Thank you for this tribute video to a very special man. I had the honor of being on 2 cruises with Gene Young. One was just 2 weeks before he passed. My husband and I spoke with him after the evening theater performance. He was ending his contract on MSC Seascape that week and was heading to Miami to a new position with MSC in which he would be over all the other cruise directors. We thought it might be a promotion but who knows...I was so very saddened to hear of his death on 2/14/23. I will forever remember him.
So sorry for your loss Jared. I know how it feels to lose a brother and my heart aches for you. I only met him once but he left an impression on me and I will never forget him!
Breaks my heart. He was so young and seemed very funny and good-hearted. You just never know what's really going on behind someone's smile. So sorry for your loss, Mark. And Gene's family as well. Depression and mental illness are real. Check on your loved ones. You never know. It could save their life. ❤️
There are so so many people who have depression, almost all would never think about taking their own lives. The people who do, have a completely different type of regular deppression. Wish doctors could help them. Rip kiind man.
Gene was a friend from high school. He was the most incredibly kind, caring , funny and beautiful human! Truly!! Everyone loved him!! He also had the most BEAUTIFUL singing voice. ❤ This has been a shock to everyone. 😢 Thank you for posting this.
That is so sad 😞 We never got the pleasure with sailing with Gene, but he looked like an amazing person . Praying for his family during this difficult time 🙏
He was a lot of fun! We didn't know what to expect with MSC... we didn't know if the really had a cruise director that was out and about... Very sad...
Sailed out of Miami December 11 2022 seascape. He hosted the solo group. Sat down at the table I was at. Such a happy multi talented young man . Very sad he suffered from depression. My prayers are with his family
I didn't know! I'm so sorry to to hear this. We sailed with him last January, he was great, a genuinely funny guy, you never know what's behind someone's smile, sending prayers to his family, for their huge loss.
My best friend was cruising on the MSC ship that dock on Feb 12th in Miami. He was the cruise director and she said he was so entertaining and funny. She can't believe that 2 days later he was gone. Very sad. May he RIP🙏
He really was! I wasn't sure what to expect from MSC, but Gene was out there just like you would expect on a Carnival cruise...................he was a lot of fun, very talented and will be missed!
Thanks for sharing this... Gene has been the best CD I've ever worked with, but also a great friend and one of the kindest souls I met in the world. Always motivating the whole crew and giving the best to us. I've been growing enormously with him as a professional and as a human being since I met him. I loved him so much and now my biggest regret is that I've never said to him very clearly 😞 I wish I could have helped him someway... God bless his beautiful soul.
I grew up with Gene and his family. Truly some of the most amazing people! Gene was an amazing person on the outside - I had no idea he was struggle inside! My heart breaks for his family!
Working in cruiseship is not easy we work 12 to 14hrs per day without restday we suffer depression stress from boses, family, etc. But we always smile trying to hide everything to give a good service. Then some passengers think that they buy you you're their slave and they make their own rules in the ship. Small mistake they make it big.. sometimes they order this food then we you serve it is not what they expected they say is not what i order even you repeat that 3x while she order then you took that what she/he like and say i loss my appetite that food waiter wait for a long time because there’s 200waiter fall-in line to pickup food of course pasenger is always right then make scene and complaint to have free from the ship after that they are happy but the crew suffer like hell from manager shouting at you put you somewhere to make you suffer for that mistake.. we know thats style is scam to have a free complementary but if they complain the complain sent it to the main office complain is complain we are italian ship and only italians do that scam they know the rules very well they are happy for complementary but they destroy the life of poor waiters
I commend you and all cruise ships staff as I know you are all some of the hardest workers in ANY industry. This is a great loss, and I hope we can continue to bring the issues of mental illness and depression in to the light.
It's very hard to lose someone this way.... and so young... My older brother was only 43 years old when he committed suicide... I am so sad for him that he didn't get to live out a long life...
Hey Mr. "The Cruse World" lol, sorry, I don't follow your stream and I don't know your name. I'm TJ Young, Gene's eldest brother. I want to express my appreciation for your post. These are videos that most of us haven't seen. I also want to express my appreciation for bringing to light the importance of awareness when it comes to depression and mental illness. You mentioned the cause of death has not been confirmed yet from the Young family. I will confirm with you that Gene Young fell from the roof of a hotel. The cause of death was the impact when he hit the ground. He was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital after the fall. We don't know for sure if it was a suicide or an accident, but there were witnesses and video that make it seem like an apparent suicide. We'll never know for sure. You also mentioned that "apparently Gene had a long history of depression and mental illness". This part made a few of my siblings upset at this post. In your defense, none of us were aware of this so called "long history" of depression and mental illness. He was never diagnosed or reached out for help. It could very well be true, but to those that were closest to him, including me, his oldest brother, best man at his weddings, his confidant and one of his best friends, I was NOT aware of such "history". Nor were any of my other siblings, and there are 8 children in our very close family. Nor was his best mates on the ship. But here is the point I want to make... you might be right. In fact, you're probably right, but the point is that we didn't know! There are others in our family, like myself that suffer from depression, but I'm pretty vocal about what I'm going through. If Gene was also going through it, we didn't know. He was always so happy, intense, humorous, and gracious. It's difficult to self-diagnose whether someone in your circle is in trouble or not. Gene was the best of us! My brother left behind 7 other siblings, my sweet Samoan mother who had to bury her husband in 1995 because of a car accident and then raised us all on her own since, a fiancee, and a little 11 year old son who is being raised very well by his exwife and her current husband. I'm sorry that you went through the same thing we are currently going through with your own brother. I just wanted to set the record straight. Thank you for your tribute very much!
