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Follow us on GoogleXDS Astana announced with great sadness on Saturday evening that team member Alejandro Vázquez had passed away. He had worked as a massage therapist for the Kazakh team for many years. “You will always be part of our family, Alejandro,” Astana wrote via its official channels.
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Team XDS Astana paid tribute over social media with heartfelt message
"Thank you for all these years together, for your dedication, your friendship, and for being part of our family. You will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts are with your loved ones. Rest in peace, Alejandro," the message continued, accompanied by a photo of Vázquez.
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Vázquez was very well-liked within XDS Astana
When IDL Pro Cycling reached out to XDS Astana, the team offered some heartfelt words. “It’s sad, very sad news,” the team said. “Alejandro was a support staff member on the team, with an impressive number of years of experience in cycling and with Astana.”
"Alejandro was incredibly kind and a friendly person, a true team player," the statement continued. "Everyone was in touch with him even outside of sports. He had to leave the sport for health reasons, and now we've received the news that he has passed away."
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"Alejandro was a remarkable person and a true gentleman."
"It breaks our hearts. Alejandro will always be remembered with great love,” said XDS Astana. People also took the time to react online. Allan-Mai-Davis wrote: “Deeply saddened by the loss of Alejandro. A remarkable person and a true gentleman, who always had a smile.”
"He had a way of making everyone feel appreciated and heard. My sincere condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, amigo!"
It is clear that the team, and any riders, and other team members whose lives Alejandro touched will sorely miss him.
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