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<div>Hola a todos,
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<div>Espero que este mensaje los encuentre con salud y en un momento de amabilidad y compasión. Hoy buscamos su corazón con un profundo pesar y al mismo tiempo con esperanza.
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<div>El día Jueves 17 de Agosto de 2023, Orlando Aponte, amado esposo, padre de cuatro hijos, querido amigo y vecino, y una fuente inquebrantable de fortaleza para nuestra familia, perdió trágicamente su vida en un accidente industrial en su lugar de trabajo (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/industrial-accident-death-toronto-1.6939736#:~:text=Ontario's%252520labour%252520ministry%252520investigating&amp;text=of%252520labour%252520says.-,The%252520ministry%252520is%252520investigating%252520the%252520death%25252C%252520which%252520it%252520says%252520happened,man%252520fell%252520about%25252030%252520metres." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CBC News</a>). Nuestro mundo ha cambiado para siempre, y estamos viviendo esta nueva realidad con una mezcla de tristeza y determinación.
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<div>Orlando fue mucho más que un proveedor; fue el pilar de nuestra familia. Deja un legado de amor, sacrificio, trabajo y resiliencia. Tuvimos la bendición de ser la única razón de su dedicación incansable por nuestro bienestar. No solo fue un esposo y padre, sino también un mentor, un amigo y un modelo a seguir. Nos enseñó que el trabajo duro, la amabilidad y la empatía pueden crear un futuro más brillante.
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<div>Quienes lo conocieron saben que su positividad, autenticidad y pasión por la vida eran contagiosos, y deja buenos recuerdos en ellos. Siempre se esforzaba por ayudar incondicionalmente a quien pudiera incluso poniendo a un lado sus intereses.
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<div>En 2012, nuestra pequeña familia de solo seis miembros se mudó a Canadá desde Venezuela en busca de una vida mejor. Estos últimos 11 años, para nuestro padre no hubo nada más importante que dedicarse y esforzarse para poder brindar las mejores oportunidades a su familia. Trabajó largas horas, múltiples trabajos, a menudo sacrificando su propia comodidad por el bien de nuestro bienestar.
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<div>Somos una familia unida por el amor y los recuerdos que compartimos con nuestro papá. Su partida repentina nos ha dejado no solo emocionalmente devastados, sino también enfrentando desafíos financieros.
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<div>Como su familia, humildemente pedimos su apoyo en este momento tan difícil para cubrir los gastos relacionados con la ceremonia de celebración de la vida de nuestro padre, al igual que otros gastos familiares que debemos cubrir mientras nos reestablecemos. Su contribución, sin importar el monto, será un faro de esperanza para nosotros mientras andamos por este camino.
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<div>Queremos honrar la memoria de nuestro padre continuando el viaje que él comenzó. Con su ayuda, podemos asegurarnos de que su legado perdure a través de las vidas que tocó. Su generosidad no solo aliviará nuestra carga financiera, sino también nos recordará que no estamos solos en este camino de sanación y crecimiento.
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<div>Compartir nuestra campaña con sus amigos y seres queridos también es una generosa manera de contribuir para lograr nuestra meta.
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<div>Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer nuestra historia y considerar apoyarnos en este momento difícil. Su compasión significa un mundo y estaremos eternamente agradecidos por su receptividad.
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<div>Con gratitud sincera,
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<div>Annie, Andrés, Adrian y Alfonso, sus hijos
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<div>Julissa, su esposa
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<div>Hello everyone,
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<div>I hope this message finds you safe and in a moment of kindness and compassion. It’s with heavy hearts, filled with both grief and hope, that we find ourselves reaching out to you today.
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<div>On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Orlando Aponte, a beloved husband, father of four children, dear friend, neighbour, and an unwavering source of strength for our family, tragically lost his life in an industrial accident at his workplace (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/industrial-accident-death-toronto-1.6939736#:~:text=Ontario's%252520labour%252520ministry%252520investigating&amp;text=of%252520labour%252520says.-,The%252520ministry%252520is%252520investigating%252520the%252520death%25252C%252520which%252520it%252520says%252520happened,man%252520fell%252520about%25252030%252520metres." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CBC News</a>). Our lives have changed forever, and we're navigating this new reality with a mixture of sorrow and determination.
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<div>Our dad was more than just a provider; he was the cornerstone of our family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, sacrifice and resilience. We were blessed to be the sole reason for his dedication to our wellbeing. He was not only a husband and father but also a mentor, a friend, and a role model. He showed us that hard work, kindness, and empathy can create a brighter future.
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<div>Those who knew him are aware that his positivity, authenticity, and passion for life were contagious, leaving behind fond memories. He always went the extra mile to help anyone he could, often putting his own interests aside.
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<div>In 2012, our small family of six moved to Canada from Venezuela in search of a better life. Over these last 11 years, there was nothing more important to our father than dedicating himself and striving to provide the best opportunities for his family. He worked long hours, multiple jobs, often sacrificing his own comfort for our wellbeing.
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<div>We are a family united by the love and memories we shared with our dad. His sudden departure has left us not only emotionally devastated but also facing financial challenges.
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<div>As his family, we humbly ask for your support during this difficult time to cover the expenses related to the celebration of our father's life ceremony, as well as other family expenses as we rebuild. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will be a beacon of hope for us as we navigate this path.
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<div>We wish to honour our father's memory by continuing the journey he began. With your help, we can ensure that his legacy lives on through the lives he touched. Your generosity will not only alleviate our financial burden but also remind us that we are not alone on this journey of healing and growth.
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<div>Sharing our campaign with your friends and loved ones is also a generous way to contribute to achieving our goal.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering supporting us during this difficult time. Your compassion means the world to us, and we will be eternally grateful for your help.
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<div>All donations will go to his wife Julissa Fernandez.
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<div>With sincere gratitude,
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<div>Annie, Andrés, Adrian and Alfonso, his children
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<div>Julissa, his wife
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