The legendary pitcher Pedro Martínezmember of the Baseball famehe confirmed Wednesday that he has missing relatives After the tragic ROOF DERCUMBE In the nightclub Jet Set in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republicwhere at least they died 124 people and hundreds were injured.
Martínez, 53 and a native of Managuayaboexpressed his pain in the midst of the tragedy:
“We are all affected. I still have relatives who continue among the rubble and we don’t know what happened to them. But we just want to be strong, as we have always been.”
The former Red Sox Manner of Boston He asked the Dominican people for unity and strength, highlighting the spirituality of the nation:
“We are a country that prays a lot and remains united all the time, so I hope everyone has the same courage.”
He Jet Set Cluban iconic entertainment center in the Dominican capital, was crowded with attendees when, during a Merengue concertfragments of the roof began to fall, contaminating drinks and generating panic. Minutes later, the roof collapsed completely, catching dozens on the dance floor.
Among the confirmed deceased are Occasy Octavio Dotel Major Leaguesalso former player Tony Blancoand Nelsy Cruzgovernor of Monte Cristi and sister of the stelot player Nelson Cruz.
Pedro Martínez closed his message by sending their condolences to the victims and the Dominican community in the United States:
“With great regret, I have to send my condolences to all our relatives and who have relatives here in the United States. We are all sad.”
