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  • Linda and Dave Murray share an urgent plea to other families after losing their 13-year-old daughter Cassidy last March while vacationing in Aruba. abcn.ws/3EcYaWG
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  • @ravenel2
    @ravenel2 Рік тому +5527

    No one thinks of losing your child in a split-second accident on a vacation but it happened in my family. An unimaginable nightmare to have to go home without your teenage child or sibling forever. Hugs to this family.

    • @SuperFashionPrincess
      @SuperFashionPrincess Рік тому +152

      I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you a big hug and blessings. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

    • @ytr3488
      @ytr3488 Рік тому +23

      It all has happened to our families especially after reading and seeing this on UA-cam

    • @Minniechii
      @Minniechii Рік тому +11

      @@godhg9694 That is up to the instructors to know not every single other person who has never done it before.

    • @missmorla1339
      @missmorla1339 Рік тому

      Yeah but no one martyred your dead loved one to take away the choices for others. This martyring is bullshit, it will make those trying to make a living impossible and those who cant take extravagant vacations every year or even every decade even more unlikely to be able to take them because the costs will go up and only the rich will be able to afford it.
      Their kid died sad but everyone shouldn't be punished for one freak accident because narcissistic twats want to publicize their need for attention and martyr their dead kid.

    • @godhg9694
      @godhg9694 Рік тому +2

      @@alannajackson4235 Are you OK ?

  • @kelseyc6944
    @kelseyc6944 Рік тому +3513

    Her dad looks frozen in grief, I cannot imagine witnessing something so horrific happen to your child. I admire this family for their efforts to prevent similar tragedies from happening to another.

    • @soontobenothing5458
      @soontobenothing5458 Рік тому +102

      That girl was probably his whole world I feel terrible for him

    • @drossrotzank7519
      @drossrotzank7519 Рік тому

      @MSMEG IX i seen you on inside edition comment making fun of the dead, your life must be really sad and pathetic.

    • @robkerr9930
      @robkerr9930 Рік тому

      @MSMEG IX man your parents did a horrible job raising you. Do better.

    • @Blobsiclechunk
      @Blobsiclechunk Рік тому +54

      @MSMEG IX obviously us

    • @rpm2night
      @rpm2night Рік тому +58

      He probably even feels partially responsible. I couldn’t imagine enjoying a recreational activity with either of my kids and suddenly having it turn tragic. I have a girl and a boy just like this dad did (except, my daughter is the older of the two).

  • @dead_panda6864
    @dead_panda6864 Рік тому +1418

    “She is living life through me now, I have to live it to the fullest now” straight hit my soul 😢

    • @louie111887
      @louie111887 Рік тому +31

      that was sad to hear honestly. poor family

    • @gmanjordan4154
      @gmanjordan4154 Рік тому +8

      She is dead! She is not living life anymore! WTF?

    • @wombat5252
      @wombat5252 Рік тому +3

      Weird how he has an American accent yet both parents have a thick Irish/Scottish accent I think? W/e accent it is, how the HELL does their son sound like he's from the US? That's how accents are passed on, your parents...that is fishy to me. Weird.

    • @Romy---
      @Romy--- Рік тому +18

      @@gmanjordan4154 are you 12 that you can't understand what he means?

    • @Romy---
      @Romy--- Рік тому +13

      @@wombat5252 that's fishy to you? Tf is your theory or whatever? 😅

  • @jojomakes
    @jojomakes Рік тому +1031

    The sad thing is that this isn't really even a tubing accident. The tube itself was fine. It's the boat operator who wasn't paying attention and hit her in the water. What a truly heartbreaking story smh

    • @ckobo84
      @ckobo84 Рік тому

      Seems like the most unattentive, unaware, apathetic, incompetent imbecile ever.

    • @BeeTruthful
      @BeeTruthful Рік тому +18

      yeah exactly

    • @LochsLibrary
      @LochsLibrary Рік тому +89

      yea he literally ran her over. that is so sad i can’t even imagine what that dad went through.

    • @angel91485
      @angel91485 Рік тому +38

      this is not the same case as definitely the driver's at fault..but In many instances in our trips, American tourists are arrogant, uncooperative and reckless..I remember we were in a tour, and a family of Americans were trying to rush the driver back as they said they had to leave in an hour to catch their plane, and we as fellow Americans had to reprimand them, that they should have not got into the trip, if they thought they wont make it, we had to tell the local driver to drive as he should...such stupidity.

    • @jackiedecoma4637
      @jackiedecoma4637 Рік тому +32

      Agree. I think the company should have 2 workers on the boat; one to drive and one to watch their customer. Also they need to come up with a safer method for retrieving their customers from the water so it doesn't happen again. Prayers to her family 🙏

  • @a.evelyn5498
    @a.evelyn5498 Рік тому +2070

    My piece of advice to the brother in the aftermath of tragedy is to NOT live for his sister. Do NOT put that pressure on yourself to be happy & successful & “live life to the fullest.” Allow yourself to mourn this irreparable loss. Live for yourself but accept there will be hiccups.

    • @JenJHayden
      @JenJHayden Рік тому +62

      I totally agree

    • @supertenor561
      @supertenor561 Рік тому +50

      i'm pretty sure the things that you mentioned is what his sister would want and that is his way of saying to live for his sister.

