Police Release Name: U.S. Visitor Paul Latham

January 14, 2013

The police have named the man who died yesterday [Jan 13] as 55-year-old Paul Latham of New Hampshire, USA. Mr. Latham — a visitor to the island — was diving in the waters off of Castle Harbour when he came into difficulty.

A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 55 year old Paul Latham of New Hampshire, USA.

“Mr. Latham, a visitor to the island, was diving with two other individuals in the waters off of Castle Harbour in St. George’s around 1:30pm Sunday, January 13th when he came into difficulty and began a rapid ascent to the surface.

“Mr. Latham was placed aboard a private dive vessel which was met and escorted by a marine police vessel to Ordnance Island. A waiting ambulance transported the victim to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:42pm by an on call doctor.

“A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Mr. Latham’s family to assist them at this tragic time. The investigation into this sudden death is ongoing and the Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Latham.”

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  1. nobodyinparticular says:

    tragic. my sympathy and thoughts are with his family and friends, as well as the other divers who were with him. may he rest in peace.

    • ONION GAL says:

      Nobodyinparticular, Your words have said it all . . . tragic.

  2. Theresa Simpson says:

    Our sincer condolences to his family.

  3. Bermygirl says:

    Condolences to Mr. Latham’s family and friends.

  4. Mary says:

    To my brother, I love you and will miss you. Love, your sister

    • Nancy says:

      Cousin Paul, I am so sad to say goodbye so early in your life. I am comforted knowing that you left doing something that you enjoyed so much.A special thank you to all that worked so hard to try to help him.

    • Nancy says:

      Mary, Mary. Haven’t we had enough. I am so with you in spirit. I am only a phone call away.
      Nancy

    • Free Spirit says:

      please accept my condolences. May your grief be met with love and understanding.

  5. TomIV says:

    To my Uncle Paul,who was an Amazingly Brilliant Gentleman! Gone Way to soon!R.I.P.Love you Forever!!

  6. Mr. Happy says:

    Nancy and Mary…I am so sorry for your loss.

  7. Erzsi Comparetto says:

    Dearest Paul, we knew each other what seems like a lifetime ago when you and Colleen lived in Mass. You and Colleen are some of the sweetest, nicest people we knew. I remember you pretending to be a bear playing with my toddler son. Colleen, big hugs and kisses. I am so very sorry for your loss.