Friends raise $25,000 to help the family of a young Cuban who died in an accident in Miami

Friends of a young Cuban who died in a traffic accident in Miami gathered$25,000 to help his family organize his funeral.

Cirilo Jesús Ruiz Rodríguez, a native of Ciego de Ávila, lost his life in a motorcycle accident last Tuesday.

Internet user Lilibet Guevara created a fundraising fund on the platformGoFundMe, with thegoal of raising $5,000 to cover expenses funeral homes and deliver the surplus to the victim's family.

In less than 24 hours, $24,450 has been donated.

"Ciri, as we affectionately knew him, left a void impossible to fill. With dreams and goals to fulfill, his departure leaves his parents, Cirilo and Mylen, as well as his sisters Gretel and Liset, immersed in deep pain," it reads. the publication.

"Those of us who had the privilege of knowing Ciri remember her unmatched kindness, joy and charisma. Her legacy will last in our hearts forever," the text adds.

Friends on social networks mourned the death of the young motorcyclist, who according to his publications on his profileFacebook, I had been in the United States for a few years.

"It only remains to pray for Cirilo's soul, and that his parents, sisters, his entire family and those close to him find comfort and strength in God. My condolences and prayers," he wrote inFacebook Joaquín Estrada-Montalván.

"Misfortunes are always accompanied by pain; but when misfortunes are close, suffering is completely lacking in oblivion. From the day we met, more than a decade ago, the quality of person behind your cheerful countenance. You were one of the few people I called when I arrived in this country; you know that I always made it clear to you the great affection that you were able to generate in me for you and the important position that you occupy within that very small circle of friends that I have. "he said inFacebook Chelsea Garcia.

"Although we have not had much contact after my arrival, these things never changed. Cirilo Jesús Ruiz Rodríguez, I am not yet nor will I be in a position to accept your departure; my great friend," he added.