Oscar Taveras's family personally thanks fans for support
The grief has yet to relent over the car crash that claimed the life of St. Louis Cardinals youngster Oscar Taveras and his girlfriend last month, but the outpouring of support from baseball fans has continued in stride.
Overwhelmed by myriad compassionate gestures, members of Taveras's family took hold of the 21-year-old's Twitter account Thursday to personally thank everyone who made an effort to commemorate Oscar's life and offer consolation.
This twitter handle will be managed by his family until everyones item is posted with a personal thanks!
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014
Taveras's family included pictures of all the tokens they received over the last few weeks, along with a heartfelt message of thanks to those who reached out to celebrate the outfielder known affectionately as "El Fenomeno."
Thanks Mike Poe! pic.twitter.com/4WaLntNj4z
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014
Thanks to Andrew "Chue" Mueller!! pic.twitter.com/HbBhw2VcM2
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014
Very thoughtful, thank you Naegeli Family, Al, Sheila, Lauren, Andrew and Melissa. pic.twitter.com/RZzd0aJC0W
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014
Thank you! pic.twitter.com/4BAwCxfJMq
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014
Thank you Kara Mozley you just hit a Home Run too! All the best! pic.twitter.com/95NgU22JPG
— Oscar Taveras (@el_fenomeno_18) November 21, 2014