heart to hearts just about life. He was so passionate and often got me pumped about issues and life in general. Nick was so sincere. Even though his time on this planet was short, he changed the world like I always thought he would.

Nick was one of the happiest, most outgoing people I've ever had the chance of knowing. I'm deeply saddened by the loss of someone I proudly called my friend.

Although I didn't know Nick very well..I do know one thing and that is that every time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face, and that is how I will remember him. RIP Nick and may God bless your soul.

I didn't know Nick that well, I knew his sister better, but every time I saw him we'd always say hi. He was such a friendly guy and always seemed so willing to help in what he thought was right. I saw him Wednesday and I still can't believe what happened. R.I.P. Nick. God bless.

I'm deeply saddened and at a loss for words. Nick I never got to tell you how much I enjoyed our conversations,especially in Philosophy class. You will be missed terribly and the world has lost a visionary and a good man who stuck to what he believed in, but was always willing to step back, put himself in your shoes and then respond with profound words of wisdom. May your soul and spirit soar on the wings of angels and I pray that one day we'll meet again. God Bless my friend.

Nick, you were a wonderful ally when UB Anti-War Action was operating. We had fun on our road trip to Georgia, you were always volunteering to do more work, and even though we often disagreed, your activism deeply impacted all the organizations you worked with. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon. May Allah give you an easy and pleasant journey and shower blessings on you.

Nick, All i can say is that, I'm sorry we left you behind at the club in that one night. All i can remember is a whole bunch of us taking a taxi back home, and remembering Nick was walking behind us. A few people turned around for a minute, and the group we were with split up and we all got into a cab, and as we drove away, i remember saying " uhm....are we just going to leave him...? yeah? well okay." I remember you hiked back to the hotel and saw all of us, and were so mad...." I had to ask for directions, and I walked many many blocks" you said...haha...eventually we all had a good laugh about it, and you did end up beating some of the people that did take cabs, back to the hotel, which is to say, you were quite the power walker. God speed man, to your cigarettes, your leather jacket, and your unbelievably well kept hair style. You'll live on in our hearts.

I saw you at Wegmans just last week. You stopped me to say hi and I'm so glad you did. You made the UB Democrats something I looked forward to every week of my sophomore year. The world will not be the same without you but we were all lucky to know you, even if it was just for a short time.

Nick you were always so nice, and caring, and kind. I can remember when we were little and you and my brother would trapped my and sam in her bedroom, and throw things at us, but it was all in good fun. You were such an amazing person and everytime I saw you, you were always so happy. May you find peace in heaven. Good night angel.

I did not know Nick well; but I can definitely remember him as that funny, goofy ever-smiling kid who sat in the back of English class. Even without knowing him well, I can tell he was a great guy...one of a kind. We can agree that one of the good ones has left us...Rest in peace Nick.

Nick and I didn't always see eye to eye, but he was always respectful and upbeat; he'd always have a smile on his face. He was a genuine, amazing person and we will all miss him so much. Rest in peace Nick. May God be with you.

Nick was an incredible leader who was one of the first people to make me feel comfortable at UB. His support, combined with his activism and involvement in many facets of the student body was something that I have always respected. A true leader lives on within his legacy. Never forgotten. Thank you for all that you did.. Rest in Peace Nick.

I didn't know Nick well but I always saw him around campus with a smile on his face. It is truly sad what has happened and the UB community will miss him terribly. May God bless you Nick and may you rest in peace. You're never going to be forgotten in our hearts...

I had the privilege of meeting Nick through College Democrats my freshman year, and his friend for the next 3 years. He was a fantastic person who always made me smile. Opinionated, charismatic, passionate. That was Nick. Both as President of the Dems and as Council Coordinator, he was incredibly talented leader, and the world is a darker place without him. He could have done some amazing things down here, but God must have had bigger plans for him up there. I miss him so much already. Nick, I hope you know how much having you as a friend meant to me. I only wish we could have crossed that stage together in May. I will definitely keep him, and his whole family, in my thoughts and prayers.

Nick was one of the first friends I made at UB. I walked into my first college club meeting as a scared little freshman, and he made me feel right at home, and whenever he saw me from then on, he always had that iconic smile on his face that made a day, good or bad, better. I'm sure he's looking down on us with that same toothy grin on his face, and I can't help but be happy with the thought that he knows how much we all care about him. Nick, many people talked about doing things to make the world better. You were one of the very few who didn't just talk, but DID. And for that, I'll feel proud that you touched so many people. Whenever I walk through the Student Union, I'll think back to all of our random meetings across Buffalo, and I'll smile for having the honor of meeting you. Rest in peace, my friend. Your spirit lives on in all of us. Your fellow hippie liberal forever, Chris

I met Nick at a time when I really needed someone to make me smile. I don't know how I got so lucky, but from the moment he walked into my life, I found the strength to pull myself together. Being with Nick brought me so much joy, and his company allowed me to feel like myself again. I don't think he ever knew how much his warmth and compassion meant to me. I will never ever forget the wonderful things he did for me, and I am truly grateful to have had him in my life. Nick's years were far too few in number, but I feel confident that he brought more happiness into this world than most do in a lifetime. To me, it always seemed like Nick had things figured out. He knew what he liked, and filled his life with happiness. I will continue to live my life by his example. I send my condolences to his friends and family- you we're robbed of a wonderful soul.

Nick was truly one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I remember managing at Regal and he would always want to work wherever the cute girls worked. I think he was in heaven when he was in box office and he was the only guy. In fact I'm not sure if I ever saw a Regal employer so happy with their job. In a job that dragged on everyday, Nick was always there to entertain. He will truly be missed and he is gone way too soon. My heart goes out to everyone who knew him