Canadian in distress

If you travel one must know that help is not always readily available. I was held in Mexico by a crazy man and did manage to get to the Can. Embassy but only with help from a desk clerk. It is amazing what our countries do NOT do to help. I will never be stuck like that again and it was the only time in my life I ever had to beg for help. I was so scared until I got back into Canada. Worst time of my life.

I nearly lost my life today due to a riptide. I never knew what one was till today. I'm trying to learn all I can about it and came across this youtube video. Your absolutly right that awareness needs to be raised. Thank you for making this video.

The government failed here, look at the effort put forth forth in lebanon for "dual-citizens", the majority of whom never even lived in canada at any time. Hady, you went out saving someones life and from having known you it wasnt surprising what you did and a fitting way for you to go on to the next plane of existence.

You just said the true I LIVE IN CANADA....

this is an outrage.  my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Hi Marius, could you please update me with what is happening, there is nothing on the news, I just spoke to my brother Tony, who is good friend of Hady's and didn't know much more. I am assuming the search has ended, when is everyone coming home and how is Tiffany and Hady's family? I have prayed for them and for Hady's return everynight. THANK YOU for what you have for Hady and his family.

Being on the beach this day I unfortunately witnessed this tragedy and am disgusted at the lack of support from what is claimed to be a 5 star hotel. Two people in plastic rings were in difficulty 10 to 15 mins before allowing the hotel additional time to react. As expected I have not received a reply to a report emailed to Gregory Beck General Manager 4th January. Copies of this communication have now been passed to our travel company First Choice.

For those of you stating that his friends and family should not have asked or expected to get help from the canadian embassy should examine the Canadian embassy's website in the Dominican and you may get a better understanding of the role of the embassy specifically you should check the section that states "We are here to help you in case of an emergency" and check out the section under missing persons and medical emergency and realize that none of these steps were taken in this case.

Stand by Hady, do not allow his passing to be forgotten, get the fight back to the Canadian Embassy. What they have done is not acceptable. How do you react how you call them and tell them that your love one is in danger, and they tell you to call tomorrow?!!!
I believe the U.S. Embassy, would react quickly!! What would you say about that Mr. Harper?!!!!!