    • @morijin5568
      @morijin5568 Рік тому +20

      why out of all the comments this made me teary eyed

    • @AvecPoesie
      @AvecPoesie Рік тому +70

      This is exceptional advice. Most of my immediate family has tragically died. When the focus is so forcefully placed on "living life to the fullest" particularly, so soon after a majorly impactful Death the grief and sadness becomes buried and IT WILL eventually manifest later on. It is best to allow oneself to feel the pain in a healthy way and learn to move forward WITH it. Living well and fully is always the ultimate goal but eschewing and evading the Mourning will cause numerous issues later on.

    • @BelovedbyAdonai
      @BelovedbyAdonai Рік тому +6

      @@AvecPoesie very well said. 💛

  • @omarmonteverde6606
    @omarmonteverde6606 Рік тому +983

    They’re so genuine. I hope they find peace

    • @MISNM0
      @MISNM0 Рік тому +9

      Echo 🕊

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Рік тому

      When was this 😢 that boat should of slow down wtf??

    • @eagle25311
      @eagle25311 Рік тому +1

      @@freedom4063 should've is a contraction of should have. Should of is ignorant.

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Рік тому +2

      @@eagle25311 ok Karen Thank you for being the spelling police

    • @eagle25311
      @eagle25311 Рік тому +1

      @@freedom4063 You're welcome.

  • @prettymesmerizing
    @prettymesmerizing Рік тому +40

    As a travel agent, I am so grateful they spoke up about this. I will do a lot more research into excursions I recommend moving forward and will double check safety measures to keep my clients safer. Sending love this family and Rest In Peace to their little angel 💕

  • @npats550
    @npats550 Рік тому +635

    To everyone in the comments who have lost a sibling or child, including this family, thank you for sharing, sorry for your losses and I am amazed at the courage it takes to go on and move forward. 🙏

    • @vincent67239
      @vincent67239 Рік тому +16

      You’re a nice person. Many people in these comments are not.

    • @HK00088
      @HK00088 Рік тому

      Rip little angel ❤️ 🥀

    • @dawnmcqueen-shaw9693
      @dawnmcqueen-shaw9693 Рік тому

      Amen!

    • @littlebigcommentaries9833
      @littlebigcommentaries9833 Рік тому

      Yes thanks for getting on so I may be entertained by your tragedy so you can send a message that will over all change nothing because it was simply an unfortunate freak accident.

    • @vincent67239
      @vincent67239 Рік тому +1

      @@littlebigcommentaries9833 ok edgelord

  • @irielgordon2693
    @irielgordon2693 Рік тому +587

    When her brother said he has to live for her was heartbreaking 💔

    • @MISNM0
      @MISNM0 Рік тому +36

      You are right on point. That's exactly what it was to my mind. You know he is making good out of bad but that he "has" to..... unfair.

    • @bloodlove93
      @bloodlove93 Рік тому +5

      hm,wonder what it's like to have an actual family.
      how strange.

    • @judithgrace9850
      @judithgrace9850 Рік тому +3

      Many have to live with lost relatives.

    • @Itsunclegabby
      @Itsunclegabby Рік тому +8

      @@bloodlove93 I think you comment is strange, given the context.

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @evelynneleven
    @evelynneleven Рік тому +2724

    This is so sad. I work in the ER in Hawaii & it’s so tragic when things happen to tourists because you know it was probably a dream for them to come to Hawaii only for someone in the family to pass away. I see it so much & it hurts. We see a lot of snorkeling accidents just water accidents in general. I’m so sorry for this family, so young. Hoping for healing… ❤

    • @jennyjumpjump
      @jennyjumpjump Рік тому +111

      I almost drowned in Hawaii when I was 15. I got hit and sucked under by a wave. I'd never been in an ocean with waves like that and was unprepared for the power. I'm 48 now

    • @___Anakin.Skywalker
      @___Anakin.Skywalker Рік тому +42

      Hawaii not a safe place for tourist

    • @hellohej5525
      @hellohej5525 Рік тому +56

      Tourists shouldn't go to Hawaii, its destroying the local ecosystem

    • @patrickjones2843
      @patrickjones2843 Рік тому +36

      Hawaii is heaven on earth so beautiful! You cant just stay indoors were all gonna die anyway. It's tragic but sometimes when its your time its just your time. Happy she was with those that loved her and doing something fun during her last minutes.

    • @flyingfree3422
      @flyingfree3422 Рік тому +69

      @@jennyjumpjump I wish more people were informed that snorkeling is not as simple as most people think. There are so many accidents in tourist locations involving snorkeling, but no one keeps track of all of these incidents. I love snorkeling, but open water snorkeling is almost an entirely different experience than using a mask and snorkel in your backyard pool. Everyone should have to be a swimmer and wear a vest, no matter how good a swimmer or how experienced you are at snorkeling.

  • @cognitiveconnectionss
    @cognitiveconnectionss Рік тому +442

    I respect the hell out of them you can tell they’re good people that went through something terrible, And still remain humble and carry themselves with a sense of integrity… My arms go out to these people I wish I could give them a hug but I definitely will be praying for them

    • @OfftoShambala
      @OfftoShambala Рік тому

      They are idiots… if they don’t understand the danger… just absolute idiots to say ‘we didn’t realize’… give me a break. Yes it’s sad, but they are idiots with victim mentality.

