A family is warning others after daughter dies in tubing accident | GMA

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]

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]

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

[@ytr3488]

It all has happened to our families especially after reading and seeing this on KZbin

[@Minniechii]

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

[@missmorla1339]

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]

@@alannajackson4235 Are you OK ?

[@kelseyc6944]

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]

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

[@SeanEazymolestkids]

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

[@robkerr9930]

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

[@Blobsiclechunk]

@MSMEG IX obviously us

[@rpm2night]

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]

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

[@louie111887]

that was sad to hear honestly. poor family

[@gmanjordan4154]

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

[@wombat5252]

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---]

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

[@Romy---]

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

[@jojomakes]

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]

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

[@BeeTruthful]

yeah exactly

[@LochsLibrary]

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

[@angel91485]

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]

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]

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]

I totally agree

[@supertenor561]

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]

why out of all the comments this made me teary eyed

[@AvecPoesie]

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]

@@AvecPoesie very well said. 💛

[@omarmonteverde6606]

They’re so genuine. I hope they find peace

[@MISNM0]

Echo 🕊

[@freedom4063]

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

[@eagle25311]

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

[@freedom4063]

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

[@eagle25311]

@@freedom4063 You're welcome.

[@prettymesmerizing]

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]

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]

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

[@HK00088]

Rip little angel ❤️ 🥀

[@dawnmcqueen-shaw9693]

Amen!

[@littlebigcommentaries9833]

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]

@@littlebigcommentaries9833 ok edgelord

[@evelynneleven]

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]

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]

Hawaii not a safe place for tourist

[@hellohej5525]

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

[@patrickjones2843]

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]

@@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.

[@irielgordon2693]

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

[@MISNM0]

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]

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

[@judithgrace9850]

Many have to live with lost relatives.

[@Itsunclegabby]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@cognitiveconnectionss]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@KarinaCastilloPurple]

@@toyah6459 lol

[@maxfullerton5228]

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

[@no_biggie_smalls]

No originality whatsoever

[@mookiess]

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.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@jewellllll]

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

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

Very true. Amazing.

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Translation: I don't care about it anymore let's move on

[@sunnystormy4973]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist -what ?-

[@hunna5849]

Do you know them🤓😺😀😃😅🤩💩😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@amandavan55]

Too big a weight on his shoulders........

[@lydiakatsaropoulos3182]

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 ❤️

[@kerridavis2630]

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 ❤️🙏🕊️🤍

[@simple_naildesigns]

So sorry for your loss 🙏🏽

[@margauxdevenny]

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.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

[@cmss3819]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Bvnnyboo]

To God we belong and to Him we return

[@alisasewell]

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]

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

[@natatatt]

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]

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]

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

[@nothanks1239]

@@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.

[@piratejoan]

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

[@donnareeweeks6180]

What exactly is healing light ?

[@roza1139]

@@donnareeweeks6180 that's what I was wondering 🤔

[@wjb4578]

​@@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]

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

[@reginajackson4172]

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

[@justicewillprevail1106]

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]

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.

[@lunagrace8717]

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]

It's the way he has chosen to mourn.

[@kymgriffith7139]

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]

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

[@josephdahdouh2725]

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]

@@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.

[@CY3ER]

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]

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

[@moffeya]

@@ThomasSawyers i

[@josephdahdouh2725]

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]

🥺 My condolences 🥺.

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@susiemeade6404]

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

[@verencia_hahaha]

This is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to the family

[@t.brooks7602]

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]

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]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose Pure fiction

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@Mike-DuBose *in your fiction mind !

[@Mike-DuBose]

@@youarecreatedforapurpose Good comeback 😂

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@Mike-DuBose lol 😂

[@delphinium5555]

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.

[@Ikacita]

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

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

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

[@upcloseimage]

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]

What is a spotter?

[@bmtwls]

@@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]

@@bmtwls oh wow

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@junopierre2988]

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]

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

[@joekoenen8508]

​@silver44414STOP BREING JEALOUS

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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]

@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]

@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.

[@iamdestlol]

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

[@JustJenReacts]

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

[@m.haslam8495]

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]

Police kill black kids all the time you never feel bad

[@sandplanet471]

I hate Whigglets

[@oghayez]

@J C ggaayy!!

