It is being widely reported on the very early morning news programs in Santo Domingo and Santiago, that Freddy Beras Goico has passed away at 4:00 a.m. this morning. "His" channel, Channel 9 is running the news.
For the Dominican Republic, this is a great loss and the mourning will be felt all over, you can be sure of that.
Personally, I feel the loss, because like so many time in our lives, I wanted to say good by, and never made it.
More than 45 years ago, Freddy made me laugh so hard I could hardly breathe. At a little hangout on El Conde where some of Santo Domingo's 'artsy' folks could get together, Beras perfected his routines along with Cecilia and others. It was during one of these visits to watch Freddy that I realized that I could not live without the person who is now my wife, and I told her so in the midst of a room full of laughing people.
I worked with him on several projects, some, such as one of the first half marathons, sponsored by American Airlines were a hit. He was one of the major collaborators inthe 1986 Games in Santiago, as well as the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo 2003.
He saved many, many lives through his chaity work, his intervention in tense situations and his incredible ability to make people smile.
God bless you Freddy, this old hillbilly will miss you dearly!
HB
For the Dominican Republic, this is a great loss and the mourning will be felt all over, you can be sure of that.
Personally, I feel the loss, because like so many time in our lives, I wanted to say good by, and never made it.
More than 45 years ago, Freddy made me laugh so hard I could hardly breathe. At a little hangout on El Conde where some of Santo Domingo's 'artsy' folks could get together, Beras perfected his routines along with Cecilia and others. It was during one of these visits to watch Freddy that I realized that I could not live without the person who is now my wife, and I told her so in the midst of a room full of laughing people.
I worked with him on several projects, some, such as one of the first half marathons, sponsored by American Airlines were a hit. He was one of the major collaborators inthe 1986 Games in Santiago, as well as the Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo 2003.
He saved many, many lives through his chaity work, his intervention in tense situations and his incredible ability to make people smile.
God bless you Freddy, this old hillbilly will miss you dearly!
HB
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