Pierson “Piers” Davis, of Coloma, Michigan, was vacationing with his family on the Harmony of the Seas ship when he fell from an upper deck on Sept. 7 — the day before the vessel was due to dock in Galveston, Texas after a weeklong voyage through the Caribbean.
“My family and I were on a cruise vacation the first week of September and the day before we were to arrive at port the unthinkable happened,” his mom, Audra Pierson Davis, wrote in a heartbreaking Facebook post.
“The thing every parent hopes and prays does not happen to them. It happened to me, it happened to us. My son tragically died.”
The preteen had been playing with friends he’d met on board before he tumbled over a balcony railing and landed in the “Central Park” area of the ship — a bustling spot filled with bars, restaurants and shops, according to reports.
Crewmembers tried to resuscitate him but he was pronounced dead before the ship could dock.
Davis’ family gathered in Coloma last Saturday for a funeral service on what would have been his 13th birthday.
He was described as a “cherished” son and brother who was obsessed with Pokemon, space and golf, according to an online obituary.
“Piers was a brilliant and witty young man, wise beyond his years. He had a natural confidence and social ease, happy to be himself,” the obit said.
“Despite his age, he possessed a mature sense of gratitude and a heart full of love, never hesitating to express it. His mind was sharp, constantly improving his skills and knowledge, often in Pokemon, other video games and any new mystery he could strum up.”
He was “fascinated by Mars and the mysteries of space” and had recently discovered a love for golf, according to the tribute.
“His true peace was found in the woods, where he could reflect and immerse in nature, this was a place he loved to sit and ponder world secrets, like how to make it a better place,” the obit said.
Davis is survived by his parents, Justin and Audra, and two sisters, Amelia and Zuzana.
His funeral was held as authorities continue to probe the young boy’s death.
Davis is survived by his parents, Justin and Audra, and two sisters, Amelia and Zuzana.
The FBI has since taken over the investigation, the Daily Mail reported.
“An FBI Maritime Liaison Agent, based out of the Texas City Resident Agency, is coordinating with the US Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line regarding this incident,” a spokesman told the outlet.
The Post has reached out to Royal Caribbean.
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