Cere Kay Berlin/ Aala
Born October 7, 1947 Monroe, Washington
Died December 27, 2001, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Cere has always been one for adventure and lived life on her own terms. Nearly 30 years ago she moved to New York City and built a life with many friends. She was well loved and even though she was far away from family she always came when she was needed, caring and helping where she could. Her adventure continued and when September 11 came many of the family was worried about her, but she was in the South Seas getting certified as a scuba diver. She informed us that she was going someplace warm for Christmas instead of cold Alberta. She said “I want to be on the sand with a drink in my hand” and planned a holiday in the Virgin Islands at the Hotel on the Cay.
On the morning of December 27 she was having stomach problems, according to hotel staff and they gave her some tea for settling her stomach. I have since found out that Cere has long had stomach problems, especially in the morning. Other than that she always said how thankful she was for her good health. Sometime that morning she went snorkelling near the hotel beach, where I am told this was a common occurrence, even though she was alone. Her body was picked up floating, by a boat and was rushed to the hospital where they worked on her but couldn’t revive her. They then found Pat Powell’s phone number in her possessions. Pat got a hold of me at my work place around 2:00 pm Alberta time, Susan and the boys were in Edmonton at the time.
I called the manager of the Hotel on the Cay and they faxed me some information and phone numbers. I have talked to everyone I could at her place of work, Mohamed in Morocco, Ali and Michael Moro in New York and the police and hotel in the Virgin Islands. We have found her papers and will and DHL has looked up her insurance, Mohamed is the beneficiary of both. As next of kin Susan and I have released her body to Ali who is helping Mohamed deal with the funeral. Mohamed has given DHL permission to gather her belongings from the Hotel and ship them back to New York. Mohamed is expected in New York today, December 29. I understand from Ali that she is working with a funeral home in New York to fly the body there and she will probably go down to fly back with it. I do not know when that will be, as I received a message from the Sergeant in charge of the investigation that gave little information except that the autopsy was not complete and that he would let me know any results. When the police release the body then the funeral home can begin to get it ready for transport.
Mohamed has asked me for advice on what to do. I advised him to work with Ali and Michael, whom he trusts very much, and have Cere cremated and when possible to take her ashes to the land they bought in the Mediterranean where she had hoped to retire with Mohamed and his family. I think this is what she would have wanted. The will is to be delivered to a lawyer in New York for her wishes to be carried out. In the mean time I have suggested that a memorial service be held in Monroe for family and friends on the west coast and in New York for friends and any family that would like to go. Susan and I are available at Mohamed’s request to go to New York and help out. We know that in New York we will only be able to offer moral support. In cities I am like a fish out of water.
I want the people on both sides of the country to understand that both families of Cere are in as much pain no matter if they are blood relatives or friends that Cere had adopted into her New York family. It is not an easy time for any of us, but as Cere often said ‘Life must go on, we must be thankful for every day we have and enjoy it and the people around us’. That is what Cere would have wanted. Let us pray for each other, support each other in our grief, and then go out and make Cere proud as we continue to accept and support each other and our own friends, We will miss her smile, infectious laugh, good humour, and bold adventurous spirit. And I know that she is now with her Maker and Heaven is a livelier place as a result.
Psalm 91 – On Eagle’s Wings
Michael Joncas
You who dwell in the shelter of our God who abide in this shadow for life,
Say to the Lord: “My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!”
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under God’s wings your refuge, God’s faithfulness your shield.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
For to God’s angels is given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
Today Cere Kay you soar with the Angels. We will all miss you very much.
To Mohamed; we know how much you and Cere meant to each other and how deep your love for each other was. Please know that you have friends and family in Lacombe. Peace be with you and we pray that Allah be with you and your family.
