Dominican society mourns the death of its “world ball champion”, Rafael Sánchez (Jack Veneno), as expressed by religious, politicians, artists, specialists from various branches, the presidential couple, but especially those generations marked by the more than two decades in which the “hero” led the technical block.
Monsignor Jesús Castro Marte, Bishop of the Diocese of La Altagracia, calls out his prayers for the rest of the soul of the champion of wrestling.
“I present to 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 warrior of the ring and of life. Peace for his soul and comfort for his family in the hope of the resurrection ”.
Pancreatic cancer ended the life of the protagonist of the great cultural and sporting spectacle of the 70s, 80s and part of the 90s, along with his contender José Manuel Guzmán “Relámpago Hernández”, now deceased and leader of the rough block.
President Abinader asks for a break for the champion. The Dominican Republic is losing one of the most emblematic figures of the national sport. I am very sorry for the death of Jack Veneno, which made thousands upon thousands of Dominicans tremble with emotion. My condolences to his relatives. Rest in peace champion!
The first lady Raquel Arbaje, says Jack Venom has a special place in the heart of his family.
“We Dominicans today unfortunately say goodbye to one of the country’s most beloved figures, Jack Veneno, the world champion ball… His death is reminiscent of the afternoons when I sat in front of the television in the living room. My grandmother to watch wrestling. Does anyone else remember their confrontation with Iron Fist? It was pure emotion … This is how we should remember it: as a human who gave us great moments as a family. On my behalf, I send a hug of solidarity to your family and friends. He has a special place in the hearts of all of us ”.
His son Jack Michael Sánchez
His children fulfilled the biblical commandment to honor their father, as stated by Jack Michael Sánchez. “Thank God for honoring him, taking care of him and keeping us up to date on all the points of our father / son relationship, saying goodbye and seeing you leave the house with no life, it hurts a lot Dad, but we know that you are with your creator and that you, dear Jesus, receive you in love ”.
“Daddy, there is nothing more to come between you and me, I have the satisfaction of taking care of you and joining you in this tough battle, which ends here for Earthlings, but for those of us who have believed the truth. is that we know that you are returning home to rest Champion I say goodbye to you with a goodbye and with the blessing that a man like you, so loved and dear to God, chose him as my father. I love you father and flying high champion, ‘he wrote on Instagram.
The Licey Athletic Club mourns the death of Jack Veneno “The Champion of the World Ball.” We join the pain that overwhelms his family and the Dominican people for the departure of one of the most emblematic icons of the national sport. Rafael Antonio Sánchez EPD ”.
Tony Raful talks about the idol son of Doña Tatica
An idol of teenagers and children. Wonders of muscle and fantasy. Champion of “the ball of the world.” The farce was entertainment. We knew. A hero was missing and we made him, history has stopped. And “Jack Veneno” appeared, the son of Dona Tatica, loved by all, “wrote the poet Raful, who is an ambassador to Italy.
Tony Peña Guaba
The government’s social policy coordinator Tony Peña Guaba also mentions the death of the wrestling champion. “Waking up to the news that our friend Jack Veneno has passed away fills us with grief, because for all of us who were young or children in the 70s and 80s, his figure became something of a hero. Champion God grant 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 palm to palm ”.
The political leader Vinicio Castillo Semán: “The impact of Jack Veneno on childhood and youth was enormous. I fought almost every day with friends from the neighborhood, sector Palacio Bellas Artes. And take forty malt for years. An arm of strength in every scoop. “As the champion said in a TV ad”.
The Minister of Industry and Trade Victor Ito Bisonó: “Jack Veneno against Relámpago Hernández, caged and falls three times, Eugenio María de Hostos park. It will always be present in the memory of our generation. A benchmark for sports and healthy entertainment. Until always champion of the globe of the world. Rest in peace!
The former vice president Margaret Cedeno: “May God grant eternal rest to our beloved Jack Veneno, cultural icon established as the hero of an entire generation and” World Ball Champion. Rest champion! As I told you, I have indelible memories of struggling, living with my father and brother ”.
The Minister of Tourism, David Collado“Today a great sport has left us and is especially loved by the Dominicans. Rafael Antonio Sánchez, affectionately known as Jack Veneno, who we will always remember as the champion of world ball and of all Dominicans ”.