Hey TJ, thanks so much for your reply. The last thing I would ever want is to make anyone upset. I made this video because when I got the news it really hit me. In addition to the story hitting close to home in regards to my personal family circumstances, Gene left a lasting impression on me in just a short time onboard MSC Seashore last year. I researched as much as I could prior to making this video, but their were little facts and that is why articles and news reports always use words like allegedly, or reportedly. when facts cannot be confirmed prior to publishing. The important thing for me was to share the story of Gene and bring in to thee light the struggle that so many people deal with. The sad reality is that many people who do suffer from depression never talk about it, and mask those feelings with a smile or laughter. I hope that we can change that. Since 2015 when my brother passed, I have been active in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and I think it's a great organization for bringing awareness. My thoughts are with your family, and I will always remember Gene! ~~ Mark
Oh wow I didn't know he fell off a hotel in Miami. How sad I didn't hear that in the news. I live in Miami, he sure didn't look depressed. He was funny, charming imat the solo meeting. He sat down next to a friend of mine and an other solo cruiser.
Thank you for this tribute video to a very special man. I had the honor of being on 2 cruises with Gene Young. One was just 2 weeks before he passed. My husband and I spoke with him after the evening theater performance. He was ending his contract on MSC Seascape that week and was heading to Miami to a new position with MSC in which he would be over all the other cruise directors. We thought it might be a promotion but who knows...I was so very saddened to hear of his death on 2/14/23. I will forever remember him.
Thank you for the kind words and video. My brother was an amazing , hilarious man. Forever in our hearts 🤍
So sorry for your loss Jared. I know how it feels to lose a brother and my heart aches for you. I only met him once but he left an impression on me and I will never forget him!
Breaks my heart. He was so young and seemed very funny and good-hearted. You just never know what's really going on behind someone's smile. So sorry for your loss, Mark. And Gene's family as well. Depression and mental illness are real. Check on your loved ones. You never know. It could save their life. ❤️
Very well said, thank you!
@@thecruiseworld You're welcome. ❤️
So, so sad! Praying for his loved ones. Thanks for sharing Mark.
It really hit me…. I was just thinking about this him recently… not sure why…
He was my cousins dad and my uncle he made the best uncle and father ever. ❤❤
He left a lasting impression after just a week on the ship. May he rest in peace.
There are so so many people who have depression, almost all would never think about taking their own lives. The people who do, have a completely different type of regular deppression. Wish doctors could help them. Rip kiind man.
Gene was a friend from high school. He was the most incredibly kind, caring , funny and beautiful human! Truly!! Everyone loved him!! He also had the most BEAUTIFUL singing voice. ❤ This has been a shock to everyone. 😢 Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for your reply! Obviously I only knew Gene as an entertainer, and he left an impression on me in the short time I got to spend around him...
I knew Gene in junior high School. I mostly remember him as the lead in All the school plays. Amazing singer.
He was a very talented guy!
Great video. Thank you for using your platform to share and to inform people on this important message.
Of course Dave... stories like this really hit home for me. Thanks for watching.
That is so sad 😞 We never got the pleasure with sailing with Gene, but he looked like an amazing person . Praying for his family during this difficult time 🙏
He was a lot of fun! We didn't know what to expect with MSC... we didn't know if the really had a cruise director that was out and about... Very sad...
He is the most memorable cruise director I had seen. A big loss for MSC Seascape family.
Sailed out of Miami December 11 2022 seascape. He hosted the solo group. Sat down at the table I was at. Such a happy multi talented young man . Very sad he suffered from depression. My prayers are with his family
It is very sad Betty...
I didn't know! I'm so sorry to to hear this. We sailed with him last January, he was great, a genuinely funny guy, you never know what's behind someone's smile, sending prayers to his family, for their huge loss.
I figured he was probably the CD on your cruise as well... He had a big energy about him... RIP
My best friend was cruising on the MSC ship that dock on Feb 12th in Miami. He was the cruise director and she said he was so entertaining and funny. She can't believe that 2 days later he was gone. Very sad. May he RIP🙏
He was very talented.
I had the opportunity to sail with Gene back in 2018. He was such a funny guy. Had such a sweet soul.
I totally agree Katie. He will be missed.
Beautiful tribute
Thank you very much!
This is extremely sad. Looks like he was a great cruise director.
He really was! I wasn't sure what to expect from MSC, but Gene was out there just like you would expect on a Carnival cruise...................he was a lot of fun, very talented and will be missed!
Oh I am so sorry Mark.
Depression is real... and you never know what's behind some ones smile... I am glad I got to sail with Gene!
