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Oh my goodness, Alexi Yagudin’s video on Instagram of him talking about Denis has me crying all over again, and I don’t even know what he’s saying, I don’t speak Russian. :(
 
This can't be real! This is just tooo sad, what a senseless tragedy! My heart goes to his love ones, family and friends.

What devastating news... just can't process....

Much too soon, much too young, much to miss, much to love .... still got so much to live, and give .... :sad21:
Adios Dear Denis... you live on in all our hearts... and beyond...
 
This morning, around 7 o'clock when I woke up I connected my iphone to the receiver, and chose Mozart Requiem as I thought, damn, for what ever reason. Then I opened my computer and saw the news about Denis being in ICU. Everything seems surreal. In these moments I am not in the mood to joke. When I chose to play Requiem I knew I had a reason, but could not put a finger on it. Was it a coincidence? I am not sure.
 
(from Ten's instagram)

tenis_den:
In the informational age, it's nearly impossible to ignore the media-space, although I try not to delve far into the news lately... France, the Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire), Yemen, Turkey, Russia, Belgium… I offer my deepest condolences to all of the victims.
I remember living in Moscow at the same time when major terrorist attacks occurred. Explosions in subway, at railway stations, markets, the Nord-Ost theater siege. The city is huge, so perhaps only some random "chance" kept me away from being part of one of these fatal incidents. Thanks to fate, for some reasons these things passed me by, but I remember every time I was leaving home, I never knew where the same fate would take me that day. «Such is life. You never know what it brings tomorrow» — once told me my childhood idol, Alexei.
All people have is the moment of present. The here-and-now. Everything else is nothing more than a reference to memory – the only place where time exists, as incidentally claimed Einstein "in his time". Therefore, no matter where you go, the step itself - is all a human possess. No matter how far you went through, where you head or how quickly you step.
«Stepping is cool» — I wanted to express, heading out for an evening walk. But one thought interrupted the other.
— It’s funny, — I thought to myself, once wandered outside, — You step "Forward" all the time, but eventually return home like a boomerang.

the link to the post (you will see the text in English only if you will open all the comments, Denis posted the translation in the first comment):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDTkCRBO42m/
 
Oh my goodness, Alexi Yagudin’s video on Instagram of him talking about Denis has me crying all over again, and I don’t even know what he’s saying, I don’t speak Russian. :(

He said something like that this is something unexpected, that should never have happened. It's addressed to the media as he can't talk any more. That they have all been crying all day because a great man has left them. Addresses Denis' parents (that he knows) and says they cannot imagine what they're going through. Forgive us for not protecting him well enough.
 
Posted by Emanuel Sandhu:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbSLaEAtgB/?taken-by=emanuelsandhu

He writes:
I cannot believe this. It is too hard to understand. Denis, you were a prodigious talent and one of the nicest guys in figure skating. We are like a family in this sport. You are, and will forever be, loved and deeply missed. My thoughts and my prayers are for you and for your family. I hope you are resting in peace my beautiful friend. May God be with you. 🙏🏽
 
Devastated, stunned by the news... still trying to comprehend such a senseless tragedy.
Sincerest condolences to the grieving family and :ghug: to GS and international skating community; his bright light was snuffed out without reason, before time. Cherish every second of everyday... they are gifts beyond measure
 
I’m having a bad day for a lot of reasons besides this but I keep coming back to this and reading more and more about what skaters are saying and I’m getting more and more emotional about it.

ETA: I think I need to quit the internet for today. I don’t want to miss any more of the beautiful sentiments and tributes that have been posted by the skaters who knew Denis so well, but I can’t stop sobbing over this (also my childhood dog is getting put down next week, which is making me extra emo) so I think I need a break.
 
A few people have said on this thread that they regret words of criticism of Denis they'd typed on this forum.

There's an opportunity here. Maybe a fitting tribute to the great human being and skater Denis Ten would be: to be more generous in praise of his colleagues. And kinder when commenting on someone whose skating hasn't reached you, impressed you ... yet.

Since the words "kind" and "kindness" have been so frequent in people's memories of Denis.

An added benefit: kindness to the fans around here of some people's favorite "whipping boys" ... male and female.
 
Posted from Elena Radionova's instagram:

https://instagram.com/lenok_radionova/?hl=en

I do not believe! 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! 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 your rest.

His death is shocking and upsetting, and I can't imagine what his family is going through. My thoughts and prayers to Denis's family and friends...
 
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