Hotfire Posted March 17, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I've been reading John Heald's blog and he said something about a tragedy that occurred that he did not relay to the passengers. Something about thousands of people having the time of their lives, but for one family their lives will never be the same. He also said he was joking with this person on Sunday and on Wednesday they were gone. We sail on Freedom in 5 days (3/22). Anybody have the straight story? Hotfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deefar Posted March 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I didn't hear of anything but will keep an open for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noblepa Posted March 17, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I haven't heard anything about it, but, people die on board cruise ships all the time. Heart attacks or other sudden illnesses can strike any time, any place. A large cruise ship is a small town, with 3,000 passengers. Statistically, deaths on board are a virtual certainty. I imagine that, if someone in my family died while we were on a cruise, it would be a life-changing event and my life "would never be the same". This is why, from what I've heard, that cruise ships carry a coffin or two and have morgue-style refrigeration equipment. Like the brig, this isn't advertised, but its there, in case its needed. And it is needed more often than we might like to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotfire Posted March 17, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Good point. I never thought of it that way. Add copious amounts of alcohol and the odds increase drastically. Hotfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted March 17, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Not always alcohol, not always old or frail. Tragic story. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msolberg Posted March 17, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2008 A 10 year old girl passed away. I read it in another post. Very sad no matter what the circumstances. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate13 Posted March 17, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I was on this cruise. A ten year old girl was ill and they flew her to a hospital. I do not know which one. We learned the next day that she had died. I believe she was from Canada. Very tragic. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchin2cruz Posted March 17, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 17, 2008 How did she die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted March 17, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 17, 2008 OMG that is so tragic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresa522 Posted March 17, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 17, 2008 What a terrible tragedy. My prayers are with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate13 Posted March 17, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2008 The word around the ship was that she had been sick for a couple of days. She allegedly passed out in the shower and her heart stopped. After that she was flown out. No one knew what was wrong with her. I am sure an autopsy will have to be performed to know the cause of death. I know this much because I was talking with a lady whose son had been hanging out with the girl's brother that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casshew Posted March 17, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2008 OMG that's terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted March 17, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2008 What a horrible way to lose a child. While on holiday. There are more people on the larger cruise ships then in my whole town. Anything can happen at any given time. Prayers to the little girls family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redheadsmama Posted March 17, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitin4acruise Posted March 17, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2008 How sad prayers are with the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted March 17, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Also last week a girl got mad at her boyfriend and just jumped overboard right in front of him....To this point she has not been recovered..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted March 17, 2008 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2008 That is a tragedy. The death of an elderly person may be something you would expect, but a 10 year old. My thoughts and prayers to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigirlcruzin Posted March 17, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2008 So sad regardless of the age, but it's especially bad when it's a child. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Jessemon, are you serious? That's heartbreaking too. And her poor boyfriend living with that guilt for the rest of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 17, 2008 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Thats so sad, I wonder why her parents didn't leave her home to see a doctor. Traveling takes a toll on people especially when they are sick. poor girl. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted March 17, 2008 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2008 What a horrible way to lose a child. While on holiday. I would think it would be horrible for any parent at any age. I couldn't even fathom having to bury one of my children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLaura Posted March 17, 2008 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2008 So sad regardless of the age, but it's especially bad when it's a child. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Jessemon, are you serious? That's heartbreaking too. And her poor boyfriend living with that guilt for the rest of his life. I read about that too, she still has not been found as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txwildflower2002 Posted March 17, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Maybe the little girl was terminally ill. She got to sail on the sea....... Love and prayers to this family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted March 17, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 17, 2008 How very sad! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. ### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda_22003 Posted March 17, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Jessemon, are you serious? That's heartbreaking too. And her poor boyfriend living with that guilt for the rest of his life. The girl who jumped did a very stupid thing. I don't see why he would live with guilt because she was mad at him. (???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogCWR Posted March 17, 2008 #25 Share Posted March 17, 2008 [/b][/color][/size] I read about that too, she still has not been found as far as I know. They announced that the search was called off two days later. She will never be found, unfortunately. Personally, I thought it was a pretty bone headed thing to do, so she gets what she gets. Who the heck jumps off a cruise ship and thinks they are going to make a point that way?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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