Thanks for sharing this... Gene has been the best CD I've ever worked with, but also a great friend and one of the kindest souls I met in the world. Always motivating the whole crew and giving the best to us. I've been growing enormously with him as a professional and as a human being since I met him. I loved him so much and now my biggest regret is that I've never said to him very clearly 😞 I wish I could have helped him someway... God bless his beautiful soul.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Gene!
@@thecruiseworld thank you also for sharing your brother's story ❤️
I grew up with Gene and his family. Truly some of the most amazing people! Gene was an amazing person on the outside - I had no idea he was struggle inside! My heart breaks for his family!
This one has honestly shook me. Check in with your friends and loved ones.
So true... so important!
I work with him at MSC seashore! 😔 Rest In peace.
❤️
Oh, this is just absolutely heartbreaking - I always think this type of role must be so intense - thoughts and prayers with his family ❤
It’s high stress for sure…. Too many people suffer from depression and they never talk to anyone…
Yes, this was such sad news to hear.
Working in cruiseship is not easy we work 12 to 14hrs per day without restday we suffer depression stress from boses, family, etc. But we always smile trying to hide everything to give a good service. Then some passengers think that they buy you you're their slave and they make their own rules in the ship. Small mistake they make it big.. sometimes they order this food then we you serve it is not what they expected they say is not what i order even you repeat that 3x while she order then you took that what she/he like and say i loss my appetite that food waiter wait for a long time because there’s 200waiter fall-in line to pickup food of course pasenger is always right then make scene and complaint to have free from the ship after that they are happy but the crew suffer like hell from manager shouting at you put you somewhere to make you suffer for that mistake.. we know thats style is scam to have a free complementary but if they complain the complain sent it to the main office complain is complain we are italian ship and only italians do that scam they know the rules very well they are happy for complementary but they destroy the life of poor waiters
I commend you and all cruise ships staff as I know you are all some of the hardest workers in ANY industry. This is a great loss, and I hope we can continue to bring the issues of mental illness and depression in to the light.
Bless you 🙏
My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family
It's very hard to lose someone this way.... and so young... My older brother was only 43 years old when he committed suicide... I am so sad for him that he didn't get to live out a long life...
@@thecruiseworld ya it’s a shame people don’t think what they’re doing to their loved ones
Sad
It is…. He was a very talented guy….
So Sad....
You just never know what people are going through…
@@thecruiseworld Truth
Hey Mr. "The Cruse World" lol, sorry, I don't follow your stream and I don't know your name. I'm TJ Young, Gene's eldest brother. I want to express my appreciation for your post. These are videos that most of us haven't seen. I also want to express my appreciation for bringing to light the importance of awareness when it comes to depression and mental illness. You mentioned the cause of death has not been confirmed yet from the Young family. I will confirm with you that Gene Young fell from the roof of a hotel. The cause of death was the impact when he hit the ground. He was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital after the fall. We don't know for sure if it was a suicide or an accident, but there were witnesses and video that make it seem like an apparent suicide. We'll never know for sure. You also mentioned that "apparently Gene had a long history of depression and mental illness". This part made a few of my siblings upset at this post. In your defense, none of us were aware of this so called "long history" of depression and mental illness. He was never diagnosed or reached out for help. It could very well be true, but to those that were closest to him, including me, his oldest brother, best man at his weddings, his confidant and one of his best friends, I was NOT aware of such "history". Nor were any of my other siblings, and there are 8 children in our very close family. Nor was his best mates on the ship. But here is the point I want to make... you might be right. In fact, you're probably right, but the point is that we didn't know! There are others in our family, like myself that suffer from depression, but I'm pretty vocal about what I'm going through. If Gene was also going through it, we didn't know. He was always so happy, intense, humorous, and gracious. It's difficult to self-diagnose whether someone in your circle is in trouble or not. Gene was the best of us! My brother left behind 7 other siblings, my sweet Samoan mother who had to bury her husband in 1995 because of a car accident and then raised us all on her own since, a fiancee, and a little 11 year old son who is being raised very well by his exwife and her current husband. I'm sorry that you went through the same thing we are currently going through with your own brother. I just wanted to set the record straight. Thank you for your tribute very much!
Hey TJ, thanks so much for your reply. The last thing I would ever want is to make anyone upset. I made this video because when I got the news it really hit me. In addition to the story hitting close to home in regards to my personal family circumstances, Gene left a lasting impression on me in just a short time onboard MSC Seashore last year. I researched as much as I could prior to making this video, but their were little facts and that is why articles and news reports always use words like allegedly, or reportedly. when facts cannot be confirmed prior to publishing. The important thing for me was to share the story of Gene and bring in to thee light the struggle that so many people deal with. The sad reality is that many people who do suffer from depression never talk about it, and mask those feelings with a smile or laughter. I hope that we can change that. Since 2015 when my brother passed, I have been active in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and I think it's a great organization for bringing awareness. My thoughts are with your family, and I will always remember Gene! ~~ Mark
Oh wow I didn't know he fell off a hotel in Miami. How sad I didn't hear that in the news. I live in Miami, he sure didn't look depressed. He was funny, charming imat the solo meeting. He sat down next to a friend of mine and an other solo cruiser.