Students, faculty and staff are mourning the loss of student Lam Diing, who died tragically early Sunday morning in Kitchener.
“Lam’s passing will be felt by our entire campus community and most directly by the members of our football program,’ said Feridun Hamdullahpur. “Our hearts go out to Lam’s family. The University will provide any and all assistance it can to them in their time of grief.”
“The connection Lam had to many of his fellow student-athletes and coaches is why this is devastating to so many of us,” said Roly Webster, director of athletics and recreation. “We will now need to draw on the collective strength of the Warrior family to support each other as we grieve this loss.”
“Lam was a tremendous student athlete who made those around him better with his work ethic and glowing smile,” added Chris Bertoia, head coach of Waterloo’s football program. “The Waterloo football family expresses our deepest sympathies to those who knew Lam, who will be forever missed on and off the field.”
Obituary for Lam Diing, 1995-2018.
Diing’s death is the subject of a police investigation and, as such, the University is not providing any further comment.
If you are grieving or need any support, there are people who can help you. Please contact any of the following resources:
- Counselling Services - 519-888-4567 ext. 32655
- Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247
- Health Services - Student Medical Clinic - 519-888-4096
- Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300
- St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311
- Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454
- Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566 or by text 45645
- Employee and Family Assistance Provider (Homewood Health): 1-800-663-1142
- Occupational Health: Linda Brogden at ext. 36264 or Karen Parkinson at ext. 30338
Photograph by Charity Matheson courtesy of Athletics and Recreation.
News item from the Daily Bulletin. See local media coverage in The Record and CBC KW.