Canadian man died protecting daughter in Sint Maarten, family says
June 9, 2019
"A Quebec man who died following an alleged robbery attempt in Sint Maarten was shot while trying to protect his daughter, his family said.
A family member identified the Canadian victim as Sylvain Valade from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, a town in the Laurentians region north of Montreal.
Global Affairs Canada said Saturday a Canadian citizen had died in Florida after an incident in the Caribbean nation, but declined to provide further information.
The victim's daughter, Yanie Valade, paid tribute to her father in an emotional Facebook post, saying he died a hero.
"The images are constantly turning in my head, and the sound of the shot haunts me," she wrote.
"My beloved papa, you left as a hero, you saved my life and you protected me until your last breath, just like you always did."
June 9, 2019
"A Quebec man who died following an alleged robbery attempt in Sint Maarten was shot while trying to protect his daughter, his family said.
A family member identified the Canadian victim as Sylvain Valade from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, a town in the Laurentians region north of Montreal.
Global Affairs Canada said Saturday a Canadian citizen had died in Florida after an incident in the Caribbean nation, but declined to provide further information.
The victim's daughter, Yanie Valade, paid tribute to her father in an emotional Facebook post, saying he died a hero.
"The images are constantly turning in my head, and the sound of the shot haunts me," she wrote.
"My beloved papa, you left as a hero, you saved my life and you protected me until your last breath, just like you always did."