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 The
campus community at Pacific Union College mourns the sudden loss
of one
of our students.
David Egwakhe, a senior nursing major, died Monday night after
sustaining a
head injury during an intramural basketball game in PUC's gymnasium.
He was
21.
Egwakhe collided with another player during the game, but continued
to play
for several minutes. During halftime, Egwakhe collapsed, exhibited
signs of
a seizure, and lost consciousness. Bob Paulson, physical education
professor, immediately performed CPR on Egwakhe while emergency
medical
services were called. Despite CPR and the efforts of emergency
responders,
Egwakhe never regained consciousness. He was transported via ambulance
to
St. Helena Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Faculty, administrators, counselors and the campus chaplain joined
students
in the college's Dauphinee Chapel to pray and reflect on this tragedy.
A native of Nigeria, Egwakhe was one quarter shy of completing
his A.S.
degree in nursing. His sister, Ruth Egwakhe, is also a nursing
student at
PUC.
"
He was a wonderful student with warmth and quiet dedication to
his
studies," says Joan Hughson, Egwakhe's faculty advisor.
Egwakhe has two other sisters, Titi and Kumbi, living in Nigeria.
His
parents are living in the Philippines where his father, George,
is treasurer
of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, and mother, Victoria, is
the
international student counselor at the Adventist University of
the
Philippines.
"
David was a fun, loving and caring person," says sister Ruth. "He
enjoyed
sports, especially basketball. He loved being a nurse and hanging
out with
his friends and family."
A memorial fund has
been established to offset travel and burial expenses
for the family. Contributions may be made to the David Egwakhe
Memorial
Fund, c/o Pacific Union College, One Angwin Avenue, Angwin CA 94508.
Memorial services are pending.
Your thoughts and prayers during this time are greatly appreciated.
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