David Ortiz Shares Heartwarming Message In Remembrance Of Pete Frates
Pete Frates died Monday at the age of 34 after a battle with ALS, and now another Boston legend is remembering the former Boston College baseball player with a heartfelt message.
Ex-Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz shared a message on Twitter following Frates’ death Monday, saying his “legacy will live on forever.”
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“You changed the world Pete,” Ortiz wrote. “Im so very proud to have called you my friend. Heart hurts a lot today but ur name and legacy will live on forever. Rest easy my friend – we’ll continue to spread your word. Boston was so lucky to have you #BostonStrong #alsicebucketchallenge #rip”
You changed the world Pete. Im so very proud to have called you my friend. Heart hurts a lot today but ur name and legacy will live on forever. Rest easy my friend – we’ll continue to spread your word. Boston was so lucky to have you 😔🙏🏿 #BostonStrong #alsicebucketchallenge #rip pic.twitter.com/LxHtExXWZN
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) December 9, 2019
Frates was at the center of the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” in 2014, a movement that raised over $220 million for ALS research.
