Dominican society mourns the death of its “world ball champion” Rafael Sánchez (Jack Veneno), as expressed by religious, politicians, artists, specialists in various fields, the presidential couple, but above all those generations marked by more than two decades in which the “hero” led the technical bloc.
Mons. Jesus Castro Mars, bishop of the diocese of La Altagracia, raises his prayers for the rest of the soul of the battle champion.
“I present to you before the Almighty God my prayers for the eternal rest of the” Champion “of the little ball of the world, Jack Veneno, an icon of Dominican culture, a fighter of the ring and of life. Peace to his soul and comfort for his family in the hope of the resurrection ”.
A pancreatic cancer ended the life of the protagonist of the great cultural and sports show of the 70s, 80s and part of the 90s, together with his competitor José Manuel Guzmán “Relámpago Hernández”, now deceased and leader of the rude block.
President Abinader is asking for a break for the champion. The Dominican Republic is losing one of the most emblematic figures of national sport. I am very sorry for the death of Jack Veneno, which made thousands and thousands of Dominicans vibrate with emotion. My condolences to his relatives. Rest in peace champion!
First Lady Raquel Arbaje, says that Jack Venom has a special place in the heart of his family.
“Unfortunately, we Dominicans are parting today with one of the most beloved figures in the country, Jack Veneno, the world ball champion … His death reminds me of the afternoons when I sat in front of the TV in the living room. My grandmother to watch fights. Does anyone remember their confrontation with Iron Fist? It was a pure emotion … This is how we must remember: as a human being who gave us great moments lived as a family. On my behalf, I send a hug of solidarity to your family and friends. He has a special place in everyone’s hearts. “
His son, Jack Michael Sánchez
His children obeyed the biblical command to honor their father, as expressed by Jack Michael Sánchez. “I thank the Lord for allowing me to honor him, to take care of him and to inform us about all the points of the relationship between our father / son, saying goodbye and seeing that you leave the house without life, it hurts and Daddy hurts a lot, but we know that you are with your creator and that your Beloved Jesus receives you in love ”.
“Daddy, I was left with nothing waiting between me and you, I have the satisfaction that I took care of you and I accompanied you in this hard fight, which for the earthlings ends here, but for those of us who believed, the truth is that we know you are coming home to rest. Champions, I say goodbye to you with a goodbye and with the blessing that a man like you, so loved and loved by God, chose him to be my father. I love you dad and you fly great champion “, he wrote on Instagram.
Licey Athletic Club mourns the death of Jack Veneno “World Ball Champion”. We join the grief that overwhelms his family and the Dominican people for the departure of one of the most emblematic icons of national sport. EPD Rafael Antonio Sánchez ”.
Tony Raful talks about the idol son of Doña Tatica
An idol of teenagers and children. Miracles of muscles and fantasy. Champion of the “world ball”. The prank was fun. I knew this. A hero was missing and I made it, history was stopped. And “Jack Veneno” appeared, the son of Mrs. Tatica, loved by all “wrote the poet Raful, who is ambassador to Italy.
Tony Peña Guaba
The government’s social policy coordinator, Tony Peña Guaba, also mentions the death of the fighting champion. “The awakening with the news that our friend Jack Veneno died fills us with sadness, because for all those who were small or children in the 70s and 80s, his figure became a kind of hero. Champion, may God give you eternal life and my condolences to your family.
Old Mario, director of the National Health Service: “Rest in peace, champion, your story will remain in many hearts. Hands clapping. “
The political leader Vinicio Castillo Semán: “The impact of Jack Veneno on childhood and youth was huge. I fought almost every day with friends in the neighborhood, the Palacio Bellas Artes sector. And take Forty Malt for many years. One arm of power in each cup. “As the champion said in a TV ad.”
Minister of Industry and Trade Victor Ito Bisonó: “Jack Veneno against Relámpago Hernández, in a cage and three falls, Eugenio María de Hostos Park. It will always be present in the memory of our generation. A landmark for healthy sports and entertainment. Until always champion of the little ball of the world. Rest in peace!
Former vice president Margaret Cedeno: “God grant eternal rest to our beloved Jack Veneno, a cultural icon raised as a hero of an entire generation and” world champion in prom. Resting champion! As I told you, I have indelible memories of your struggle, lived with my father and brother ”.
Minister of Tourism, David Collado. “Today he left us a great sport of this sport and, above all, he was loved by the Dominicans. Rafael Antonio Sánchez affectionately known as Jack Veneno, whom we will always remember as the world ball champion and of all Dominicans ”.