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Heather Hall, a higher education teacher, was the only American to perish in the disaster. Aziz, a man also with Moroccan nationality, was identified as the third deadly victim from Canada.
Two more deadly victims of the accident with the Glory Elevator were identified, and the identity of 11 of the 16 people who lost their lives in the disaster was now known.
Heather Halla higher education teacher at the College of Charleston, South Carolina (USA), lost his life in derailment at 52. According to, Heather was in Portugal to participate in a conference.
His death was confirmed by the Dean of the School of Education, where Hall teaches courses as part of the teacher training department. “This is a tragic loss for all of us. shared your love for travel with your students. We will miss your energy, kindness and focus on students ”, can read an email sent to students.
The US citizen, who was the mother of two daughters, also had a doctorate in education from the University of South Carolina, according to her biography on the institution’s website. It was specializing in literacy And it was one of the most innovative teachers in the special education business.
“Heather Lynn Hall, a daughter, sister, mother, educator and dear defender, died doing what she was doing best – living life fully, boldly and with an open heart to the world. Heather grew up in a home full of love unconditional. This love has expanded, reaching every corner of your life. Above all, Heather’s most beloved role was to be the mother of two amazing children, ”said a family note.
Identified Canadian-Marrocine victim
It was also also revealed the identity of the third Moroccan deadly victim. According to a source of the embassy heard by the public, the 42-year-old man was called Azizbut your nickname was not disclosed. Aziz lived in Toronto, Canada, and worked in the financial sector.
Aziz’s wife, who is around 30, was with her husband in the Glory Elevator, but survived the disaster and is hospitalized with injuries. The couple was on vacation in Portugal for the first time and was on the second day of a trip planned for a week. Aziz entered the Canadian passport, but his family wants the body to be transferred to Morocco.
Heather and Aziz thus join a list already composed of five Portuguese, including the guard André Marques and four employees of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lisbon: Pedro Trindade, Alda Matias, Ana Paula Lopes and Sandra Coelho.
It was still already, the Canadians André Bergeron e Blandine Daux and the British Kayleigh Smith e William Nelson.
About the Ukrainian mortal victim, it is known to be a 54-year-old man who came to Portugal after the war, with humanitarian protection status. Regarding the South Korean couple, it is also known that they traveled with a third person, who was injured in the accident.