To those who have helped and are helping at this difficult time. Thank you so very much. Cere was so lucky to have so many friends. Special thank you to Ali and Michael Moro, The DHL, Robert Fitzerald and David Hormon, and the staff at the Hotel on the Cay, Marion Hazlewood,
I am sending this to all that we have e-mail for . Please send it on to those I have missed or print it for those who do not have computers. I would invite all of you to share your feelings with each other by e-mail or phone. Jon and Jeff are working on a picture history of Cere and will send it our later. All of these memories can then be saved as a personal memorial to Cere. If you would like this in some different format please let me know. Kathy has volunteered the Borlin girls to arrange the Monroe memorial and Ali is arranging the New York memorial. Please let us know the dates as soon as possible so travel plans can be made by those who would like to attend.
Jim, Susan Jon Jeff Helm
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN CHRISTIANSTED HARBOR
by Source staff
Dec. 28, 2001 - A woman believed to be vacationing on St. Croix apparently drowned Thursday in the water off Hotel on the Cay in Christiansted Harbor.
At 1:38 p.m., the unidentified woman's body was pulled from the water by crew members of the St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures dive boat, which was heading out for an afternoon dive. Ed Buckley, co-owner of the SCUBA excursion business, told police that as he was taking the boat through the Water and Power Authority ship channel near the hotel, he saw what he thought was a snorkeler. As the boat got closer, however, he said, it was apparent the person in the water was not moving or using a mask and snorkel.
Crew members jumped into the water to retrieve the woman, who was clad in a black Lycra skinsuit and dive fins. Efforts to revive her began on the boat as Buckley called his wife at SCUBA's downtown Christiansted shop, and she in turn called 911. Within minutes, Buckley got the boat back to the Christiansted Boardwalk, where resuscitation efforts continued until an ambulance arrived.
A passenger on the dive boat said that the woman’s face was "blue" when she was pulled from the water and that she was unresponsive to the rescue efforts.
Hotel on the Cay staff members went to the boardwalk in an effort to determine if the victim, a Caucasian who appeared to be in her late 30s to early 50s, was a guest. Whether that was the case was not immediately clear.
http://www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi/
Born October 7, 1947 Monroe, Washington
Died December 27, 2001, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Cere has always been one for adventure and lived life on her own terms. Nearly 30 years ago she moved to New York City and built a life with many friends. She was well loved and even though she was far away from family she always came when she was needed, caring and helping where she could. Her adventure continued and when September 11 came many of the family was worried about her, but she was in the South Seas getting certified as a scuba diver. She informed us that she was going someplace warm for Christmas instead of cold Alberta. She said “I want to be on the sand with a drink in my hand” and planned a holiday in the Virgin Islands at the Hotel on the Cay.
On the morning of December 27 she was having stomach problems, according to hotel staff and they gave her some tea for settling her stomach. I have since found out that Cere has long had stomach problems, especially in the morning. Other than that she always said how thankful she was for her good health. Sometime that morning she went snorkelling near the hotel beach, where I am told this was a common occurrence, even though she was alone. Her body was picked up floating, by a boat and was rushed to the hospital where they worked on her but couldn’t revive her. They then found Pat Powell’s phone number in her possessions. Pat got a hold of me at my work place around 2:00 pm Alberta time, Susan and the boys were in Edmonton at the time.
I called the manager of the Hotel on the Cay and they faxed me some information and phone numbers. I have talked to everyone I could at her place of work, Mohamed in Morocco, Ali and Michael Moro in New York and the police and hotel in the Virgin Islands. We have found her papers and will and DHL has looked up her insurance, Mohamed is the beneficiary of both. As next of kin Susan and I have released her body to Ali who is helping Mohamed deal with the funeral. Mohamed has given DHL permission to gather her belongings from the Hotel and ship them back to New York. Mohamed is expected in New York today, December 29. I understand from Ali that she is working with a funeral home in New York to fly the body there and she will probably go down to fly back with it. I do not know when that will be, as I received a message from the Sergeant in charge of the investigation that gave little information except that the autopsy was not complete and that he would let me know any results. When the police release the body then the funeral home can begin to get it ready for transport.
