Titan sub implosion: University mates pay tribute to ‘beneficiant and sort particular person’

Jun 24, 2023 at 12:36 AM
Titan sub implosion: University mates pay tribute to ‘beneficiant and sort particular person’

The college mates of the 19-year-old who was killed within the Titan sub implosion have paid tribute to the “incredibly generous and kind person”.

The 5 mates of Suleman Dawood, who attended Strathclyde University with him and solely wished to offer their first names, described him as a supportive and empathetic good friend.

Isaac mentioned: “Suleman was not only an incredibly generous and kind person in the conventional sense, he also had a remarkable capacity for giving his time and empathy.

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“Suleman embodied everything of a true friendship, he always displayed genuine concern for me and my friends, and was always there to give support.

“His presence in my life was a comforting reminder that somebody really cared for me and can be there with me by way of something.

“The world has lost such a wonderful person and my love goes out to the Dawood family.”

Meanwhile, Calum mentioned he has “not met anyone else like Suleman”.

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“Coming to university was an incredibly daunting and scary part of my life but Suleman, who was one of the first people I met, instantly made me feel welcomed and safe.

“He all the time discovered time to take heed to you regardless of how small it was and provide his ideas, and was all the time placing others in entrance of himself.

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“He loved making memories with his friends, whether that be going for a meal, watching a film, or as simple as spending time with him.

“Anyone who knew him knew how a lot of a beneficiant and down-to-earth particular person he was, who spoke typically and extremely of how a lot he cherished and [how] proud he was of his household.

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“Even writing this it is unthinkable to know that we have lost such an amazing friend.”

Another good friend Joe was crucial of on-line feedback making assumptions about Suleman – the son of distinguished Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood who was additionally killed within the implosion.

“He was probably the most useful particular person I’ve ever met and never simply with serving to with on a regular basis issues.

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“He was incredibly kind and respectful and had great affection for his parents and his sister, which he always spoke very highly of.

“Anyone who knew him, even when it was for a brief time frame is aware of how a lot of a loss that is for the world.”

Meanwhile, Cody said Suleman was “a superb one that cared intently about somebody he hadn’t even met” after Suleman approached the homesick pupil and provided him a sandwich.

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Strathclyde University additionally provided its condolences to the Dawood household.

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, the principal and vice-chancellor of the college, mentioned: “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the demise of Suleman Dawood and his father on this tragic incident.

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“The whole Strathclyde neighborhood affords our deepest condolences to the Dawood household and all these affected by this horrible accident.

Earlier, Suleman’s highschool paid tribute to the previous pupil who “embodied the true spirit of exploration”.

Suleman’s aunt mentioned he had been “terrified” before the trip, however had gone alongside as a Father’s Day current.