We were on the first of 4 back to back cruises from Los Angeles to Australia and New Zealand when tragedy struck. After leaving Honolulu, we got word that our son Daniel had passed away. We had to cancel our cruises and come home.

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  1. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. We were on the same cruise as you and have enjoyed your videos infact saw ourselves on one. We can't imagine the pain and sadness you are feeling and keep you in our prayers We hope our paths cross on the ocean and am sure Daniel will be watching over you God Bless

  2. I just found your videos today and have watched a few. You guys are awesome and I thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences. You are so informative and helpful. My heart aches for you at this difficult time. Your son will live on with all you do. You will see him in the eyes of your grandson and in the little things in life. Once people are in your hearts, you have them forever. My heartfelt condolences to you, his wife and son and the rest of your family and friends.

  3. What a tragic loss. I'm so sorry for the pain you are enduring. I can't even imagine. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  4. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the loved ones. God watch over you two during this difficult time.

  5. I sat here for quite some time after watching this thinking about you, your devastating loss and the bravery needed to share this. I wish each of your viewers could take away a bit of the pain. Please take good care of yourselves and each other.

  6. so sorry for your loss – your love for your son and each other shines through in your faces. God bless you both.

  7. So sorry Garrett and Janet. I just started watching your videos for my upcoming cruise, and wish this video had not needed to be made. Thankful the ships and planes were accommodating. So sorry, again. All my love

  8. My condolences to you both. I just started watching your videos a couple days ago. Heading to Alaska this summer and I really enjoyed the two videos I’ve watched so far.

  9. Stumbled across one of your Hawaii videos the other day and went looking for your further adventures in the south Pacific….then I came across this video. Absolutely heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss. May your son rest in peace knowing how much he is loved.

  10. I can’t even imagine. My heart truly goes out to you both. God bless you and give you strength and comfort.

  11. So very sorry for your loss. A child should never go before the parents. Your hearts will be empty and broke for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

  12. I want to add. Even for your loss. I see he had a 1 Year old. My dad was killed when I was 2. I don't remember him but I feel him With me my whole life. His parents raised me and my brother after that. I have a few things of his and treasure them. Love that child and keep his memories alive, tell them stories. save things for the kid for when they are older. ❤️

  13. So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the emptiness you feel. Our prayers are with you both. 😢

  14. I know this happened a few months ago. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I lost my oldest daughter last April. It seems so wrong to lose a child. Hugs.

  15. So sorry about your great loss! Only those who have stood in those shoes can identify with such a great loss. Please know that your videos have helped me a lot in researching for future cruises. You are doing a great service, so I hope you can continue when it is appropriate.

  16. You are such kind and sweet people. I am so sorry for your loss of your son. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<hugs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  17. I'm checking some tips for our upcoming cruise in UK and your channel is very helpful! Then I saw this video and I became teary eyed watching this! I really feel for you as I had a very similar experience when we were in Switzerland last year, it was my mom! God bless you both and may Daniel rest in peace!

  18. You both are so genuine and witty on your videos, I was immediately drawn in. My heart really broke for you both seeing these news. You both give people a lot of joy with your videos and if only we could give some of that back during this impossibly unthinkable time.

  19. So very sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in eternal peace. Prayers to you and your families. I'm really glad I was able to meet you both on the Sapphire Princess this past March. We chatted for a bit in Cabo San Lucas out in town. I would always yell out Port Monkeys whenever I spotted you. You both do a great job videoing all the ports. As I told you in Cabo. You're the Huel Houser of cruising. Take care and keep up the great work!

  20. So sorry for your loss. We lost my brother at 39 also just a few weeks shy of his 40th. I admire your courage to post and share about this and to continue living and enjoying life in spite of your grievous loss. God Bless!

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