Rare mitsugirly Posted April 7, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I just got home from work and heard about this. Did anyone else hear what happened? The only thing I can find about it is HERE. I know this site makes their money off of things like this, but I haven't found anything else to confirm it. So sad and my heart goes out to the crew members family and the NCL family. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted April 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2014 The "Events at Sea" site also posted that article. It is probably true. Like anywhere, be aware of your surroundings. We heard no particulars, was the crew member in a "bad area"? In a public area? Mahogany Bay? Coxen Hole? Outskirts of town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 7, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Both Cruise Junkie and Cruise Law News usually get the fact that something happened right, it's just the details that tend to get massaged that you need to treat with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 7, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Very sad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingnut Posted April 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If the news is true~~God bless the crew member and his family! You really have to know your surroundings! I did a very stupid thing in San Juan back in "2008" and will never repeat that one again (first cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted April 7, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) This is so sad. Prayers for his family, friends and fellow crewmembers........ Comment from the Article "friend - April 7, 2014 2:50 AM I am so sad. Jacob is friend and he just worked as a cook for a few months onboard Norwegian Pearl. The gunman shot him twice just because Jaycob refused to give up his handphone. Jacob is only 27 and still has a baby few months old back home in Philippines. May he RIP." Edited April 7, 2014 by peg013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted April 7, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Didn't realize those animals could afford bullets down there. Jacob can remind everyone of an important lesson: never argue with a gunman. Your phone simply isn't worth it. Sounds so cliche, but apparently, it needs to be said. Sorry to hear this terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 7, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It is very close to port where crew go a lot for food and free wifi to call or skype home. I myself been there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjnyc323 Posted April 7, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Didn't realize those animals could afford bullets down there. Jacob can remind everyone of an important lesson: never argue with a gunman. Your phone simply isn't worth it. Sounds so cliche, but apparently, it needs to be said. Sorry to hear this terrible news. He didn't have chance to give up phone. He was shot by man on bike who shot him twice and grabbed his phone and ran. Edited April 7, 2014 by sjnyc323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksurf Posted April 7, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 7, 2014 NCL should consider deleting this port from their schedules. This is not the first problem for crew or passengers in Roatan. A family on a Carnival ship were robbed in January. The cruise lines discontinued ports in Mexico and the government has stepped up security to bring them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 7, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was in Roatan on business last year; did not encounter any problems. I thought it was a very nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted April 7, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Very very sad. Prayers for his family. Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserssandr Posted April 7, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2014 NCL should consider deleting this port from their schedules. This is not the first problem for crew or passengers in Roatan. A family on a Carnival ship were robbed in January.The cruise lines discontinued ports in Mexico and the government has stepped up security to bring them back. Roatan is one of our favorite ports. Crimes like this can happen any where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted April 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Norwegian is actually moving many port visit to Banana Coast which is in the main part of Honduras... not really sure that is going to be any safer. I just recently returned from the Jewel where our best port of all was Roatan and I took a private excursions and felt totally safe. Of course when ever I travel I always keep my guard up. I do not feel that Roatan is any less safe than say....St Thomas where there have been many assaults on crew and cruise passenger and some being killed. Or as far as that goes how safe is the city of Miami :rolleyes: Sadly things happen no matter where you are. My prayers go out the the NCL Crew Members family sadly he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Crew may need to go in groups in many ports not just Roatan. Edited April 7, 2014 by LAFFNVEGAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicbuffalo Posted April 7, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was in Roatan on business last year; did not encounter any problems. I thought it was a very nice place. My momma taught me that "Looks can be deceiving". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig-n-carol Posted April 7, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It is definitely true. Unfortunately, several websites are showing graphic images of his body. Not sure why they feel that is necessary, but it does offer proof that it happened. Horrible for the ship, crew and family of this young man. Just awful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted April 7, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 7, 2014 My momma taught me that "Looks can be deceiving". Well said. Any place you go that has such poverty, you know folks are going to do what it takes to get by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted April 7, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted April 7, 2014 A NCL crew member has posted "I have received words from our CEO Kevin Sheehan that NCL is cancelling our 3 ships Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Dawn, and Norwegian Jewel port of call to Roatan. Good call, Mr Sheehan! We urge other cruise ship operators such as Carnival and Royal Caribbean to do the same to avoid tragedies like this to happen again." This is truly sad. Roatan is my favorite port and such a beautiful place. Crime can and does happen anywhere. I hate the thought of missing Roatan. :( I wonder if this is just a temporary thing (since they didn't mention the Sun, which I will be on in November). :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted April 7, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2014 To take a human life for a cell phone is one of the most barbaric things possible. I truly hope the SAVAGE ANIMAL responsible suffers a terrible, painful death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted April 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I read on facebook that a crew member has reported that Kevin Sheehan has pulled his ships from Roatan. I only hope this is accurate because it is the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted April 7, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Didn't realize those animals could afford bullets down there. . Not sure if it is poor wording, but the above statement doesn't sit right with me. It sounds like the poster was categorizing all Hondurans as animals. I don't think that is what the poster meant, but it certainly reads that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted April 7, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Not sure if it is poor wording, but the above statement doesn't sit right with me. It sounds like the poster was categorizing all Hondurans as animals. I don't think that is what the poster meant, but it certainly reads that way. I must agree with you. That post was upsetting and turned me off in a big way. Edited April 7, 2014 by halos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Ranger Posted April 7, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If these people want to experience genuine poverty all they need to do is murder a few more cruise ship passengers and they will get their wish in very short order. My guess is that they stay away from the white tourists and likely preyed on this poor guy because he looked more like an affluent local. Somewhere a crime boss is going to be very unhappy with this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted April 7, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Although I had a nice visit, it is sad someone lost their life. I will pray for his family and for his fellow crew members. Edited April 7, 2014 by AF-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djacobson Posted April 7, 2014 #25 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I read on facebook that a crew member has reported that Kevin Sheehan has pulled his ships from Roatan.I only hope this is accurate because it is the right thing to do. I haven't seen any official announcement from NCL. Since I'm leaving on Sunday and I had booked an excursion, it would be great to see something official by NCL. I agree it is the right thing to do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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