LOS ANGELES, California (23 Feb 2006) -- A popular elementary school teacher died scuba diving at Catalina Island. Les Staats, 50, was a first grade teacher at McKinley Elementary School for the past 20 years. Dr. Ida Randall, the principal of the school, said Staats was a free spirit who was loved by staff and students alike. A special memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held on Tuesday in Bakersfield. | | The accident is under investigation and authorities have not yet released details of the cause of death. © CDNN - Cyber Diver News NetworkSCUBA FORUMDISCUSS THIS TOPIC - Dive in and have your say at Scuba Forum |