Community mourns the loss of young school principal in Mississauga [Video]

The community is mourning the loss of a Mississauga school principal.

Omar Zia, a principal at The Woodlands Secondary School, has died after a brief battle with cancer, the Muslims of Mississauga posted this week.

Zia leaves behind his wife and two daughters. He reportedly died on Dec. 2.

“Omar was a precious asset to our community who touched thousands of lives with his activism and leadership,” Muslims of Mississauga said.

In a statement, the Peel District School Board told INsauga.com that Zia, a deeply respected and trusted administrator, served with honour and integrity since September 1999.

“Principal Zia embodied the true essence of servant leadership, demonstrating unwavering commitment and upholding the highest standards, even in the face of adversity,” the PDSB said in a statement to INsauga.com.

The board said he was “a beacon of empathy, kindness, gentleness and care” who guided his school community “with compassion and resilience.”

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