Mohamed has asked me for advice on what to do. I advised him to work with Ali and Michael, whom he trusts very much, and have Cere cremated and when possible to take her ashes to the land they bought in the Mediterranean where she had hoped to retire with Mohamed and his family. I think this is what she would have wanted. The will is to be delivered to a lawyer in New York for her wishes to be carried out. In the mean time I have suggested that a memorial service be held in Monroe for family and friends on the west coast and in New York for friends and any family that would like to go. Susan and I are available at Mohamed’s request to go to New York and help out. We know that in New York we will only be able to offer moral support. In cities I am like a fish out of water.
I want the people on both sides of the country to understand that both families of Cere are in as much pain no matter if they are blood relatives or friends that Cere had adopted into her New York family. It is not an easy time for any of us, but as Cere often said ‘Life must go on, we must be thankful for every day we have and enjoy it and the people around us’. That is what Cere would have wanted. Let us pray for each other, support each other in our grief, and then go out and make Cere proud as we continue to accept and support each other and our own friends, We will miss her smile, infectious laugh, good humour, and bold adventurous spirit. And I know that she is now with her Maker and Heaven is a livelier place as a result.
Psalm 91 – On Eagle’s Wings
Michael Joncas
You who dwell in the shelter of our God who abide in this shadow for life,
Say to the Lord: “My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!”
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under God’s wings your refuge, God’s faithfulness your shield.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
For to God’s angels is given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
Today Cere Kay you soar with the Angels. We will all miss you very much.
To Mohamed; we know how much you and Cere meant to each other and how deep your love for each other was. Please know that you have friends and family in Lacombe. Peace be with you and we pray that Allah be with you and your family.
To those who have helped and are helping at this difficult time. Thank you so very much. Cere was so lucky to have so many friends. Special thank you to Ali and Michael Moro, The DHL, Robert Fitzerald and David Hormon, and the staff at the Hotel on the Cay, Marion Hazlewood,
I am sending this to all that we have e-mail for . Please send it on to those I have missed or print it for those who do not have computers. I would invite all of you to share your feelings with each other by e-mail or phone. Jon and Jeff are working on a picture history of Cere and will send it our later. All of these memories can then be saved as a personal memorial to Cere. If you would like this in some different format please let me know. Kathy has volunteered the Borlin girls to arrange the Monroe memorial and Ali is arranging the New York memorial. Please let us know the dates as soon as possible so travel plans can be made by those who would like to attend.
Jim, Susan Jon Jeff Helm
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN CHRISTIANSTED HARBOR
by Source staff
Dec. 28, 2001 - A woman believed to be vacationing on St. Croix apparently drowned Thursday in the water off Hotel on the Cay in Christiansted Harbor.
At 1:38 p.m., the unidentified woman's body was pulled from the water by crew members of the St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures dive boat, which was heading out for an afternoon dive. Ed Buckley, co-owner of the SCUBA excursion business, told police that as he was taking the boat through the Water and Power Authority ship channel near the hotel, he saw what he thought was a snorkeler. As the boat got closer, however, he said, it was apparent the person in the water was not moving or using a mask and snorkel.
Crew members jumped into the water to retrieve the woman, who was clad in a black Lycra skinsuit and dive fins. Efforts to revive her began on the boat as Buckley called his wife at SCUBA's downtown Christiansted shop, and she in turn called 911. Within minutes, Buckley got the boat back to the Christiansted Boardwalk, where resuscitation efforts continued until an ambulance arrived.
A passenger on the dive boat said that the woman’s face was "blue" when she was pulled from the water and that she was unresponsive to the rescue efforts.
