PUMANAW na ang isa sa mga Filipino basketball legends na si Samboy Lim o mas kilala sa tawag na “The Skywalker” nitong Sabado, December 23.
Ang nakakalungkot na balita ay isinapubliko ng kanyang pamilya sa pamamagitan ng isang social media post.
Ayon sa post ng kanyang pamilya ay naka-confine ito ito sa ospital ngunit payapa naman itong sumakabilang buhay at nakasama niya ang mga mahal sa buhay bago siya mawala.
Saad ng pamilya ni Samboy, “Our Hearts are broken [broken hearts emojis]
“Today, December 23, 2023, our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully. A man of Faith, exceptional courage, humility and grace. He embodied the very best of humanity. The Skywalker was 61.”
Sinabi rin nilang maingat na inalagaan si Samboy ng kanyang mga kaanak at malalapit na kaibigan.
Ang iba namang mga kapamilya nito sa abroad ay nakapagpaalam sa PBA legend sa pamamagitan ng online chat.
“Father Franklin Beltran (former Letran Chaplain) was able to administer the Last Rites Extreme Unction.
“We thank Samboy’s amazing team of doctors headed by Dr. Luigi Segundo, physical therapists, nurses, caregivers, family and friends who, for the last 9 years, took excellent care of him.”
Hiling rin ng pamilya ni Samboy na ipagdasal ang namayapang basketbolista.
“He needs our prayers as we commend his soul to the loving arms of our Lord God. Please have mercy on Samboy and grant him everlasting peace. Amen.
“Heaven gained an angel just in time for Christmas. We love you Samboy, thank you for loving all of us unconditionally … no more pain nor suffering! Goodbye for now …… you will be in our hearts forever.”
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