Sharing her grief on social media, Victoria Chisela posted throwback photos of the couple from a joyful outdoor photo shoot, celebrating their memories together and paying tribute to the late graduate.
Shawa, a 2025 graduate in Animal Health from the Zambia Institute of Animal Health (ZIAH), was described by friends and family as a focused and compassionate young man.
According to reports, his promising life was abruptly cut short by a fatal snake bite while performing his duties at one of the Zambia Air Force farms in Mpika.
His His untimely passing has left loved ones struggling to come to terms with the tragedy, particularly since his death came so soon after completing his studies.
In the social media post, Chisela shared heartfelt memories, emphasizing how sudden and shocking the loss was.
“This can’t be true. Just the other day you said you were fine, then today you are no more. We were supposed to end 2025 together in celebration of your success and more church memories. Church together, walks together, and now you’re gone just like that. Wake up, Latmore. Sure, I am broken, I swear. This is scary. Heaven has gained. May his soul rest in peace. Lord, your will hurts. If only I could say bye just one last time. Forever in my heart,” she wrote.
The couple’s photographs reflect happier moments, capturing their closeness and shared experiences. One particularly striking image shows Shawa in his graduation regalia, a green gown over a grey suit with a maroon tie and white shirt, beaming at the camera as classmates celebrate behind him.
These visuals, now tinged with sorrow, remind friends and family of the bright future that was abruptly halted.
Friends and well-wishers took to social media to express their condolences. Kaoma Victor, representing the Mkushi District Distress Support Group, offered heartfelt sympathies to Shawa’s family, noting the young man’s impact on those around him.
“It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Latmore Shawa Junior. On behalf of the Mkushi District Distress Support Group, I extend heartfelt condolences to the Shawa family during this difficult moment. May God’s comfort, strength, and peace be with you all,” he wrote.
Others shared personal memories and emotional reflections. Eddie J. Holmes remarked, “Life. It’s even more painful now that we can’t fully understand, but one day, in the by and by, all will come to light. Till then, it’s painful to lose those especially close to us.”
Dailes Mutale added, “It’s really a bitter pill to swallow, honestly,” while Harriet Chisala and Bridget Shamz extended their sympathies to Chisela and the Shawa family.
In a similar story from Kenya, a Nyeri mother mourned her graduate daughter, Annette Wangui, whose life was also cut short months after completing her studies.
Wangui’s passing left her mother, Monicah Nyambura, devastated, underscoring the profound pain families endure when young lives are abruptly taken.
The grief shared by Chisela resonates widely, capturing both the personal loss of a loved one and the broader sense of community mourning that accompanies the death of someone admired and cherished.
Social media has provided a platform for friends, relatives, and even strangers to share messages of sympathy, celebrate Shawa’s achievements, and remember the bright young man he was.
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