Hotel on the Cay staff members went to the boardwalk in an effort to determine if the victim, a Caucasian who appeared to be in her late 30s to early 50s, was a guest. Whether that was the case was not immediately clear.
http://www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi/
Cere Kay Berlin/ Aala
Born October 7, 1947 Monroe, Washington
Died December 27, 2001, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Cere has always been one for adventure and lived life on her own terms. Nearly 30 years ago she moved to New York City and built a life with many friends. She was well loved and even though she was far away from family she always came when she was needed, caring and helping where she could. Her adventure continued and when September 11 came many of the family was worried about her, but she was in the South Seas getting certified as a scuba diver. She informed us that she was going someplace warm for Christmas instead of cold Alberta. She said “I want to be on the sand with a drink in my hand” and planned a holiday in the Virgin Islands at the Hotel on the Cay.
On the morning of December 27 she was having stomach problems, according to hotel staff and they gave her some tea for settling her stomach. I have since found out that Cere has long had stomach problems, especially in the morning. Other than that she always said how thankful she was for her good health. Sometime that morning she went snorkelling near the hotel beach, where I am told this was a common occurrence, even though she was alone. Her body was picked up floating, by a boat and was rushed to the hospital where they worked on her but couldn’t revive her. They then found Pat Powell’s phone number in her possessions. Pat got a hold of me at my work place around 2:00 pm Alberta time, Susan and the boys were in Edmonton at the time.
I called the manager of the Hotel on the Cay and they faxed me some information and phone numbers. I have talked to everyone I could at her place of work, Mohamed in Morocco, Ali and Michael Moro in New York and the police and hotel in the Virgin Islands. We have found her papers and will and DHL has looked up her insurance, Mohamed is the beneficiary of both. As next of kin Susan and I have released her body to Ali who is helping Mohamed deal with the funeral. Mohamed has given DHL permission to gather her belongings from the Hotel and ship them back to New York. Mohamed is expected in New York today, December 29. I understand from Ali that she is working with a funeral home in New York to fly the body there and she will probably go down to fly back with it. I do not know when that will be, as I received a message from the Sergeant in charge of the investigation that gave little information except that the autopsy was not complete and that he would let me know any results. When the police release the body then the funeral home can begin to get it ready for transport.
Mohamed has asked me for advice on what to do. I advised him to work with Ali and Michael, whom he trusts very much, and have Cere cremated and when possible to take her ashes to the land they bought in the Mediterranean where she had hoped to retire with Mohamed and his family. I think this is what she would have wanted. The will is to be delivered to a lawyer in New York for her wishes to be carried out. In the mean time I have suggested that a memorial service be held in Monroe for family and friends on the west coast and in New York for friends and any family that would like to go. Susan and I are available at Mohamed’s request to go to New York and help out. We know that in New York we will only be able to offer moral support. In cities I am like a fish out of water.
I want the people on both sides of the country to understand that both families of Cere are in as much pain no matter if they are blood relatives or friends that Cere had adopted into her New York family. It is not an easy time for any of us, but as Cere often said ‘Life must go on, we must be thankful for every day we have and enjoy it and the people around us’. That is what Cere would have wanted. Let us pray for each other, support each other in our grief, and then go out and make Cere proud as we continue to accept and support each other and our own friends, We will miss her smile, infectious laugh, good humour, and bold adventurous spirit. And I know that she is now with her Maker and Heaven is a livelier place as a result.
Psalm 91 – On Eagle’s Wings
Michael Joncas
You who dwell in the shelter of our God who abide in this shadow for life,
Say to the Lord: “My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!”
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under God’s wings your refuge, God’s faithfulness your shield.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
For to God’s angels is given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
Today Cere Kay you soar with the Angels. We will all miss you very much.
To Mohamed; we know how much you and Cere meant to each other and how deep your love for each other was. Please know that you have friends and family in Lacombe. Peace be with you and we pray that Allah be with you and your family.