    • @wombat5252
      @wombat5252 Рік тому +3

      This is tragic but what's up with both parents having a thick accent yet the son has a regular American accent? Wtf is up with that? That is weird. That's how we get our accents, from our parents and growing up learning to speak with them. I can't wrap my head around that.

    • @cognitiveconnectionss
      @cognitiveconnectionss Рік тому +9

      @@wombat5252 Honestly I applaud you for even picking up on that when most people wouldn’t however we do have people that come in from different countries that are now American citizens and when they have a child the child tends to have the accent of the country they were born in,I have a good friend that doesn’t have their parents accent because they were born here

    • @wombat5252
      @wombat5252 Рік тому +2

      @@cognitiveconnectionss But you spend the majority of your early years with your parents so you'd at the very least have a slight distorted accent like a mix. I know accents can sort of change over years and years of living in a different country but he's still young. I suppose I'm weird for noticing! You could possibly be right but that would be very rare. Maybe he was adopted at a certain age? That's the only thing I could think of.

    • @holachristin7209
      @holachristin7209 Рік тому +10

      @@wombat5252 You're overthinking it, most kids raised in America from immigrant parents develop a regular American accent, especially if they're young. Only certain words retain original pronunciation. This goes for multilingual kids (your first language being something other than english) and Non-American-english-as-a-first-language kids... If the accent remains, it's usually because they were older and their speaking patterns solidified. Source: First hand experience watching family and friends.

  • @glenncooper6154
    @glenncooper6154 Рік тому +326

    An unimaginable nightmare to have to go home without your teenage child or sibling forever. Hugs to this family.
    Telling Cassidy’s story will do so much more good than suing someone

    • @toyah6459
      @toyah6459 Рік тому +10

      Why did you copy and paste a comment

    • @KarinaCastilloPurple
      @KarinaCastilloPurple Рік тому +1

      @@toyah6459 lol

    • @maxfullerton5228
      @maxfullerton5228 Рік тому +4

      Why did you copy somebody's comment ? You could have said nothing at all.

    • @no_biggie_smalls
      @no_biggie_smalls Рік тому +1

      No originality whatsoever

    • @mookiess
      @mookiess Рік тому +5

      I usually don’t care about originality and give stuff benefit of the doubt, but that phrase is literally phrased word for word on another popular comment, and it’s just weird you’d do that in this context. For trolling, sure, but over an unfortunate accident? That’s just messed up.

  • @jewellllll
    @jewellllll Рік тому +1065

    They seem like a wonderful family. I love how the brother speaks about living fully for both of them. What a great attitude

  • @alisasewell
    @alisasewell Рік тому +908

    Always have a spotter!! We rescued a 5 year old after falling off a tube, and had to chase his boat a quarter mile BEFORE the driver looked back and noticed he was one kiddo short and he was the little ones dad!! So sorry for this family. Telling Cassidy’s story will do so much more good than suing someone. My momma heart aches for your family!!!

    • @maybelikealittlebit
      @maybelikealittlebit Рік тому +38

      Horrifying! Yeah I agree ALWAYS have a spotter. So sad for this case…

    • @natatatt
      @natatatt Рік тому +33

      Yes, that's boat safety 101. When my family goes out on the boat, someone onboard is always in charge of raising the red flag immediately to signify when someone's in the water.

    • @ashleyl3699
      @ashleyl3699 Рік тому +54

      it sound like the issue here wasn't even the lack of spotter, it was that the boat driver ran her over on his way back to get her.

    • @nothanks1239
      @nothanks1239 Рік тому +9

      That's absolutely terrifying. What is wrong with some people? Well done for saving that child.

    • @nothanks1239
      @nothanks1239 Рік тому +34

      @@ashleyl3699 Have to agree with you. Spotter or not, the driver made an error, which was her ultimate demise. I don't think it would have mattered what safety measures were in place. Just a very sad situation.

  • @kerridavis2630
    @kerridavis2630 Рік тому +14

    My heart goes out to this family 💔
    My 8 year old daughter Ashlee also died in a freak accident 💔
    I'm sending love and prayers ❤️🙏🕊️🤍

  • @margauxdevenny8864
    @margauxdevenny8864 Рік тому +66

    This hurts me. A few weeks ago I lost my older brother in a car accident. Luckily I still have one more brother. I can’t imagine what that family must be going through.

  • @lydiakatsaropoulos3182
    @lydiakatsaropoulos3182 Рік тому +126

    We were in Aruba when this happened. Said a prayer over that poor girls beach memorial. This family is in our thoughts often. Tragic tragic accident ❤️

  • @piratejoan
    @piratejoan Рік тому +341

    My heart breaks for the dad who had to witness his own daughters death. Sending healing light and love to the family.

    • @donnareeweeks6180
      @donnareeweeks6180 Рік тому +5

      What exactly is healing light ?

    • @roza1139
      @roza1139 Рік тому +1

      @@donnareeweeks6180 that's what I was wondering 🤔

    • @wjb4578
      @wjb4578 Рік тому +1

      ​@@donnareeweeks6180 It's where Joan Lubey stands outside, raises her hands in the air, and send out a shaft of light that will beam down onto the family, making them forget their daughter ever existed, thereby healing them. Think of Joan as a Princess Zelda incarnate.

    • @Paula-um3js
      @Paula-um3js Рік тому

      Why just for the dad? Mother doesn't have feelings or grieve as well?

