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"The world has lost one of it’s brightest. My friend, my brother, @Tenis_Den... I miss you so much.
@Tenis_Den was an inspiring athlete, artist, musician, leader, and ambassador. He was brilliant in so many ways, but perhaps his greatest gift was his kindness and the compassion he showed toward others.
My thoughts go out to his parents, his friends, and his many fans all around the world.
I’m heartbroken - so devastated. I want everyone to know Denis the way I knew him. Here are some of my fondest memories of my friend, @Tenis_Den.
I met @Tenis_Den in 2008 in Courchevel, France. It was @MaiaShibutani’s and my first major international figure skating competition. We became fast friends.
Denis told me he learned English by watching movies and listening to American music. As a joke, he would integrate the chorus from “Yeah” by Usher into our conversations. It was never just one, “Yeah.” It was all of them. He was such a funny guy.
.@MaiaShibutani and I convinced Denis to join Twitter when he visited us one summer in the U.S. I’m pretty sure the “DenisTen” Twitter handle was available, but Denis was always different. He flipped the first letters of his name, and that’s why he’s @Tenis_Den on Twitter.
.@Tenis_Den was strong, brave, and resilient both on and off the ice. He performed and competed with an energy and intensity that simultaneously blasted out to the corners of the arena while also bringing the audience into the moments he created.
One of my favorite performances is his 2009 World Championships free program. It was his breakout performance. He brought the house down.
VideoIf you never had the opportunity to speak or spend time with Denis, this video shows you a glimpse of his thoughtfulness, his wisdom, and his gratitude.
VideoThis was our friendship.
We always talked with Denis about going to visit him in Kazakhstan. In 2015 we did. Denis organized a skating show and invited us to perform. It was an incredible experience and it changed my life. This is a video we made about the experience.
VideoLove you, D10. I’m honored and so grateful that I had the opportunity to meet you. Thank you for being my friend. I hope that we meet again someday." --
Alex Shibutanid1sk_t Dennis ...
I can not find the true word.
Why was someone who was kind to everyone.
Even though it was still to come.
Incredible.
idreamofjeremy You are so missed my friend 💔
I have tried a hundred different ways to find the words, but there aren’t enough adjectives to describe how incredible this man was, and there is no language to accurately explain the depth of this loss.
#ripdenis
jmedvedevaj It was just 2 years ago. Denis seemed the most unusual guy and one of the most creative people in the world of figure skating. In this it is impossible to believe. I do not want to and can not believe.
Condolences to everyone close to Denis.
I will never forget his laughter.
maoasada2509 Why, why, I can not believe it, I do not want to believe. It is painful, I feel sad that my precious friends' life was robbed.
They came to the show in Japan, invited me to a show in Kazakhstan, practiced together, tennis and barbecue in Canada and Russia. She was very kind, funny and always trying hard.
I pray for your soul from the bottom of my heart
fire_bird Deniska .......... Eternal memory🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
lenok_radionova I do not believe it! It was exactly a month ago ... We sat at the press conference of your ice show and listened carefully to you, because besides being an outstanding sportsman, you were still an erudite, intelligent, well-read and intelligent person who always wanted to listen . I've known you for more than 10 years and all this time you were a ray, from which only warmth, kindness and positive came! You always joked. You always supported me at any time in my life and helped. In a personal conversation, we shared our plans for life and they were so grandiose that I always wondered how one person can do it all! You were a workaholic! You are a TALANT! You were a Man with a capital letter! You were talented in everything! And for what you would not undertake, everything began to shine in other colors. How much could you do for your country ... You were a patriot and very fond of Kazakhstan. You were a man of speech. I was proud that I have such a friend! I always took an example from you! And I think not only I ... You were the idol of millions! I still have a lot to say, but what a pity that I can not tell you this personally ... How painful! ... You will forever remain in our hearts, because such as you are not enough! Why do the heavens take the best? My friend, Rest in peace. Let the earth be restful to you 🙏🏼😭 #RIPDenisTen The sky is crying along with us ...
mishage8 I had a lot of admiration to You.
Your Hard Work, Your Training,
Your Dedication, Your Commitment.
Still remember when we been training together, how i been watching and learning from You.
But now, i can only keep that with my memories.
You gone too soon, but i hope, it will be better on another side... D10. 🙏🏼
xam_trankov Denis ... how is it? Why God takes the best of us, the most talented and such young ... Deniska is our favorite comrade. FRIEND. So honest, so sincere ... except for tears there is nothing ... emptiness ...
miki_m_ando0403 No words... don’t want to believe... heat broken... Denis... 辛すぎる…
#デニステン #denisten #youwillliveinourheartforever
I can NOT believe... can NOT stop thinking about him... No way no... #youwillliveinourheartforever
@Evan_Bates .@Tenis_Den I can’t believe you’re gone. I remember when you made your handle. We thought Tenis Den was so clever! You overflowed with talent. You were the kindest gentleman. To me you were the next president of Kazakhstan, whose people you made so proud with your achievements. The legacy you’ve left in your county will live forever, as will our memories of you. I’m sending every bit of love I have to Denis, his mother Oksana, and all of his friends and fans around the world. Rest In Peace, Denis.
Shizuka Arakawa It is something wrong ... I can not believe it I do not want to believe My heart aches in a sudden death ... The only thing that came to mind is his bright and gentle smile ... always taking pictures and sending it unnoticed ... ... I can not believe it really ... Sad ... I pray for your soul from the heart
Nobunari Oda Dennis' ice show in Kazakhstan was really great last month. Dennis is also very pleased and happy, let's also be this member! Even though I was talking ... I really regret that I can not believe it, I am sad and regrettable. . I pray for your soul from the bottom of my heart.
plushenkoofficial Denis, buddy, no words ... Kind, sincere, modest .. I remember how the little boy first saw you when you watched my workouts ... I do not believe, I do not want to believe ... You were the decoration of any tournament and any show! The whole world of Figure Skating mourns, like your people and your country and your fans all over the world! We remember and love .... the most sincere condolences to the family and friends. Hold on.
Edited by *Ice Princess* - 19/7/2018, 19:56
DENIS TEN CI HA LASCIATI, Denis Ten 13/06/1993 - 19/07/2018
- Post multiplo su IG e sotto un tweet con la traduzione di un paio di frasi.