It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of friend, fellow diver and photographer Kam Arya. Kam had been battling with cancer for the past couple of years, but in typical Kam style downplayed his condition. Kam passed away on Saturday 1st July with his family around him, at the Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford.

Tributes received from those who knew Kam were in universal agreement that the world has lost a real gentle man and friend. This is summed up by the following email …

What very sad news about Kam. He was a real gentleman and always so humble. I had a feeling that he downplayed his condition when we last exchanged emails.

 

I have very fond memories of Kam when in Bali on one of Len’s trips. Kam was sharing a cabin with Bert, next door to myself and Carol.  As Kam had brought ‘good’ coffee with him, we persuaded him to make us a cup after dinner and joined them both in their cabin. There was lots of laughter and too many late nights!

 

I will be away and not able to be at Kam’s funeral, but will be thinking of him, his family and friends that day. A great loss of a lovely man.

Kam was always active whether through swimming, cycling or diving. For his 66th birthday he cycled across America on Route 66, an astounding 2400 miles … quite a feat. Always the optimist Kam had a positive view of life and made friends wherever he went. Kam greatly supported Photosub over the years and served on the committee as Club Treasurer and will be missed by all who knew him.

RIP Kam