    • @reginajackson4172
      @reginajackson4172 Рік тому +12

      @@Paula-um3js he literally saw his child die. Stop looking for problems where there aren't any

  • @justicewillprevail1106
    @justicewillprevail1106 Рік тому +58

    Thank you to the family who decided to share their story. They are very courageous and forgiving. May their daughter be watching over them up in heaven shining her guiding lights on their family. May their family find peace and recover from this tragedy. Her memory will always be with them. God bless this family.

  • @commodoor6549
    @commodoor6549 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for thinking of others as you cope with your loss. Cassidy was lucky to have you as parents. I'm so sorry for your loss.

  • @t.brooks7602
    @t.brooks7602 Рік тому +818

    When big bro spoke about living life to the fullest, I broke. That's so sweet, yet heavy. I hope he learns to honor her in other ways, but for now, cope how you can.
    Also, I will absolutely be sharing this to all my traveling friends who feel weird but don't know what to ask when scheduling excursions. Sending love & healing to this family

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +5

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @Mike-DuBose
      @Mike-DuBose Рік тому +14

      @@youarecreatedforapurpose Pure fiction

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      @@Mike-DuBose *in your fiction mind !

    • @Mike-DuBose
      @Mike-DuBose Рік тому +3

      @@youarecreatedforapurpose Good comeback 😂

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      @@Mike-DuBose lol 😂

  • @lunagrace8717
    @lunagrace8717 Рік тому +279

    please don't let your son do this to himself. Its survivors guilt, his life is his , he must live it for him only. Live for you sweetie, its not your fault and she wouldn't want you to live for her but for you . Much love to you 💖 and I'm so sorry for your loss

    • @moniqueloomis9772
      @moniqueloomis9772 Рік тому +20

      It's the way he has chosen to mourn.

    • @kymgriffith7139
      @kymgriffith7139 Рік тому +14

      This comment actually resonates with me quite a bit, i understand where his head is at, when my brother committed suicide in 2020 i had a similar mindset to him and it took me 3 years to get to even a slightly better place. Grief is an ever growing process and i’m sure he will come to peace with himself and his sisters death. Sorry for rambling !

    • @mattr.1887
      @mattr.1887 Рік тому +9

      Maybe he WANTS to live for his sister. Is it that bad? Not everyone lives thinking about themselves only.

    • @josephdahdouh2725
      @josephdahdouh2725 Рік тому +3

      Yeah, I didn't get the phrase she'll be living inside me. That seems like a mental issue rather than a heat-warming quote.

    • @josephdahdouh2725
      @josephdahdouh2725 Рік тому +2

      @@mattr.1887 It isn't bad, but what does he mean by it? How will his behavior change?Is it going to become safer?Or will it become more radical and rebellious? I may be overthinking it.

  • @Ikacita
    @Ikacita Рік тому +21

    Rest in peace to that daughter! The family are doing good things by warning all of us

  • @andrewgonzalez6208
    @andrewgonzalez6208 Рік тому +6

    I don’t know how people can be so strong as this family. Especially what the brother says.

  • @CY3ER
    @CY3ER Рік тому +874

    I feel for the brother, I also lost my younger sister a few years ago. Hurts to know he lost his (I assume) only sibling. Luckily I still have my brother, but things aren't the same without the trio. Holidays are never the same, like there's a stillness in the air that was once filled with the voice of a loved one. Best wishes to the family.

    • @ThomasSawyers
      @ThomasSawyers Рік тому +46

      Sorry to hear that, I lost my sister as well and how true for holidays, moments that were of celebration now bitter reminders of what once was, Im glad you have another sibling

    • @JC-du6sn
      @JC-du6sn Рік тому +7

      Jesse, look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer.😇

    • @moffeya
      @moffeya Рік тому

      @@ThomasSawyers i

    • @josephdahdouh2725
      @josephdahdouh2725 Рік тому +21

      that must be soo hard. I have 3sisters, and If one died it would be so heartbreaking that I wouldn't even go outside the house, or be in any vacation. That's horrible. Hope you heal from this🙏

    • @mightydeathlash2867
      @mightydeathlash2867 Рік тому +7

      🥺
      My condolences 🥺.

  • @upcloseimage
    @upcloseimage Рік тому +210

    I went parasailing in Miami and no spotter other than my family. I was lucky honestly. We didn't do our due diligence. Thanks to the family for bringing awareness.

    • @dominiquexo4772
      @dominiquexo4772 Рік тому

      What is a spotter?

    • @bmtwls
      @bmtwls Рік тому +3

      @@dominiquexo4772 A spotter is a person on the boat other than the driver whose job is to watch the people tubing/waterskiing. If someone falls off the tube the spotter tells the driver.

    • @dominiquexo4772
      @dominiquexo4772 Рік тому

      @@bmtwls oh wow

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @verencia_hahaha
    @verencia_hahaha Рік тому +6

    This is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the family

  • @susiemeade6404
    @susiemeade6404 Рік тому +1

    My heart aches for this family! I lost my babies too. May you find peace!

  • @delphinium5555
    @delphinium5555 Рік тому +160

    What dignity these parents have, my heart goes out to them in their devastating loss. No-one knows the pain of losing one's child until you have been through that particular agony. Love and prayers to this family.

