Local reaction to Forrest's death 072609

Local reaction to Forrest's death

Sunday, July 26, 2009 7:19 p.m.

Statement from Augusta Boxing Club director Tom Moraetes on the death of one of his former boxers, Vernon Forrest:

I was deeply saddened to hear of Vernon's passing this morning. I want to extend all my thoughts and prayers to his entire family .. Vernon (aka "shorty" in those days )first walked into the Augusta Boxing Club when he was 8 and it did not take long to recognize his amazing talent in additon to his tremendous "heart and dedication".THIS COMBINATION OF TALENT AND HEART is one of the things that set him apart from most boxers in the world ..We have lost one of the very few true role models for our youth..Sure many of our pro athletes "talk the talk" but not many "walk the walk" like Vernon through his foundation in addition to his many hours spent on site physically working with our youth .We have truely lost a great "Champion" from his boxing in the ring today but equally as significant we have lost a greater CHAMP "outside" the ring.Again my blessings to his family and many many friends and fans..My love and admiration for Vernon and the memories he left with us will never end.

Tom Moraetes

From the Sunday, July 26, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle

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