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It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I have to tell you that Always Compete, whose real name is Jeff Dominique has had a personal tragedy in his life that is going to have to make him step away from the blog. I got this e-mail from him this afternoon: Mark, I am done for awhile. My son Kristopher died in his sleep last night.

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It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I have to tell you that Always Compete, whose real name is Jeff Dominique has had a personal tragedy in his life that is going to have to make him step away from the blog.

I got this e-mail from him this afternoon:

Mark,
 
I am done for awhile.  My son Kristopher died in his sleep last night.  I had a post ready to go for tomorrow.  You can publish it or change it.  
 
I will let you know when I am ready to come back.
 
Jeff

I have 2 sons and a daughter and cannot comprehend losing one. It is simply incomprehensible. Please send your thoughts and prayers to Jeff, Andy and his family and I wish them Godspeed.

You will read his post tomorrow. I have so many tears….

Please send Jeff your thoughts.

I don’t even know what to say…

Please send him your prayers, support, and thoughts.

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  1. 59inarowAugust 17, 2019

    Prayers to you and your family AC. This is so sad to hear as parents shouldn’t have to outlive their children. I can’t even begin to comprehend your grief. My condolences.

  2. rudybyrdAugust 17, 2019

    So very sorry to hear of your loss, AC. My heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family.

  3. roger askewAugust 17, 2019

    So sorry for your loss, AC, I can’t even fathom the pain, being a father of 4. I can promise you this, you will see your son again in a much better place, no sickness, no pain, just love. Peace to you brother.

  4. Jon WeismanAugust 17, 2019

    I am just tremendously sorry. I know there is nothing more difficult. I wish you all the strength that’s possible. You and your famiy are in my thoughts.

  5. Watford DodgerAugust 17, 2019

    That is absolutely terrible news.

    I feel cold.

    Jeff – be strong

    What a shit life this is sometimes.

  6. DodgerBlueMomAugust 17, 2019

    Many thoughts and prayers to you, AC, and your wife and your family. My heart hurts for you all. So very sorry to hear the news.

  7. IdahoalAugust 17, 2019

    So sorry for your loss AC. Prayers for you and your family.

  8. Watford DodgerAugust 17, 2019

    First MJ and now this.

    Life is not fair.

    These things shouldn’t happen to good people.

  9. WilliamAugust 17, 2019

    What sad news. I hope that seeing the many messages off support here, will help you a tiny bit in such a devastating moment. My very best to you and your family.

  10. BlutoAugust 17, 2019

    Nothing worse than burying your own.

    Thoughts are with him and his family.

  11. 2demeter2August 17, 2019

    AC, I’m so deeply saddened by this tragic news. My heart breaks for you and your family. Praying that God sustains you with His love and comfort during this time and that yo be surrounded with family and friends who bring strength and encouragement to you and your loved ones.

  12. MushersPopAugust 17, 2019

    Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this time.

  13. TherealtenAugust 18, 2019

    AC, no words will change the finality of death in this life. But, if you believe as I do that God will give everlasting life to those who believe in him then there are better days ahead. I pray that God will provide comfort to your family in the difficult days ahead.

  14. QuasimodoAugust 18, 2019

    Very sad news. There is no such thing as strength or any how to, your world is off and planets will never be in alignment. There’s no way to tell you how to feel. nothing is right. All I can say is that I feel pain for you and your family AC. It don’t get worse than to go what you’re going through. So very sorry.

  15. HawkeyedodgerAugust 18, 2019

    I’m at a loss for words. I’m so sorry AC. The friends you have made on here care deeply about what you’re going through. My sincerest sympathy

  16. JeffAugust 18, 2019

    Tragic news, AC. My thoughts are with you.

  17. Jorge ValenzuelaAugust 18, 2019

    Lo siento mucho, un abrazo a la familia de Jeff, y que ojala pronto encuentren la paz resignación ante tal tragedia. QEPD.

  18. BoboAugust 18, 2019

    AC. My heartfelt sorrow toward you and your families’

    great loss. I too will pray that the God of all peace would grant you the comfort, grace and strength to endure this painful trial. We mourn with you friend. Your friends here love you and care about you.

  19. DavidAugust 18, 2019

    In moments of a great ordeal, words are useless. God rest his soul. Sorry for your loss AC.

  20. Jim DAugust 18, 2019

    AC….Know that we care for you. We grieve right along with you. We pray for you & the family. Heaven reunites us all again. God’s peace & strength be with you & the family.

  21. Thomas M JonesAugust 18, 2019

    I am a lurker that follows this blog every day. With much sorrow I offer my condolences to AC and his family at this time of great loss.

  22. peterjAugust 18, 2019

    AC – My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours…

  23. SoCalBumAugust 18, 2019

    When there are no words:

    “The LORD bless you and keep you;

    the LORD make his face shine upon you

    and be gracious to you;

    the LORD turn his face toward you

    and give you peace.”

    Numbers 6:24-26

  24. Mark TimmonsAugust 18, 2019

    1 Peter 5:10 New International Version (NIV)

    And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

  25. RichieFAugust 18, 2019

    AC:

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. To me losing a child is the very worst tradgedy.