  • @junopierre2988
    @junopierre2988 Рік тому +247

    This poor family. I can hear the sadness in their voices. May their daughter rest in peace and her parents receiving the healing they need ♥️ 🕊️

    • @chocalatelover996
      @chocalatelover996 Рік тому +8

      @silver she doesn't mean 'poor' as in 'broke.' She means it as 'unfortunate'. Look it up.

    • @joekoenen8508
      @joekoenen8508 Рік тому

      ​@@silver44414STOP BREING JEALOUS

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +1

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @lynday
      @lynday Рік тому +2

      @silver Then why did you see the need to comment when you know what she meant? Just had to get a bloody jab in today?

    • @lynday
      @lynday Рік тому +2

      @silver NO, you said "poor family? not really". That sure as hell doesn't sound like you were referring to unfortunate and sad. Like I said, you just had to get a snide remark in. Sad world we are living in today when people can't feel the pain of others sufferings but instead choose to make callous remarks with no regard to what others are going through. If you had lost a child, then maybe you'd understand the absolute worst pain that any parent will ever go through.

  • @kw344
    @kw344 Рік тому +36

    So sad! We had a bad experience in Aruba. My daughter and my friend's daughter were parasailing and the line broke, they fell to the water and the wind was dragging them in their seats out to sea. Another boat was able to reach them and help. They were banged up but thankfully not seriously hurt. There had been dark clouds moving in and it was getting very windy. They should have never gone up in the conditions as it could have ended tragically.

  • @iamdestlol
    @iamdestlol Рік тому +5

    That is so horrible. I couldn’t imagine what they’re going through. No one deserves this. Hugs to the family❤️

  • @m.haslam8495
    @m.haslam8495 Рік тому +528

    Really heartbreaking to lose a young child like this. The pain and grief must insurmountable. Sincere condolences. The family have a great attitude and I'm sure they will make a significant difference and their efforts will not be in vain.

    • @oghayez
      @oghayez Рік тому

      Police kill black kids all the time you never feel bad

    • @sandplanet471
      @sandplanet471 Рік тому

      I hate Whigglets

    • @oghayez
      @oghayez Рік тому

      @@JC-du6sn ggaayy!!

    • @MatthewMS.
      @MatthewMS. Рік тому

      She wasn’t young

    • @margaretr5701
      @margaretr5701 Рік тому +5

      @@MatthewMS. 13 isnt young?

  • @denisek292
    @denisek292 Рік тому +254

    What a heartwrenching story. My heart goes out to the family of Cassidy. Here in Alabama, it’s a law that an observer be present whenever someone is being pulled behind the boat, i.e. skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, etc. I honestly thought the family was going to say another boat had hit her because the driver couldn’t get to her fast enough. Terrible tragedy.

    • @rc6292
      @rc6292 Рік тому +12

      This is tragic and I'm not familiar with watersports/regulations. But can someone tell me how would an observer help in this situation?

    • @ChefBuckeye
      @ChefBuckeye Рік тому +16

      @@rc6292 One set of eyes can only focus on one thing at a time and for a driver, they have to focus mostly on what's going on in front. Two sets of eyes can however allow the driver to focus on driving and the observer focus on observing, allow them to easily communicate with each other, and be able to see over blind spots. Of course when the driver accidentally bumps the lever up to full speed, that's more of a human error, but it allows for a better more safe approach that doesn't end like a reverse Titanic.

    • @CaitlinConCuore
      @CaitlinConCuore Рік тому +25

      @@rc6292 they mean that a spotter would’ve alerted the driver right away that she fell off the tube, so potentially with the boat not getting so far from her, they might not have hit her. Still a crazy thing to accidentally hit the throttle… and why was the boat pointed straight at her? Big mistakes by the driver.

    • @veronicatiffany777
      @veronicatiffany777 Рік тому +10

      I thought so too. Because how can they simply be so unsafe to not do something all drivers do (even cars), which is to remember the gas from the brake

    • @theheavenlyoption
      @theheavenlyoption Рік тому +15

      She was safe in the water with a lifejacket. It was negligence and the lack of safety protocols that caused this tragic accident. Like someone else mentioned, you should never drive head on into someone.

  • @Sunjamaa
    @Sunjamaa Рік тому +3

    Rest in peace Cassidy ❤ sorry for your loss and thank you to the family for choosing to spread awareness.

  • @musicalsapphire9456
    @musicalsapphire9456 Рік тому +2

    I love her mom’s voice, so calm and soothing 🥺

  • @musicbrazilian7065
    @musicbrazilian7065 Рік тому +13

    I cannot believe how soft-spoken her mom spoke about this injustice, omg! God bless this family.

    • @blueseptember2174
      @blueseptember2174 Рік тому +1

      I know she been through the ringer of emotions but her quiet strength really spoke to me. I won't forget her.

  • @HingleMacCringleberry
    @HingleMacCringleberry Рік тому +15

    So it wasn’t a tubing accident it was a boating accident.

  • @americangirl6654
    @americangirl6654 Рік тому +8

    This is so heartbreaking, and these parents are so brave coming forward like this. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace Cassidy!

  • @coolkidsbros3041
    @coolkidsbros3041 Рік тому +34

    May she Rest In Peace and my deepest condolences to her family and friends.

  • @teppydiaz
    @teppydiaz Рік тому +24

    “she’s living her life thru me now and I have to live my life to the fullest for the both of us” - that gave me so much goosebumps..

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 Рік тому +125

    So sad, such a sweet loving family, adorable girl. RIP little Cassidy. Condolences to the family.