To those who have helped and are helping at this difficult time. Thank you so very much. Cere was so lucky to have so many friends. Special thank you to Ali and Michael Moro, The DHL, Robert Fitzerald and David Hormon, and the staff at the Hotel on the Cay, Marion Hazlewood,
I am sending this to all that we have e-mail for . Please send it on to those I have missed or print it for those who do not have computers. I would invite all of you to share your feelings with each other by e-mail or phone. Jon and Jeff are working on a picture history of Cere and will send it our later. All of these memories can then be saved as a personal memorial to Cere. If you would like this in some different format please let me know. Kathy has volunteered the Borlin girls to arrange the Monroe memorial and Ali is arranging the New York memorial. Please let us know the dates as soon as possible so travel plans can be made by those who would like to attend.
Jim, Susan Jon Jeff Helm
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN CHRISTIANSTED HARBOR
by Source staff
Dec. 28, 2001 - A woman believed to be vacationing on St. Croix apparently drowned Thursday in the water off Hotel on the Cay in Christiansted Harbor.
At 1:38 p.m., the unidentified woman's body was pulled from the water by crew members of the St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures dive boat, which was heading out for an afternoon dive. Ed Buckley, co-owner of the SCUBA excursion business, told police that as he was taking the boat through the Water and Power Authority ship channel near the hotel, he saw what he thought was a snorkeler. As the boat got closer, however, he said, it was apparent the person in the water was not moving or using a mask and snorkel.
Crew members jumped into the water to retrieve the woman, who was clad in a black Lycra skinsuit and dive fins. Efforts to revive her began on the boat as Buckley called his wife at SCUBA's downtown Christiansted shop, and she in turn called 911. Within minutes, Buckley got the boat back to the Christiansted Boardwalk, where resuscitation efforts continued until an ambulance arrived.
A passenger on the dive boat said that the woman’s face was "blue" when she was pulled from the water and that she was unresponsive to the rescue efforts.
Hotel on the Cay staff members went to the boardwalk in an effort to determine if the victim, a Caucasian who appeared to be in her late 30s to early 50s, was a guest. Whether that was the case was not immediately clear.
http://www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi/
Born October 7, 1947 Monroe, Washington
Died December 27, 2001, St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Cere has always been one for adventure and lived life on her own terms. Nearly 30 years ago she moved to New York City and built a life with many friends. She was well loved and even though she was far away from family she always came when she was needed, caring and helping where she could. Her adventure continued and when September 11 came many of the family was worried about her, but she was in the South Seas getting certified as a scuba diver. She informed us that she was going someplace warm for Christmas instead of cold Alberta. She said “I want to be on the sand with a drink in my hand” and planned a holiday in the Virgin Islands at the Hotel on the Cay.
On the morning of December 27 she was having stomach problems, according to hotel staff and they gave her some tea for settling her stomach. I have since found out that Cere has long had stomach problems, especially in the morning. Other than that she always said how thankful she was for her good health. Sometime that morning she went snorkelling near the hotel beach, where I am told this was a common occurrence, even though she was alone. Her body was picked up floating, by a boat and was rushed to the hospital where they worked on her but couldn’t revive her. They then found Pat Powell’s phone number in her possessions. Pat got a hold of me at my work place around 2:00 pm Alberta time, Susan and the boys were in Edmonton at the time.
I called the manager of the Hotel on the Cay and they faxed me some information and phone numbers. I have talked to everyone I could at her place of work, Mohamed in Morocco, Ali and Michael Moro in New York and the police and hotel in the Virgin Islands. We have found her papers and will and DHL has looked up her insurance, Mohamed is the beneficiary of both. As next of kin Susan and I have released her body to Ali who is helping Mohamed deal with the funeral. Mohamed has given DHL permission to gather her belongings from the Hotel and ship them back to New York. Mohamed is expected in New York today, December 29. I understand from Ali that she is working with a funeral home in New York to fly the body there and she will probably go down to fly back with it. I do not know when that will be, as I received a message from the Sergeant in charge of the investigation that gave little information except that the autopsy was not complete and that he would let me know any results. When the police release the body then the funeral home can begin to get it ready for transport.
