Waterloo, along with entire OUA community, mourn the loss of student-athlete Lam Diing

Official Statement from the University of Waterloo:

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, president and vice-chancellor at Waterloo. "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."
 
Diing was in his third year in the Faculty of Arts and was a member of the varsity football program. 

"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 at Waterloo. "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."
 
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