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +1

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @hollyjanenace751
    @hollyjanenace751 Рік тому +1

    So sorry for the loss of your daughter. God Bless you for trying to help other families ❤

  • @yasimeendurrani1209
    @yasimeendurrani1209 Рік тому +1

    Heart breaking...Earnest prayers for all of them.

  • @alice-lynnnewman5987
    @alice-lynnnewman5987 Рік тому +62

    Such an important message. I think most people wouldn’t realize the danger of not having a trained staff observer on the boat. Thank you to Cassidy’s family for bringing this to light.

    • @jameslast3192
      @jameslast3192 Рік тому +8

      Observer would make no difference in this story. Just a bad inexperienced boatman.

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +1

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 Рік тому +1

      That's why natives don't engage in these activities. Tourists seems to lose their common sense when they are on vacation.

    • @eileenwatt8283
      @eileenwatt8283 Рік тому +1

      @@Truecrimecafe yes please stop. Have you noticed when your on vacation the natives aren't participating in these activities? It's because we know they are not safe.
      Some islands banned them.
      Just enjoy the weather and the beach if it's not high tide.

  • @canisamator7937
    @canisamator7937 Рік тому +80

    My heart goes out to this family. By making others aware they are turning their tragedy into something positive, possibly saving lives!

    • @eddyrivera7287
      @eddyrivera7287 Рік тому +2

      There’s nothing positive about this tragedy bruh. It’s a learning lesson. The loss of a child is never to be highlighted as “something positive”

    • @Maximus90277
      @Maximus90277 Рік тому

      @@eddyrivera7287 lol

    • @stiofanmcareavey1697
      @stiofanmcareavey1697 Рік тому

      ​@@eddyrivera7287if you read the comment properly, they meant losing the child was a tragedy but bringing more awareness is a positive thing? How is that so difficult to understand?

  • @casey6223
    @casey6223 Рік тому +4

    Her brother's comment broke my heart. He's not responsible to live her life for her now and I hope his parents can help him realize that.

  • @AdventureswithLandon
    @AdventureswithLandon Рік тому +30

    I'm amazed by the reporter taking the time to mention the family's strength. Many others would just proceed with the next part. My heart goes out to the family. As the brother of a 14 year old and 6 year old, I can't imagine going through such a loss.

  • @nancyayotte2297
    @nancyayotte2297 Рік тому +48

    I'm so sorry 😞. Thank you for helping others. Your daughter would be proud of all of you.

  • @broadcastdiva1
    @broadcastdiva1 Рік тому +1

    To the family, thank you for sharing this and my condolences.

  • @youarecreatedforapurpose
    @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +7

    That's really heartbreaking that a beautiful young girl died so early 😥 ,I hope she is in a better place now.

  • @GenF91
    @GenF91 Рік тому +212

    So sorry for their loss. May their daughter RIP ❤️.

    • @TKCH00
      @TKCH00 Рік тому +2

      Natural selection

    • @Ok-cb5lw
      @Ok-cb5lw Рік тому

      @@TKCH00are you numb in the head??

    • @fovo8470
      @fovo8470 Рік тому +7

      @@TKCH00 why are you people like this

    • @seavs1
      @seavs1 Рік тому +1

      @@fovo8470 Cause they hate their own life and want to make others feel miserable and angry.

    • @HT-bi2qb
      @HT-bi2qb Рік тому

      😂😂

  • @julievanderleest
    @julievanderleest Рік тому +76

    This is just sad. Here this family is hurting deeply and yet they want to help others and share their story so this tragedy doesn’t happen to someone else. Hugs and prayers for this family.❤

  • @pamelag7553
    @pamelag7553 Рік тому +3

    A big thanks to this family for bringing to light a very urgent safety risk at this vacation spot and probably many others. I pray that God will comfort their hearts and heal them. 🙏

  • @lynday
    @lynday Рік тому +2

    I very much admire the courage and strength that this family has after going through such a traumatic experience. There is absolutely no worse pain in the world than losing your child. I know because I lost my son.
    May God give this family peace through this difficult time. 💖💖

  • @aleahboone4323
    @aleahboone4323 Рік тому +63

    The picture of her sitting in the hammock in the room, she looks like an Angel 😇. Rest in Peace Cassidy. Thank You for her family sharing their story and insight on regulations that travellers should be aware of. Condolences.

    • @Vanessanealacrylicart
      @Vanessanealacrylicart Рік тому +6

      She definitely does look like an angel. Peace to the family.

    • @shaynanichelle8621
      @shaynanichelle8621 Рік тому +4

      I thought the same thing she does may she RIP

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +1

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @TheUltimateRey
      @TheUltimateRey Рік тому

      She is an angel 😇

  • @jaygeeinMN
    @jaygeeinMN Рік тому +69

    The picture of Cassidy sitting in her hammock chair makes it look like she has angel wings. 😇 😭

    • @leece_6702
      @leece_6702 Рік тому +6

      Yes, was just about to say this too

    • @houseofsolomon2440
      @houseofsolomon2440 Рік тому +2

      Just like an angel 🕊

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +2

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @aishabea7118
      @aishabea7118 Рік тому +1

      @you are created for A purpose Alhamdulilah for being a Muslim

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      @@aishabea7118 Alhamdulillah for Islam 🥰

  • @nickisbeautybar
    @nickisbeautybar Рік тому

    So sorry for the loss, but thank you for your kindness and wanting to help other families not to have to deal with the same sorrow your family has .🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I will for sure take your advice if ever tubing 😇

  • @angierae7653
    @angierae7653 Рік тому +8

    I can't imagine ever having to endure the loss of a child....as there's no greater loss as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't matter how old they are either, as my 55 yr. old brother passed away 3 months after being hit by a car, and I'll NEVER FORGET for as long as I live, my poor mother's cry over the phone when she called to give me the news. It's absolutely devastating!!!! Prayers for this family and ALL of the other parents and families out there having to live with such heartache.

