The Montgomery, New Jersey, community and the campus of Virginia Tech are mourning the loss of Collin Diggan, a student whose death this week has left classmates, faculty, friends, and family in deep sorrow.
Officials confirmed that Diggan was found deceased in what authorities have described as an apparent suicide. The news has sent shockwaves through both his hometown and the university community, where he was known as a thoughtful and driven young man.
A native of Montgomery, Diggan was remembered by those who knew him as compassionate, intelligent, and quietly determined. Friends say he carried himself with humility and kindness, forming close bonds with classmates and maintaining strong ties to his family back home.
At Virginia Tech, Diggan was pursuing his academic goals with dedication. Fellow students described him as hardworking and supportive — someone who showed up for group projects, late-night study sessions, and meaningful conversations alike. Professors and peers alike have expressed disbelief and heartbreak at the sudden loss.
Montgomery Native and Virginia Tech Student Collin Diggan Dies; Community Reflects on Profound Loss
In Montgomery, community members have shared tributes recalling his character and the positive impact he had on those around him. “Collin was the kind of person who listened,” one family friend said. “He cared deeply, even when he didn’t always show how much he was carrying.”
University officials have extended condolences to Diggan’s family and emphasized the availability of counseling and mental health resources for students struggling in the wake of the tragedy. Community leaders have echoed those sentiments, encouraging open conversations about mental health and reminding residents that support is available.
As both Montgomery and Virginia Tech grieve, they are united in honoring Diggan’s memory—not by the manner of his death, but by the life he lived, the relationships he built, and the potential he carried.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the United States, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988 for free and confidential support.