Mohamed has asked me for advice on what to do. I advised him to work with Ali and Michael, whom he trusts very much, and have Cere cremated and when possible to take her ashes to the land they bought in the Mediterranean where she had hoped to retire with Mohamed and his family. I think this is what she would have wanted. The will is to be delivered to a lawyer in New York for her wishes to be carried out. In the mean time I have suggested that a memorial service be held in Monroe for family and friends on the west coast and in New York for friends and any family that would like to go. Susan and I are available at Mohamed’s request to go to New York and help out. We know that in New York we will only be able to offer moral support. In cities I am like a fish out of water.
I want the people on both sides of the country to understand that both families of Cere are in as much pain no matter if they are blood relatives or friends that Cere had adopted into her New York family. It is not an easy time for any of us, but as Cere often said ‘Life must go on, we must be thankful for every day we have and enjoy it and the people around us’. That is what Cere would have wanted. Let us pray for each other, support each other in our grief, and then go out and make Cere proud as we continue to accept and support each other and our own friends, We will miss her smile, infectious laugh, good humour, and bold adventurous spirit. And I know that she is now with her Maker and Heaven is a livelier place as a result.
Psalm 91 – On Eagle’s Wings
Michael Joncas
You who dwell in the shelter of our God who abide in this shadow for life,
Say to the Lord: “My refuge, my Rock in whom I trust!”
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under God’s wings your refuge, God’s faithfulness your shield.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
For to God’s angels is given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
“And I will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of my hand.”
Today Cere Kay you soar with the Angels. We will all miss you very much.
To Mohamed; we know how much you and Cere meant to each other and how deep your love for each other was. Please know that you have friends and family in Lacombe. Peace be with you and we pray that Allah be with you and your family.
To those who have helped and are helping at this difficult time. Thank you so very much. Cere was so lucky to have so many friends. Special thank you to Ali and Michael Moro, The DHL, Robert Fitzerald and David Hormon, and the staff at the Hotel on the Cay, Marion Hazlewood,
I am sending this to all that we have e-mail for . Please send it on to those I have missed or print it for those who do not have computers. I would invite all of you to share your feelings with each other by e-mail or phone. Jon and Jeff are working on a picture history of Cere and will send it our later. All of these memories can then be saved as a personal memorial to Cere. If you would like this in some different format please let me know. Kathy has volunteered the Borlin girls to arrange the Monroe memorial and Ali is arranging the New York memorial. Please let us know the dates as soon as possible so travel plans can be made by those who would like to attend.
Jim, Susan Jon Jeff Helm
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN CHRISTIANSTED HARBOR
by Source staff
Dec. 28, 2001 - A woman believed to be vacationing on St. Croix apparently drowned Thursday in the water off Hotel on the Cay in Christiansted Harbor.
At 1:38 p.m., the unidentified woman's body was pulled from the water by crew members of the St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures dive boat, which was heading out for an afternoon dive. Ed Buckley, co-owner of the SCUBA excursion business, told police that as he was taking the boat through the Water and Power Authority ship channel near the hotel, he saw what he thought was a snorkeler. As the boat got closer, however, he said, it was apparent the person in the water was not moving or using a mask and snorkel.
Crew members jumped into the water to retrieve the woman, who was clad in a black Lycra skinsuit and dive fins. Efforts to revive her began on the boat as Buckley called his wife at SCUBA's downtown Christiansted shop, and she in turn called 911. Within minutes, Buckley got the boat back to the Christiansted Boardwalk, where resuscitation efforts continued until an ambulance arrived.
A passenger on the dive boat said that the woman’s face was "blue" when she was pulled from the water and that she was unresponsive to the rescue efforts.
Hotel on the Cay staff members went to the boardwalk in an effort to determine if the victim, a Caucasian who appeared to be in her late 30s to early 50s, was a guest. Whether that was the case was not immediately clear.
http://www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi/
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