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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | It has been reported by the Daily Racing Form that world famous TB jockey Garett Gomez has passed away. One of best jockeys ever. |
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Location: Texas | Oh no - he was only 44. |
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Location: Arkansas | What happened? |
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Location: Kansas and loving it | So sad, he battled demons constantly. |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-14 10:03 PM
What happened?
Autopsy report isn't back yet, but it appears to be a drug overdose. |
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Namesless in BHW
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Reports are saying he as found at a Casino in Arizona of a drug overdose. I am hoping this is just not true. Just a wonderful jockey. He will be greatly missed. Gone way to young.  |
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| It is a very demanding sport and he had more than his share of demons apparently. Very talented rider always sad to see one go, even sadder when it is like this. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | My ex sister in law was friends with him plus he rode some horses for her. Very sad. Such a waste.
Obama has it so wrong when he says drugs is a victimless crime. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends. |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
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I AM being nice
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Location: MD | 1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth. |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 8:51 AM
1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth.
Well said wrapsnap |
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Location: NE Texas | So sad to hear this. He was a gifted rider and will be greatly missed! |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Before becoming one of the world’s foremost jockeys, Garrett Gomez was an alcoholic and a drug addict. Throughout his career, he established himself as an up-and-coming jockey, but just as it seemed that the racing world was his for the taking, he threw it all away, and retreated to a life where alcohol and drugs dictated his every move.
The Garrett Gomez Story: A Jockey’s Journey Through Addiction & Salvation captures the remarkable journey of a jockey who had it all, lost it all, and came back to win his life, his family and his career. Written by Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award winner Rudolph Alvarado with Garrett Gomez, this story of addiction and salvation will pull back the curtain on Mr. Gomez's life and reveal the story of a man, husband, father, jockey, and recovering addict who is still considered one of horse racing’s premier jockeys.
The Garrett Gomez Story: A Jockey's Journey Through Addiction & Salvation Kindle Edition |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 8:51 AM
1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth.
I didn't mean "best" as opposed to "worst". I've not only dealt with an alcoholic (on a daily basis for many years) who ultimately lost his battle earlier this year at the age of 45, but I've had drugs (both street and prescription) bring down family members and close friends. I understand that addiction of any kind respects neither age, gender, race, socio-economic backgrounds, religion (or lack thereof), or anything else for that matter. I could go deeper into what I know of drugs and what they do to a family and friends of the addict, but I'll just say I meant absolutely no disrespect towards anyone. My sincere prayers go out to anyone dealing with an addiction or with an addict. Until you've lived it, there's no way to understand it. . . . . |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | This is just sad.. |
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I AM being nice
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Location: MD | Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-16 8:51 PM
WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 8:51 AM
1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth.
I didn't mean "best" as opposed to "worst". I've not only dealt with an alcoholic (on a daily basis for many years ) who ultimately lost his battle earlier this year at the age of 45, but I've had drugs (both street and prescription ) bring down family members and close friends. I understand that addiction of any kind respects neither age, gender, race, socio-economic backgrounds, religion (or lack thereof ), or anything else for that matter. I could go deeper into what I know of drugs and what they do to a family and friends of the addict, but I'll just say I meant absolutely no disrespect towards anyone. My sincere prayers go out to anyone dealing with an addiction or with an addict. Until you've lived it, there's no way to understand it. . . . .
I totally understand that you have a true grasp on the affects of addiction. I thought that your post was sincere and expressed true compassion. My response was to 1DSoon asking you to define "best". |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 9:10 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-16 8:51 PM
WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 8:51 AM
1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth.
I didn't mean "best" as opposed to "worst". I've not only dealt with an alcoholic (on a daily basis for many years ) who ultimately lost his battle earlier this year at the age of 45, but I've had drugs (both street and prescription ) bring down family members and close friends. I understand that addiction of any kind respects neither age, gender, race, socio-economic backgrounds, religion (or lack thereof ), or anything else for that matter. I could go deeper into what I know of drugs and what they do to a family and friends of the addict, but I'll just say I meant absolutely no disrespect towards anyone. My sincere prayers go out to anyone dealing with an addiction or with an addict. Until you've lived it, there's no way to understand it. . . . .
I totally understand that you have a true grasp on the affects of addiction. I thought that your post was sincere and expressed true compassion. My response was to 1DSoon asking you to define "best".
Thank you and know I have such respect for what you have accomplished. True strength. . . . |
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Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | Chandlers mom, I dont understand it. and I havent lived it. But i did learn early on that if i did try drugs that they are highly addictive. and armed with that knowledge i lived a clean life. So it is very hard for me to relate. And its even harder for me to watch the distobution of norcan, clinics where you can pick it up for free. Especially when drugs like the epi pen are outrageous for familys whos children have life threatening allergies.
Please dont think i am heartless, i just dont understand, i guess its because for me it was a lifestyle choice and thats how i wrap my head around addiction. |
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| WrapSnap - 2016-12-16 8:51 AM
1DSoon - 2016-12-16 6:34 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2016-12-15 11:26 PM Drugs take some of the best young people from our society. Such a waste. (Assuming that was the cause. But so so sad no matter what happened.) Prayers for his family and friends.
I don't mean this as confrontational but define "best"
I can tell you that as a person who was cross addicted for many years and has now been clean and sober for many years that addiction makes no one less of a good person than they are. Having spent much of my recovery working with both active and recovering addicts, I can also tell you that many addicts are highly compassionate, empathetic individuals. There is something to be said for the character of an individual who cares for others, sometimes more than themselves.
Garrett Gomez was very honest about his struggles. He spoke quite publicly about his ongoing battle with addiction. As soon many addicts do, he found himself more successful at certain times than at others. One thing that people don't seem to understand is that addicts don't choose addiction. While the loss of this young man will impact his family, friends and the racing industry immensely, I know that Garrett will now experience an inner peace, which he couldn't ever seem to find on Earth.
I do not think any one needs to justify what they have said to extremely narrow minded people who are so lucky that they are not around any one who does drugs. I don't do drugs but I remember "do not judge until you have walked a mile in my moccasins".
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