USP Laucala members salute fallen Solomon student who died last week

Friends, colleagues and academics yesterday paid tribute to late Dudley Leedson Kafa, a Solomon Islands student who died in the University of the South Pacific pool last week.

The inter-faith memorial service was held by the USP Faculty and students before the student's body is flown home to the Solomons Islands.

Members of the different religious groups at USP prayed for Mr Kafa who will be laid to rest in his home island today.

Mr Kafa, 38, was a Bachelor of Arts student majoring in education and management and public administration. He is survived by his wife and two children.

USP acting Vice Chancellor Dr Esther Williams said USP was deeply saddened by the passing away of Mr Kafa.

A USP delegation led by the acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Law, Dr Akanisi Kedrayate, including a student representative, will accompany the body to the Solomon Islands today where he will be laid to rest.

Mr Kafa diedd during a water safety course at the USP campus pool on Thursday.

The autopsy report released by the Colonial War Memorial Hospital determined that death arose from natural causes and not drowning.

Source: Fiji Times