  • @valeriet9092
    @valeriet9092 Рік тому +20

    I'll definitely remember this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm not going to forget this. Thank you for trying to save others.

  • @Tellittothefireflies
    @Tellittothefireflies Рік тому +3

    i can only think of how upsetting and enraging this is. i am an oldest daughter and older sister, this really feeds into my fear of things going out of control in a split second. this family had to go home without one of their daughter and sister, gone forever in such a sudden way. gosh, how the world works.
    i know they won’t see this, but truly, sending strength and more calm and peaceful things to come for this family, hope she’s in a good place somewhere else and that she knew she was loved and appreciated here.❤

  • @hulamei3117
    @hulamei3117 Рік тому

    So very, very sorry. Thank you for sharing your story and loss to save others.

  • @shannon222ish
    @shannon222ish Рік тому +103

    God bless this family in their incredible unimaginable grief & may they be successful in their mission to educate/ inform & hopefully create a positive change.

  • @allisonmichael9510
    @allisonmichael9510 Рік тому +154

    It’s inspiring that the family is strong enough to do this. I believe they are going to save many lives over time. ❤

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      I'm here to save your life.. I invite you to Islam, please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @deliamurphy382
    @deliamurphy382 Рік тому +1

    So sorry for your loss, i cannot imagine the pain you suffered.

  • @davidjasse8386
    @davidjasse8386 Рік тому +1

    so sorry to hear the news may her memory be a blessing

  • @Blaze_1961
    @Blaze_1961 Рік тому +71

    As a parent I can't imagine the grief you both are going through and I hope I never do. I've lost both parents and all siblings, but our own children hold a special spot no other can fill. Stay strong and be there for each other is all I can say.

  • @Ryancuasay
    @Ryancuasay Рік тому +65

    This family’s strength and diligence is remarkable.

    • @stiofanmcareavey1697
      @stiofanmcareavey1697 Рік тому

      Different mentality being they are from Ireland and not your typical American "let's sue" family

  • @sandsdawner8649
    @sandsdawner8649 Рік тому

    Your daughter is beautiful, and thank you for sharing this.

  • @margiesweet6362
    @margiesweet6362 Рік тому

    I'm so sorry for your loss! Such a tragedy. I pray for you to be comforted and that this awareness you bring, will save lives. 🙏😔❤️

  • @samanthasimental3788
    @samanthasimental3788 Рік тому +15

    She looks beautiful in the chair it looks like she has wings. Rest in peace.

  • @Cooltrainer_Kevin
    @Cooltrainer_Kevin Рік тому +19

    Wow, what a strong family. My heart goes out to them.

  • @NBC09
    @NBC09 Рік тому +8

    I remember my hubby and I almost died when we went snorkeling in the DR. The people that took us got drunk. Other people there had to help us! I can’t imagine their experience!

  • @karinpalaneck6060
    @karinpalaneck6060 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. How hearbreaking this is.

  • @deborahpica7108
    @deborahpica7108 Рік тому +31

    I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a horrible tragedy. Praying for your family. May Cassidy Rest in Peace

  • @sapphirerain70
    @sapphirerain70 Рік тому +143

    So sorry.. I can’t imagine what this family is going through. ❤🙏🏻

    • @strugglingcollegestudent
      @strugglingcollegestudent Рік тому

      Was she wearing a life jacket btw?

    • @sapphirerain70
      @sapphirerain70 Рік тому

      @@strugglingcollegestudent very good question!

    • @miranda846
      @miranda846 Рік тому

      @@strugglingcollegestudent 1:48 "with her life jacket on"

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @Defnotforthat
    @Defnotforthat Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU for the awareness. I am super sorry and sad for your loss. May God blesses your heart and gives you strength

  • @kikismith9563
    @kikismith9563 Рік тому

    Sorry for your loss.😔
    Thanks for the warning/information.

  • @lieuwina
    @lieuwina Рік тому +32

    I am so sorry for the loss of their daughter and I am so sorry that they are going through this pain. Cassidy, R.I.P. I pray their family finds strength to heal and thank you to this family for sharing this story.

  • @dekotahrunninghorse9372
    @dekotahrunninghorse9372 Рік тому +18

    Thank you so very much to this family in sharing their story and the dangers! My deepest condolences and prayers !

