Help Bring a Legend Home - Remembering Cuban Olymp

Dear Friends,

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our friend and fellow athlete, who was also an Olympian and a national hero in his home country of Cuba, passed away suddenly yesterday at the young age of 35. He was an amazing rower who brought Cuba up to the world stage and won multiple medals at the international level. His dedication to his sport was unmatched, and he truly lived and breathed rowing.

After retiring from competitive sports, he moved to Texas to provide for his family, working as a construction worker and driving for Uber to support them back home. Every day, he worked tirelessly to find sponsors to help bring his family to Texas so they could all be together. This week, he finally received the great news that his family had found a sponsorship, and they were due to arrive later this month. He was overjoyed and couldn't wait to be reunited with them.

We do not yet know the exact cause of his death, as it is still under investigation. However, we know that his family is devastated and trying to bring his body back to Cuba, where they can be close to him and have the funeral services there. The financial burden of transporting his body and arranging the funeral is significant, and we are asking for your help to support his family during this difficult time.

He leaves behind a wife and two beautiful young children, a six-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son. We cannot even begin to imagine their pain and loss. They need our support now more than ever, and any amount that you can contribute will go a long way in helping them with the expenses of bringing their beloved husband and father home and giving him the proper send-off he deserves.

Our friend was an amazing rower, son, husband, father, and friend. He will be missed dearly, but his legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched. Please help us honor his memory by contributing to this GoFundMe campaign and helping his family during this heartbreaking time.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Licet

Queridos amigos,

Nos entristece profundamente compartir la noticia de que nuestro amigo y compañero atleta, quien también fue un olímpico y un héroe nacional en su país natal de Cuba, falleció repentinamente ayer a la temprana edad de 35 años. Fue un remero increíble que llevó a Cuba a lo más alto del escenario mundial y ganó múltiples medallas a nivel internacional. Su dedicación a su deporte fue incomparable, y realmente vivió y respiró el remo.

Después de retirarse del deporte competitivo, se mudó a Texas para proporcionar para su familia, trabajando como trabajador de la construcción y conduciendo para Uber para apoyarlos en su país natal. Todos los días, trabajó incansablemente para encontrar patrocinadores que ayudaran a traer a su familia a Texas para que pudieran estar juntos. Esta semana, finalmente recibió la gran noticia de que su familia había encontrado un patrocinio, y se esperaba que llegaran a finales de este mes. Estaba emocionado y no podía esperar para reunirse con ellos.

Aún no sabemos la causa exacta de su muerte, ya que aún está bajo investigación. Sin embargo, sabemos que su familia está devastada y tratando de traer su cuerpo de regreso a Cuba, donde pueden estar cerca de él y tener los servicios funerarios allí. La carga financiera de transportar su cuerpo y arreglar el funeral es significativa, y estamos pidiendo su ayuda para apoyar a su familia durante este momento difícil.

Deja a su esposa y dos hermosos niños pequeños, una hija de seis años y un hijo de un año. Ni siquiera podemos imaginar su dolor y pérdida. Necesitan nuestro apoyo ahora más que nunca, y cualquier cantidad que pueda contribuir ayudará mucho para ayudarlos con los gastos de traer a su amado esposo y padre a casa y darle el adiós adecuado que se merece.

Nuestro amigo fue un remero increíble, hijo, esposo, padre y amigo. Será extrañado profundamente, pero su legado vivirá en los corazones y mentes de aquellos a quienes tocó. Ayúdanos a honrar su memoria contribuyendo a esta campaña de GoFundMe y ayudando a su familia durante este momento desgarrador.

Gracias por su apoyo.

Sinceramente,

Licet