Chorus of well-wishes pour in for David Ortiz
By Matt McCarthy, 985TheSportsHub.com
Reactions and outpourings of support continue to come in from athletes and prominent figures around the world in the wake of the shooting of Red Sox legend David Ortiz.
Tom Brady joined a chorus of Boston sports greats in wishing Ortiz well, posting a photo of the two of them from opening day in 2015, when the Red Sox honored the Patriots after winning Super Bowl XLIX:
Papi defines Boston Strong... get well soon my friend!!! pic.twitter.com/QFFJ4nvQnU
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) June 10, 2019
Fresh off his strong performance in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Tuukka Rask expressed relief hearing that Ortiz was in stable condition Monday afternoon:
Glad to hear you’re in stable condition @davidortiz Wishing you a quick recovery.
— Tuukka Rask (@tuukkarask) June 10, 2019
Pedro Martinez, who helped Ortiz sign with the Red Sox in 2003, was among the first athletes to tweet support for Big Papi Sunday night:
I’m at peace knowing you out of danger; you a strong man Compai, can’t wait to hear your voice. My thoughts and prayers are with you, see you soon.
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) June 10, 2019
Me siento tranquilo de saber que estás fuera de peligro, usted es fuerte Compai, ya quiero oírle la voz. Orando, nos vemos pronto pic.twitter.com/jdSnNsM7eI
Former President Barack Obama praised Ortiz for his “spirit and resolve” in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing in a tweet wishing the slugger a speedy recovery:
Six years ago, David Ortiz's spirit and resolve helped us all begin to heal from the Boston Marathon bombing. Today, I want to join many others in wishing him a speedy recovery of his own. Get well soon, Papi. pic.twitter.com/9orpBgnVI5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 10, 2019
Pete Frates, who inspired the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, tweeted out well wishes to his friend:
speedy recovery mi amigo @davidortiz pic.twitter.com/COycvQVtpG
— Pete Frates (@PeteFrates3) June 10, 2019
Patriots great Tedy Bruschi tweeted that Ortiz “defines the city of Boston.”
Thoughts and prayers to David Ortiz and his family. A man that defines the city of Boston. 🙏🏼 Get better Big Papi.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) June 10, 2019
Kevin Youkilis called his former teammate a “super hero.”
https://twitter.com/GreekGodOfHops/status/1138067778768818178
Former Red Sox ace Jon Lester tweeted that the attack on Ortiz was “a hit,” and went on to say that “no amount of evil or hate can overcome a heart that big.”
Utter shock. That was no robbery, that was a hit, and they better get to the bottom of it. Thank god no amount of evil or hate can overcome a heart that big. You got this @davidortiz, we love you bro!
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) June 10, 2019
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