Cesar Augusto Murillo was a victim of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. During late August 2001 Cesar accepted a position with Cantor Fitzgerald working as an Equities Trader on their 104th Floor of the North Tower. He is survived by his wife Alyson Becker, his mother Nilvia Mitchell, his father Dairo Murillo and his sister Karolyn Murillo. Cesar was born in Envigado, Colombia on January 21, 1969. With his parents, Cesar emigrated to the United States in 1971. In kindergarten, Cesar became the first member of his family to achieve fluency in English. While his father worked several jobs and his mother struggled to raise a family in a foreign country, Cesar matured quickly, embracing his new role as protector of the family. Cesar developed a strong work ethic and deep pride in his cultural ethic. He would carry this with him for the rest of his life. He understood the obstacles faced by minorities in this country because he had tackled them himself. Cesar decided to attend The University of Vermont, where he actively worked to attract and recruit a more diverse student population. It had not escaped Cesar’s attention that the school lacked diversity. Addressing this flaw became Cesar’s mission. He hosted students visiting campus, worked with the school’s administration on recruiting, and held various positions with the Office of Multicultural Affairs. As his 10 year reunion approached, Cesar made a promise to re-visit this cause. His life was cut short before he could re-involve himself with the university, but he would be proud of the efforts in his name to increase diversity in the student population at his beloved alma mater. It is with great honor that we, Cesar’s friends and family, strive to achieve Cesar’s vision. There are no words to describe the special place Cesar occupies in our hearts. Cesar’s diverse social network represented everything he was working toward at UVM. For him, however, it went beyond racial and cultural tolerance. Cesar had a unique quality that allowed him to see everyone he met as a potential friend. Cesar was always the advocate for the underdog. He was unable to watch an injustice if he had the power to right a wrong. He truly believed in human goodness and he strived to uncover it in everyone he met. Cesar was never shy about showing joyful love and emotion with his family and friends. His energy, loyalty, kindness and love are deeply missed.