  • @JustJenReacts
    @JustJenReacts Рік тому +3

    I feel so bad for this family for losing their beautiful daughter. My condolences 💐

  • @mikaylaasmr
    @mikaylaasmr Рік тому +1

    that plane ride back home … i cannot imagine. Rest in Peace angel

  • @PFCD
    @PFCD Рік тому +172

    What a wonderful message ...MOM you will save lives. I don't think I'll ever forget about Cassidy now. Who would have thought a simple tubing excursion would end in this tragedy. My condolences and prayers to all of you❤

    • @missmorla1339
      @missmorla1339 Рік тому

      This martyring is bullshit and won't save anyone it will destroy lively hoods and end family vacations, it will make those trying to make a living impossible and those who cant take extravagant vacations every year or even every decade even more unlikely to be able to take them because the costs will go up and only the rich will be able to afford it.
      Their kid died sad but everyone shouldn't be punished for one freak accident because narcissistic twats want to publicize their need for attention and martyr their dead kid.

    • @PFCD
      @PFCD Рік тому

      @@missmorla1339 In addition to being an idiot everything you just said is not even remotely true. Boy can you take a narrative and run away with it and make it into something ten times greater than it is.

    • @missmorla1339
      @missmorla1339 Рік тому

      @@PFCD Well not sorry that reality slapped you so hard you can't deal. Perhaps use common sense and it wont be such a shock.

    • @PFCD
      @PFCD Рік тому

      @@missmorla1339 Well as of my response to you, YOU are the only negative response and 75 people agree with me. In case you can't do the math that makes you the minority by far with your weird way of thinking. Maybe that will SLAP YOU into reality (as you say to me) if you can do math and use some cognitive thinking. I'm also purposely being cruel to you to point out how cruel you sound when you talk about her family. So try to digest that one too.

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому +2

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

  • @ronniecarson8756
    @ronniecarson8756 Рік тому +81

    This can happen anywhere. Sorry for your lost. RIP to the daughter. Prayers for the family.

    • @alexhidel3732
      @alexhidel3732 Рік тому +4

      Exactly, ski 🌲 ⛷️ all kinds of accidents

    • @akan626
      @akan626 Рік тому +1

      How do you lose control of a boat?
      Did he shift into the wrong throttle setting?
      Did he know how to use the shifter?
      Was there something wrong with the shifter?
      Why was he in the boat using the shifter in the first place?
      Why would you trust a place like Arube to make sure you're safe?
      No it can't "happen anywhere".

    • @ronniecarson8756
      @ronniecarson8756 Рік тому

      @@akan626 The sad fact is when its ur time to go, it's time to go. Accidents happen everyday, world wide. Life is not guaranteed.

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      There's no guarantee for life, I invite you all to Islam. Please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.

    • @ronniecarson8756
      @ronniecarson8756 Рік тому

      @@youarecreatedforapurpose No thanks I love Jesus Christ and only thur him do you enter heaven. Islam is deception, Muhammad is no god of mine👎

  • @cindyowens1940
    @cindyowens1940 Рік тому +1

    So sorry for the families loss. Wonderful what they are doing to make things safer for travelers.

  • @juliemolthop8980
    @juliemolthop8980 Рік тому +1

    How sad. RIP Cassidy. And prayers for your family. Tragic loss

  • @20501johnson
    @20501johnson Рік тому +7

    I am so so sorry that you experienced this loss. I am grateful for the warning.

  • @mlimrx
    @mlimrx Рік тому +7

    I'm so sorry for their loss. What a brave couple for fighting for change.

  • @amylmoquin519
    @amylmoquin519 Рік тому +2

    I wish this family the best and hope they all heal with time, as they bring their story to people's attention.❤️

  • @MamazitaCole
    @MamazitaCole Рік тому +2

    Prayers & strength to her family 😢❤ so sad! I’m so sorry 💐

  • @mritzs5142
    @mritzs5142 Рік тому +110

    Just hearing about this now and knowing how long the family has been suffering is heartbreaking and I just feel like holding the father mother and brother ! the guilt of the father must be so overwhelming, it's only natural for a parent to beat themselves down because of something like this but experience is knowledge and it doesn't always come on our timetable, God-bless you all of you. Beautiful people

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Рік тому +1

      Y didn't the boat slow down 😢 😲

  • @thisspacenotforrent
    @thisspacenotforrent Рік тому +8

    Appreciate the warning, hugs and prayers for this family...

  • @SamJustSaying
    @SamJustSaying Рік тому +3

    Rest in peace baby girl ❤ we never know when it’s our time. This is just sad 💔

  • @lori4089
    @lori4089 Рік тому +1

    She was a beautiful young lady. Rest In Paradise Cassidy!

  • @detailsmove
    @detailsmove Рік тому +39

    this is incredibly sad and heartbreaking, I hope they find their peace

  • @opppoo4311
    @opppoo4311 Рік тому +11

    Thank you to this family for helping others ❤ I hope you find peace.

  • @_WorldPeace
    @_WorldPeace Рік тому

    .
    😢
    Thank you for sharing

  • @Traveloften2015
    @Traveloften2015 Рік тому

    So sorry to hear but thank you for sharing

  • @gailnegroni3118
    @gailnegroni3118 Рік тому +9

    My prayers are going out to this amazing family👏👏May God comfort them each and everyday. Thanks for using your story to help others.

  • @ehhhhhe
    @ehhhhhe Рік тому +20

    As someone who lives 20 min from a huge lake and has been on the water my whole life, this could happen to anyone, anytime on the water. Being on the water is never inherently safe, you should always be aware accidents can happen. It's not failproof. My mom flew out of a tube once and broke her leg really badly. Watersports are extreme and you always have to be careful. You should always have a lookout to tell the driver once someone flies off so they can turn around immediately.
    I'm sorry for their loss.