Vigil held for Riley Valcin, victim of Montréal’s Old Port Ferris Wheel accident
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People whose lives were touched by Valcin brought flowers and gave speeches, describing him as a successful man who was funny, hardworking and an incredible friend.
More than 200 people, including friends, family and co-workers, gathered in the Old Port to remember the life of 22-year-old Riley Jonathan Valcin who died on Christmas Day in a workplace accident at Montreal’s Old Port Ferris Wheel.
People whose lives were touched by Valcin brought flowers and gave speeches, describing him as a successful man who was funny, hardworking and an incredible friend.
His best friend, Roberto Rivera-Rubio, said Valcin changed his life after giving him the confidence to shed his shy attitude.
“He was always smaller than me but he’s a giant, he’s always shown that,” Rivera-Rubio said fighting back tears.
“You’d think that I’d be defending him. But it was Riley who always defended me when I was in danger. Riley would put himself forward. He was a warrior until the end.”
Rivera Rubio’s heartfelt speech and description of Valcin also brought his parents, Micheline Casseus and Gamaniel Valcin, to tears.
“I’m sure he will watch us from above. Thank you Riley, you were the best friend I could ever have,” Rivera-Rubio said.
“I feel that he’s here with me and holding me by the arm like when we were kids. Even after his death, he keeps helping me. I thank you my brother.”
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