Ian Moore Wilson, victim of Barcelona terror atack

A Canadian man killed in Barcelona’s deadly van attack has been identified by family as a loving grandfather who was travelling through Spain with his wife.

Vancouver Police confirmed in a statement on Friday that Ian Moore Wilson, the father of Staff Sergeant Fiona Wilson, died in connection with the attack.

“He was compassionate, generous, adventurous, and always game for a lively debate, a good book, exploring new places, and a proper-sized pint,” Fiona Wilson wrote in a statement.

Ian Moore Wilson, left, has been identified as the Canadian killed in the Barcelona attack. He is pictured here with his partner Valerie. (Family handout) Wilson described her father as a “much-loved” husband, father, brother and grandfather who was married to his partner of 53 years, Valerie.

“In the midst of this tragedy, my dad would want those around him to focus on the extraordinary acts of human kindness that our family has experienced over the past several days, and that is exactly what we intend to do.”

She also thanked first responders and others who helped out in the aftermath of the attack, including “the people who assisted my dad in his final moments, and those who focused on my mum’s urgent medical attention and aftercare.”

“My dad’s passing leaves an immense void in our tight-knit family. He was desperately loved by us all and will be dearly missed.”

The Prime Minister’s Office released a statement on Friday confirming that one Canadian was killed and four others injured after a van drove into a popular tourist promenade in Barcelona and plowed through a crowd of pedestrians.

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