[@MatthewMS.]

She wasn’t young

[@margaretr5701]

@@MatthewMS. 13 isnt young?

[@denisek292]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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

[@kw344]

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.

[@GenF91]

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

[@TKCH00]

Natural selection

[@Ok-cb5lw]

@@TKCH00are you numb in the head??

[@fovo8470]

@@TKCH00 why are you people like this

[@seavs1]

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

[@HT-bi2qb]

😂😂

[@seviregis7441]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@americangirl6654]

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

[@coolkidsbros3041]

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

[@nancyayotte2297]

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

[@canisamator7937]

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

[@eddyrivera7287]

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”

[@Charmander009]

@@eddyrivera7287 lol

[@stiofanmcareavey1697]

​@@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?

[@hollyjanenace751]

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

[@broadcastdiva1]

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

[@julievanderleest]

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.❤

[@shannon222ish]

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

[@deliamurphy382]

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

[@MamazitaCole]

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

[@alice-lynnnewman5987]

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]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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]

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

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@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.

[@sapphirerain70]

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

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Was she wearing a life jacket btw?

[@sapphirerain70]

@@strugglingcollegestudent very good question!

[@miranda846]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@angierae7653]

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.

[@musicbrazilian7065]

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

[@blueseptember2174]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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

[@musicalsapphire9456]

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

[@teppydiaz]

“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..

[@PFCD]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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.

[@yasimeendurrani1209]

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

[@briantega6408]

Very sorry for your loss. Stay strong during this difficult time

[@Mickeymallory22]

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.

[@deborahpica7108]

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

[@davidjasse8386]

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

[@hulamei3117]

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

[@allisonmichael9510]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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.

[@AdventureswithLandon]

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.

[@pamelag7553]

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. 🙏

[@Defnotforthat]

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

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

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

[@ronniecarson8756]

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

[@alexhidel3732]

Exactly, ski 🌲 ⛷️ all kinds of accidents

[@akan626]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@kikismith9563]

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

[@Tellittothefireflies]

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.❤

[@lieuwina]

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.

[@Cooltrainer_Kevin]

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

[@margiesweet6362]

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. 🙏😔❤️

[@cindyowens1940]

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

[@20501johnson]

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

[@Blaze_1961]

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.

[@lynday]

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. 💖💖

[@karinpalaneck6060]

Thank you for sharing. How hearbreaking this is.

[@HingleMacCringleberry]

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

[@aleahboone4323]

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]

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

[@shaynanichelle8621]

I thought the same thing she does may she RIP

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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]

She is an angel 😇

[@juliemolthop8980]

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

[@carmens.8817]

So sorry for your loss, praying for all of you!

[@samanthasimental3788]

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

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Like an angel 🕊

[@Ryancuasay]

This family’s strength and diligence is remarkable.

[@stiofanmcareavey1697]

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

[@mikaylaasmr]

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

[@Traveloften2015]

So sorry to hear but thank you for sharing

[@mritzs5142]

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]

Y didn't the boat slow down 😢 😲

[@jaygeeinMN]

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

[@leece_6702]

Yes, was just about to say this too

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Just like an angel 🕊

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

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]

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

[@youarecreatedforapurpose]

@@aishabea7118 Alhamdulillah for Islam 🥰

[@amylmoquin519]

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

[@dawneparker1862]

Breaks my heart! I’m so sorry

[@mlimrx]

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

[@detailsmove]

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

[@_WorldPeace]

. 😢 Thank you for sharing

[@robinfun2123]

That's so sad!!! My prayers go out to the family

[@thisspacenotforrent]

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

[@briannalitz2802]

This is so incredibly tragic. Rest in paradise beautiful girl. I'm so incredibly sorry to all those effected!

[@kate-luna6373]

I am really sorry for your lost. Thank you for sharing and for the valuable tips what to watch out for. Once again I truly sorry for your lost.

[@AimeeCVaj]

So sorry for their loss.

[@dianecelento4974]

RIP Cassidy. Prayers to the family getting through this

[@opppoo4311]

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