September 27, 2013
York University mourns loss of student-athlete Sejoan Navaratnarajah
York University and the York Lions are saddened by the sudden passing of student-athlete Sejoan Navaratnarajah on Wednesday.
Sejoan, of Scarborough, Ont., came to York in 2011 and was enrolled in the kinesiology and health science program. He also tried out for the Lions men’s volleyball team that year and made the squad as a walk-on, spending two seasons with the team.
“Sejoan pleasantly surprised the coaching staff with his overall ability and it was a pleasure to have him on our team,” said men’s volleyball head coach Wally Dyba. “Even when not asked, he was always more than willing to make the contributions necessary to further the success of the team. In his own way, he has impacted all of us.”
“Sejoan had the gift of putting a smile on everyone’s face simply by putting one on his,” said Karim Khalil, captain of the Lions men’s volleyball team from 2011-13. “He was a down-to-earth guy who was a joy to be around with his contagious laugh and positive attitude. He was a great teammate but, more importantly, a loyal friend. Sejoan will be remembered for many things, most notably for myself and my teammates as a beloved brother to us all.”
York University and the Sport & Recreation department extend their sympathies to his family and friends.
“On behalf of the Lions family, I express my deepest condolences to everyone who lost a son, brother and friend with the passing of Sejoan,” said Jennifer Myers, director of Sport & Recreation. “Losing a member of the Lions family is a difficult time for all of us, and his presence will be missed by all who knew him.”
His visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 5pm to 9pm at Ogden Funeral Home (4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough). The funeral is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30 at 9am.
Source: York Sports Information
Sejoan, of Scarborough, Ont., came to York in 2011 and was enrolled in the kinesiology and health science program. He also tried out for the Lions men’s volleyball team that year and made the squad as a walk-on, spending two seasons with the team.
“Sejoan pleasantly surprised the coaching staff with his overall ability and it was a pleasure to have him on our team,” said men’s volleyball head coach Wally Dyba. “Even when not asked, he was always more than willing to make the contributions necessary to further the success of the team. In his own way, he has impacted all of us.”
“Sejoan had the gift of putting a smile on everyone’s face simply by putting one on his,” said Karim Khalil, captain of the Lions men’s volleyball team from 2011-13. “He was a down-to-earth guy who was a joy to be around with his contagious laugh and positive attitude. He was a great teammate but, more importantly, a loyal friend. Sejoan will be remembered for many things, most notably for myself and my teammates as a beloved brother to us all.”
York University and the Sport & Recreation department extend their sympathies to his family and friends.
“On behalf of the Lions family, I express my deepest condolences to everyone who lost a son, brother and friend with the passing of Sejoan,” said Jennifer Myers, director of Sport & Recreation. “Losing a member of the Lions family is a difficult time for all of us, and his presence will be missed by all who knew him.”
His visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 5pm to 9pm at Ogden Funeral Home (4164 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough). The funeral is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 30 at 9am.
Source: York Sports Information
