Thank you for sharing, gents. Such a tragic loss for the CF community, his close friends, and his family. You guys have shown immense courage to speak about Lazar the way you have today - you must be hurting so much, but thank you for sharing. RIP Lazar.
Thank you for doing this ❤ it feels like losing a friend even though I never met Lazar. I am wishing everyone reading this a lot of strength! All your emotions are valid, there is no right or wrong. Let’s get through this together ❤
Thank you for sharing and allowing us into ur personal relationship with Lazar. I am feeling all emotions but i feel mad as well. Should i be? Lazar was someone i always look forward to seeing and smiled when he competed and his relationships with everyone. ❤❤❤❤😢
Thank you for using your media platform and personal relationship with Lazar to voice your support during this time. You both are class acts. I appreciate the sport has professional and empathetic people like you.
Beautiful tribute, Brian. Thank you for allowing us this insight into your relationship with Lazar. I first came to "know of" Lazar thought your interview with him in 2021on Sevan's podcast. How could one not immediately want to cheer for him and Luca? What a tragic, unthinkable loss.
Brian Friend, thank you for believing in Lazar from very early on! We in Serbia knew that Lazar will do big things in this sport. I had the honor of knowing him and calling him my coach. He was a very devoted coach, and told us that he and Luka would love to open up a crossfit gym once he was done with competing and would love coaching again. We are absolutely crushed.
Truly sad seeing, hearing the pain your going through. I'm so sorry. I'm a Big Crossfit fan and follow it closely, so I feel a part of the community. Thank you for giving the community a place to be open and grieve. Ty for sharing your stories ♥️
is there any info on why he couldn't swim it out ? any medical reason or anything else why he would go under in the first place ? he was an ex waterpolo player , he was a lifeguard himself . how does this happene to someone like that ?
I'm so sorry for your loss Brian. This has rocked so many people to their core obviously, but this was a simple great interview to respect and celebrate Lazar's life. I know you guy's were close and I know it's hard man, but try to keep your head up. Just know he's not in pain, he's not suffering, and he's in God's hands now looking down smiling at everyone continuing to compete on his behalf. I'm sending all my love, thoughts, and prayers to everyone affected especially his family 🙏🙏🙏 May God hold them in the palm of his hand and not close his fist to tight. 🥺💔🙏🙏🙏
This is how media should be reporting on this, with respect and compassion. Thank you guys.
Well said..💚
Brian you handled this so respectfully. My heart aches for you all right now. For his family. His brother. Prayers for everyone.
I cried the whole way through this. Thank you for sharing the beautiful memories with us. Pocivaj u miru Lazare❤
Thank you so much for doing this. Can't tell you how cathartic your tears are for dealing with this from afar.
Thank you for sharing, gents. Such a tragic loss for the CF community, his close friends, and his family. You guys have shown immense courage to speak about Lazar the way you have today - you must be hurting so much, but thank you for sharing. RIP Lazar.
Thank you and I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
thank you for leading with tenderness and care. And allowing us to grieve with you
Thanks Brian. That could not have been easy 💔
Thank you for doing this! It was handled in such a nice and respectful way! Much appreciated and love to Luka, Anja and the rest of Lazar’s family!
Thank you for sharing your stories. Beautiful tribute to him.
Thank you for doing this ❤ it feels like losing a friend even though I never met Lazar. I am wishing everyone reading this a lot of strength! All your emotions are valid, there is no right or wrong. Let’s get through this together ❤
Heartbreaking to watch. Prayers for his family and friends
Thank you for sharing and allowing us into ur personal relationship with Lazar. I am feeling all emotions but i feel mad as well. Should i be? Lazar was someone i always look forward to seeing and smiled when he competed and his relationships with everyone. ❤❤❤❤😢
This is Respect ✊.. thank you so much for this.. You both are honoring his Legacy
Thank you for your time and compassion. May God bless the Dukic family with strength in this difficult time.
Still can't believe. So sad. Pocivaj u miru, Lazare.
Always so respectful Brian and Pat…thank you 🙏🏾
Genuinely thankful to both of you for doing this. This helped me today. Appreciate you both.
Thank you for using your media platform and personal relationship with Lazar to voice your support during this time. You both are class acts. I appreciate the sport has professional and empathetic people like you.
Classy and respectful show as was Lazar
Thanks for sharing 😢💔 we didn't know him like you did but we are all heartbroken 😔
Beautiful tribute, Brian. Thank you for allowing us this insight into your relationship with Lazar. I first came to "know of" Lazar thought your interview with him in 2021on Sevan's podcast. How could one not immediately want to cheer for him and Luca? What a tragic, unthinkable loss.
Wonderful tribute and great reflections. I hope it helped you all process. It helped me. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing 💔😢
Brian Friend, thank you for believing in Lazar from very early on! We in Serbia knew that Lazar will do big things in this sport. I had the honor of knowing him and calling him my coach. He was a very devoted coach, and told us that he and Luka would love to open up a crossfit gym once he was done with competing and would love coaching again. We are absolutely crushed.
I’m sorry for your loss ❤
@@oliviashafer2229 thank you ❤️
Thank you for this, I watched this through tears- it was beautiful ❤
Thanks for the positive coverage of the aftermath of this tragic event. So much inappropriate negativity on other popular channels
Great job, with a tough day & a terrible tragedy. Hope you guys jump back on soon, I’m sure these streams bring about unity & help the community heal
Thank you for sharing this with us! I’m sure we all cried with you! You handled this with compassion, love and respect!
Beautiful tribute and insight more into Lazar and his character ! Well done 😢🙏🏽
Oh my gosh I’m crying with you. So broken hearted about this .
Thank you ❤
Love ❤️ you Lazar Dukic ❤️🔥 !!!
Well done Brian and Pat. RIP Lazar
Truly sad seeing, hearing the pain your going through. I'm so sorry. I'm a Big Crossfit fan and follow it closely, so I feel a part of the community. Thank you for giving the community a place to be open and grieve. Ty for sharing your stories ♥️
Continuous prayers for Lazars ohana and you both as well. Sending warm birthday wishes your way ❤
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❤ Well done guys. A nice tribute that wasn't easy for you to do during this hard time. Big respect for both of you for doing it
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…telling you he has all the time to talk to you.😢
What did he do his PhD on? Such an impressive guy
Water temperature was 90? That is over the safety limit for marathon swim races.
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is there any info on why he couldn't swim it out ? any medical reason or anything else why he would go under in the first place ? he was an ex waterpolo player , he was a lifeguard himself . how does this happene to someone like that ?
I'm so sorry for your loss Brian. This has rocked so many people to their core obviously, but this was a simple great interview to respect and celebrate Lazar's life. I know you guy's were close and I know it's hard man, but try to keep your head up. Just know he's not in pain, he's not suffering, and he's in God's hands now looking down smiling at everyone continuing to compete on his behalf. I'm sending all my love, thoughts, and prayers to everyone affected especially his family 🙏🙏🙏 May God hold them in the palm of his hand and not close his fist to tight. 🥺💔🙏🙏🙏
He died on your birthday Brian? 😢
Brian you handled this so respectfully. My heart aches for you all right now. For his family. His brother. Prayers for everyone.
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