Grande Roue de Montreal: The identity of the dead youth was revealed

Riley Wallace is the name of a 22-year-old man who died in a workplace accident on Christmas Day at Montreal Ferris Wheel.

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Nicholas Begin, spokesman for the Committee on Standards, Equities, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST), said the worker, who was in the process of removing the ice from the tourist spot in the old port, was in distress.

Aides rushed the teenager to a hospital on Saturday afternoon, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of Riley Walcin, a B.A. student, at the Old Montreal Harbor on December 25. On behalf of the members of our community, we extend our deepest condolences to Riley’s family, friends and acquaintances,” Polytechnic tweeted.

Sebastien Piche, the college’s director of education, who was also his basketball coach, posted a long condolence message on Facebook.

In his speech, he recalled the student’s academic career, and stressed that he had dreamed of becoming an engineer and had succeeded in being admitted to the École Polytechnique de Montreal.

“We are heartbroken by the unjust division of a young man who has left his mark on himself with his courage, dedication and perseverance. As Director of Studies, I admire Riley’s exceptional achievement in overcoming difficulties and in showing that it is possible to achieve lofty goals. As a basketball coach, I admire Riley’s enthusiasm and enthusiasm for inspiring all of us, ”he concluded.

On its social networks, Big Wheel announced on Sunday that it will close for an indefinite period without mentioning the name of Relax Walls.

“Please note that La Grande Roue de Montreal is closed until further notice. We will notify you when Attraction reopens. Your tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase. We’re sorry, but read the Instagram account.

Many Internet users have noted the lack of empathy for gravity management.

“The Ferris Wheel incident breaks my heart. The way the management of Grand Roue de Montreal handled that tragedy cools my blood. My condolences to the family of the young man who died there. I hope they will be prosecuted, which is disgusting and unacceptable, ”a user shared.

Another posted, “Imagine going to work on Christmas day and finding death, Montreal Ferris wheel making a post, we’re sorry we’re going to close, but your tickets are valid for 1 year. Rip Riley Walls will never go there again”!

On Monday morning, Ferris Wheel finally released a message in support of the family, asking that “everyone who responds on social media should be respectful and express their grief and feelings in Riley’s tender heart.” “

A fundraising fund has been launched for the victim’s family by the young man’s best friend Roberto Rivera-Rubio. “It will be used for final service charges and any costs that may affect the family of the relay,” Roberto said.

“We have known each other and have been sharing our lives for 15 years now. Riley was more than a friend, he was a brother,” he added. He left her behind. “

Within 12 hours, the fundraising goal of $ 30,000 was reached and donations continued.

The link to participate is available here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/soutien-la-famille-de-riley