Cruise Ship worker from Calgary Dies in Barbados

Kuki · #1 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 09:29 AM

The details are a bit sketchy still, but our local newspaper ran an article this morning stating that a young man from Calgary, who was dealing in the casino on the Carnival Destiny died as a result of some sort of water related accident while in port in Barbados.

Apparently he was first paralyzed when rushed to hospital, and called home to say they'd be airlifting him home to Calgary. The next day they were called and told he had passed.

The family said he had been living his dream... and loving his job.

Please say a prayer for the young man and his family.

nolou525 · #2 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 10:30 AM

Here is an article I found on Yahoo News about the tragedy. Prayers go out to the family of this young man----

Click Link Below: To read full article.

Wave kills city man: Family seeks answers in death of cruise ship worker

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#3 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 10:35 AM

Very sad indeed, thoughts and prayers for the young man and his family.

Susie

Mike M · #4 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 11:01 AM

This is so sad. We were discussing this the other night on how in just a few seconds things can turn so wrong. My thoughts and condolences are with his family.

Take care,
Mike

Cruznut2 · #5 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 11:06 AM

Prayers and good thoughts to the loved ones of this man.

Laura

Mgram · #6 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 01:16 PM

Very sad.......good thoughts going out to his family.

Cindy · #7 (**permalink**) April 24th, 2005, 04:47 PM

This is so sad and tragic. I can't imagine what his poor family must be going through. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
Cindy

#8 (**permalink**) April 25th, 2005, 06:35 AM

Truly a sad thing. Prayers going to his family and friends.

VTJen

#9 (**permalink**) April 25th, 2005, 09:39 AM

How heartbreaking.
The fact that he actually survivied the accident, and even phoned home, yet then suddenly passed, is even worse. As a mother it would break my heart knowing that there was a chance for life and then it was snatched away. I also realize the hospitals there may be good, but I would also fear that something went wrong in his care ,and that his death although an accident was preventalbe.
I am glad the young man was enjoying his life on the cruise ship, many of us do not live our dreams, this young man did.
Deepest sympathy for his family and friends.

Brenda in Canada · #10 (**permalink**) April 25th, 2005, 12:47 PM

That is a very sad thing to hear.