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Canada Whale Tour Boat Victims Obituary
The boat made a mayday call late Sunday afternoon on what was a calm, clear and sunny day off the tourist community of Tofino, a popular destination for whale watchers on Canada's West Coast, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said.
Lt.-Cmdr Desmond James, a spokesman for the rescue agency staffed by Canadian military and Coast Guard personnel, said late Sunday that the agency's search concluded with five people dead, 21 rescued and one person missing. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will take over the search for the person who remains missing, according to the AP.
The boat, the 20-meter Leviathan II, was partially submerged 8 nautical miles (12 nautical kilometers) west of Tofino.
Tofino's mayor described the town's mood as tense but commended residents for their quick aid in the rescue effort.
"Everybody's heart is just breaking for what's going on here and wanting to be as helpful as possible," Josie Osborne said in a telephone interview late Sunday with the AP.
Coast Guard vessels and search and rescue aircraft had searched into the night for survivors.
John Forde, who runs The Whale Centre, another whale watching operation, responded to the call for help and was told the search was for four or five missing people.
The ship that went down was operated by Jamie's Whaling Station, Forde said. He said he had no idea how it could've sunk.
Forde said Jamie's Whaling Station was one of the first of its kind off Vancouver Island and had been around for many years.
On Sunday, five ambulances were dispatched and several off-duty paramedics went to the dock to help, said Jenn Hamilton, a spokeswoman for British Columbia Emergency Health Services.
Canada's Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the boat's sinking.
52 Entries
Virginia Dessart
October 26, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to the families who had lost loved ones and prayers for the ones who had passed away and the missing. May God give comfort and help everyone heal in this time of need. Virginia Dessart Green Bay, WI
S Scribner
October 31, 2015
My deepest sympathies to all the victim's families. May the Father of tender mercies be with you all during this mournful time.
Patricia Montgomery
October 30, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Tyeka McGuire
October 30, 2015
I am deeply saddened to hear about this tragedy. You all have my most heartfelt condolences. Matt 5:4
JACKIE HENDERSON
October 29, 2015
JACKIE
Marilynn
October 29, 2015
My heart goes out to the families and close friends for such a tragic accident. During such a grievance time words seems to be of little comfort. However there are words that can comfort those who are mourning as no other words can. Our Heavenly Father who created us has the desire and the ability to undo the effects of death. At Hosea 13:4 He promises to empty the grave of our loved one's from death. Our tears of pain will be replaced with tears of joy.
October 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of all the victims. May God continue to comfort you all.
Emma
October 28, 2015
To the Families,
May you have peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord, during this difficult time.-- (1 Timothy 1:2)
October 28, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76
October 28, 2015
My heart goes out to the families who have loss their loved ones in this tragedy. May you be comforted by your memories and most importantly the " God of peace."
October 28, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to all the families who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy. May you find comfort from God's word."Throw all your burdens on him cause he cares for you".(1Peter5:7)
October 28, 2015
May the God of comfort be with you and your family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time
October 27, 2015
What a loss of life , I'm sorry for all the family victims, Pian and grief can overwhelm us. God word help us to see that God is not behind this tragedies @ Job 34:10
October 27, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your loved one,may the love of God and his holy spirit be with the families'of these victims...Matt.5:4.....
October 27, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. Take comfort in the scriptural promise at Isaiah 65:17
October 27, 2015
What a loss of life. May GOD be with all the families. In times like this, GOD words will Comfort and sustain you. Please look to him for help.
Nancy Woodwell-Freedman
October 27, 2015
Prayers & thoughts are with the families & friends of this awful tragedy. May your loved ones rest in eternal peace and may the perpetual light shine upon them.
AJ
October 27, 2015
Sorry for the losses. May the God who binds up brokenhearted" and comfort all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time (Is 61:1, 2) with heartfelt sympathy.
Yvonne
October 27, 2015
I've been on several whale watching boat trips and could never imagine something terrible like this happening! So sorry to the families of the victims.
October 27, 2015
My heart goes out to all the families dealing with the loss of their loved ones. I hope the word found at 2 Corintians 1:3,4 give you confort.
October 27, 2015
May it comfort you to know that God and others care.
Sincerely
October 27, 2015
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families and loved ones who are affected by this tragedy. Pain and grief can overwhelm us however God's word helps us to see that God is not behind these tragedies (Job 34:10) states "It is unthinkable for God to act wickedly for the Almighty to do wrong" (Ezekiel 18:32) "I do not take pleasure in the death of anyone". Psalm 31:7 states that he sees our affliction and is aware of your deepest distress. May you find comfort and peace in God's word as you mourn the loss of your loved ones.
