The 22-year-old who died in a workplace accident on Christmas Day at the Montreal Ferris Wheel was named Riley Valcin.
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“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Riley Valcin, a student at b. in civil engineering on December 25 at the Old Port of Montreal. On behalf of the members of our community, we extend our deepest condolences to Riley’s family, friends & friends. “Polytechnique’s Twitter account posted Monday morning.
The 22-year-old worker was clearing the snow from the Old Port tourist attraction when the tragedy occurred.
The helpers transported the young man to a hospital center early Saturday afternoon, where he finally died.
On its social networks, the Big Wheel announced Sunday its closure for an indefinite period without mentioning the name of Rilex Valcin.
“Please note that La Grande Roue de Montréal is closed until further notice. We’ll let you know when the attraction reopens. Your tickets are valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase. We are sincerely sorry, “read the Instagram account.
Several Internet users noted the lack of empathy of the management of the attraction.
“The Ferris Wheel incident breaks my heart. The way the management of the Grande Roue de Montréal handled the tragedy makes my blood run cold. My sympathies to the family of the young man who lost his life there. I hope they will be prosecuted, it is odious and unacceptable, ”shared a user.
“Imagine going to work on Christmas Day and finding death and the Montreal Ferris wheel makes a post that says’ we’re sorry we’re going to be closed, but your tickets will be valid for 1 year. Never go to that fucking RIP RILEY VALCIN place again. Another posted.
On Monday morning, the Ferris Wheel finally posted a message of support for the family, asking “everyone who responds on social media to remain respectful and to express their grief and emotions in Riley’s gentle spirit.” “
A fundraising fund has been launched by the young man’s best friend, Roberto Rivera-Rubio, for the bereaved family. “It will be used to pay for the funeral service fees as well as any expenses that could affect Riley’s family,” said Roberto.
“We have known each other and have shared our lives for 15 years now. Riley was more than a friend, he was a brother, ”he added. “He left behind his mother, Micheline Casseus, his father Gamaniel Valcin, his brother, Joey Valcin, as well as his family and friends. “