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The municipality of Nueva Paz bid farewell this weekend to Freddy Raúl Sánchez Núñez, a young man who passed away in a traffic accident, with a massive motorcycle caravan that traveled the streets of the town in his honor.
Friends, family, and motorcyclists from the area accompanied the funeral procession to the municipal cemetery, amidst an atmosphere of sorrow and dismay.
The images from the tribute were shared on social media, where dozens of users expressed messages of sorrow.
"We welcome you and bid you farewell as you deserve, champ. Fly high, champion, always number 1 in our hearts," wrote Katheryn Luján Rodríguez on Facebook, while another neighbor stated, "That's right, heaven is celebrating, but the people of Nueva Paz are not. May God's glory be with you."
The show of solidarity was described as one of the most emotional farewells the municipality has experienced in recent years.
"I hadn't seen something so sad in a long time. I think we all cried for it, even though many of us didn't know it that well," commented Melissa Hernández Retureta on social media.
Dozens of motorcyclists, some carrying banners and others with messages written on their jackets, paid tribute to the young man during the ride, while neighbors stepped out of their homes to applaud in a farewell.
The passing of Freddy Raúl has left a deep void in Nueva Paz and in surrounding communities. "Fly high, FreddyLu. #TeamFreddy x100pre," wrote on his social media Alejandro Gil, one of his close friends.
The traffic accidents in Cuba continue to claim hundreds of lives each year.
According to the latest official data released by the government, from January to April of this year, there were 2,377 incidents of this type in Cuba, 150 fewer than in the same months of 2024. However, the accidents were more deadly, as the number of fatalities increased, the authorities revealed.
Colonel Roberto Rodríguez Fernández, head of the Specialized Traffic Body of the General Directorate of the Revolutionary National Police, stated in May that human factors continue to be the primary cause in 91% of accidents
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farewell of Freddy Raúl Sánchez Núñez in Nueva Paz
How was Freddy Raúl Sánchez Núñez dismissed in Nueva Paz?
Freddy Raúl Sánchez Núñez was honored with a massive motorcycle procession that traversed the streets of Nueva Paz in his memory. Friends, family, and local motorcyclists accompanied the funeral procession to the municipal cemetery, in an atmosphere of grief and shock.
What impact did Freddy's farewell have on the community of Nueva Paz?
The passing of Freddy Raúl left a deep void in Nueva Paz and nearby communities. The farewell was described as one of the most emotional experienced in the municipality in recent years, with dozens of motorcyclists paying tribute and neighbors coming out to applaud in a form of farewell.
What comments did the tribute generate on social media?
The tribute images were shared on social media, where dozens of users expressed messages of sorrow. Comments like "fly high, champion" and "always number 1 in our hearts" reflected the affection and dismay of those who knew Freddy.
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