JLP
October 27, 2015
It's heartbreaking to know that a nice family/friends day turned into a nightmare for these families...Our thoughts goes to them...I know that no word will take the pain away, but I know that our Heavenly Father promises to become a Stronghold to those who suffers...Psalms 91:2... May the God of all comfort and strength grant you the inner peace and the ability to endure your loss... Please accept my sincere condolences...
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October 27, 2015
To the families,
I send my condolences to all. God promises to provide you with the strength you need to endure.
1 Peter 5: 7
Frank Bellafonte
October 27, 2015
All this is so sad. How unfair for lives to be taken while peacefully enjoying life!
As cruise enthusiast, I will remember this event, and have special thoughts for those who perished, each moment I spend at sea. They have found peace of mind.
A friend from the Canadian Capital
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
October 27, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Mary Goodreds
October 26, 2015
Rest in Peace
Brenda
October 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the victims of this tragedy. May the God who gives peace provide the peace you need to cope with your loss.
Yvonne Lucas
October 26, 2015
So Sorry for your loss
Sheila Kiernan
October 26, 2015
Our hearts are with you all at this difficult time; praying for you to have the strength to carry on. Your friends in Shandaken, New York 12480.
Donna Fairchild
October 26, 2015
My sincere sympathies to the families and friends of those who perished.
Dorothy Owchar
October 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to all families who lost loved ones on the tour boat in Tofino. A terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers to the survivors as they cope with this tragedy.
Stacy
October 26, 2015
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
October 26, 2015
To Each of The Family: Words are so hard to express when an unforeseen tragedy happens. Your grief is felt in our hearts.
May you be comforted in the future plans from the God (Psalms 83:18) of All Comfort and Hope that He guarantees to relieve suffering,and give an opportunity to your loved ones to enjoy living on a global paradise earth. This you can trust says Numbers 23:19 quote, "God is not a mere man who tells lies....When he says something, will he not do it? When he speaks, will he not carry it out?" (New World Translation of Holy Scriptures)
May you have peace and comfort in those plans.
Jane Patel
Calif. & Alaska
October 26, 2015
Live and love each day as your last with no regrets. Offer each waking moment with prayers, thoughts, and words for the day. May your fragile lives find comfort in your hearts from cherished memories. You will be in our prayers.
Friends from the heart!
Wilson Family
October 26, 2015
Our prayers are with the families at this difficult time.. May you feel the comfort and peace that God gives to those suffering the loss one ones so dear.
October 26, 2015
To the Families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragedy, there are no words to convey our sorrow for you during these trying times. May you treasure the memories of your loved ones. Be assured that the God of Comfort has them tucked away in his memory as well and know that with prayer and supplication he will guide you through the difficult times ahead.
S.J., New Jersey
October 26, 2015
Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friend of the Canada Whale Tour Boat Victims. May Almighty God give all of you strength, courage and peace as you face the days ahead. Cherish the many memories and wonderful times that you shared together. Isa 41: 10, 13
October 26, 2015
To the Canada tour boat victims, Please accept my condolences on this tragic accident. May the prayers of family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.
angie coxton
October 26, 2015
Prayers for all involved.
Tammy Davis
October 26, 2015
To the families of this tragedy my condolences.
Adrian Barnette
October 26, 2015
We'll miss you !
October 26, 2015
I am sorry to hear of the loss of these innocent victims. We are indeed living in what the Bible describes as being "time and unforeseen occurrences".(Eccl. 9:11)This is exactly how to described what happened to these innocent ones. Who knew that a beautiful day of whale watching would end in a day of sadness and grief? Please know that you are not alone in your grief, the God of all comfort is here for you as well. I encourage you to turn to him in prayer and he will surely sustain you. Please take care.
October 26, 2015
PRAYING FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS.
Scott Chamberland
October 26, 2015
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Jane Dowling
October 26, 2015
God bless you all (( ))
October 26, 2015
My condolences to the victims families, May you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God has your love ones in his memory, and he provides escape from death .Psalm 68:20.
Willie
October 26, 2015
May the families of those lost in that catastrophe get strength and comfort from the many who share their loss. All of you are in the thoughts and prayers many. God heal the brokenhearted, and He bind up their wounds.-Psalms147:3
Rose D
October 26, 2015
The families and friends of the Canada Whale Tour Boat Victims have my deepest and sincere condolences in the loss of their dear beloved one. May you all find comfort from the inspired words of Hosea 13:14.
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