A very sad day and a huge loss.

My condolences go out to all of his family and friends. He was only 1 year older than me; this serves as yet another reminder of life's fragility. I've never met Lee, but I have seen all the fond posts on here about him, and I know he was a great guy. May he rest in peace.
 
El Caobo said:
As per MacMoto's request, we are playing Jimmy Bosch's Otra oportunidad during this Wednesday's radio show, in loving memory of Lee. http://www.salsaforums.com/showthread.php?t=8934

We will also read several of the posts from this thread just before playing the song.

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Rest in Peace, Lee Wright

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From http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/wor...or-crash-Spain-celebrating-24th-birthday.html

A 24-year-old salsa dance champion has died in a three-car pile up in Spain.

Lee Wright had been celebrating his birthday in the holiday resort of Malaga when he died early on Sunday.

His was being given a lift back to his hotel when another vehicle hit the back of the car he was travelling in, sending them crashing into the one in front.

Mr Wright, of Canary Wharf, east London, had been sitting in the back seat and was killed instantly while the other British man was seriously injured.

The driver of the other vehicle escaped with minor injuries but a female passenger, believed to be his wife, was killed.
Two other people were also injured in the crash.

His friends and family continue to post their condolences on the social networking site Facebook in remembrance of the 'talented and great dancer who was loved by so many'.
The young dancer had taught salsa at the Crobar in Croydon before it closed earlier this year.

The instructor and his dance partner Shelly Cook were named UK National Professional Champions the past two years running.
They also picked up a silver medal at the European Salsa Masters Championships in 2006.

Cousin Darren Reeve said he and Mr Wright's brother Charles are due to head to Malaga to lay family flowers at the scene of the crash and arrange for his body to be sent home.
A tribute from friend, Robert Saunders, on Facebook said: 'Such a happy, genuine, lovely person, such a loss.

'I can still picture him when he was just getting into salsa, happy, enthusiastic and full of fun.

'It was obvious he was going to become a good dancer, but more than that it was immediately clear what a great person he was.'

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Salsa Champion: Lee Wright, pictured right, died in Spain while he was celebrating his 24th birthday
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Beautiful tribute!
 
shocking. such a great guy, his classes with shelley were always great fun and attended in high numbers - i've not ever heard a bad word about him (rare in the salsa world). the only person where i've seen both males and females queue up to dance with him.
 
Jambo said:
I think the tribute message at the top of the boards is a lovely touch from Salsa Forums. :)
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I (and the staff) thought it only appropriate given the circumstances.

Whatever else SF may be, it is a community... and not be accident. It comes from the efforts of our members and the efforts of our staff. As the person who first set up SF, and has tended to it since (albeit sometimes more and sometimes less), the fact that we have lost a member makes this something of a personal loss, although surely not as much as for those who knew him. I'm not even sure if we interacted online (haven't had a chance to look), but that doesn't mean that his absence here doesn't leave an empty space for us all. If nothing else, the outpouring of comments here and on FB make it clear that how he lived his life and treated those around him provides a model we can all admire and to which we can all aspire; our tribute to him is meant to reflect this.
 
SDsalsaguy said:
I (and the staff) thought it only appropriate given the circumstances.

Whatever else SF may be, it is a community... and not be accident. It comes from the efforts of our members and the efforts of our staff. As the person who first set up SF, and has tended to it since (albeit sometimes more and sometimes less), the fact that we have lost a member makes this something of a personal loss, although surely not as much as for those who knew him. I'm not even sure if we interacted online (haven't had a chance to look), but that doesn't mean that his absence here doesn't leave an empty space for us all. If nothing else, the outpouring of comments here and on FB make it clear that how he lived his life and treated those around him provides a model we can all admire and to which we can all aspire; our tribute to him is meant to reflect this.
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wonderfully said!

I did a search for mamboboy's posts. They were always full of vibrant energy and supportive.

Valued immensely.


eg:


first post

First post! :-)

To be honest, I love dancing on carpet... i've only come across one carpet that i haven't enjoyed (At the uk congress last year... but it was still better than the floor! lol....

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Originally Posted by Salsamakossa
Mamboboy,

I think the spins are awesome. I have also seen your clip with Mario on his website. By the way, what was your motivation to learn to follow, especially so well? Just curious...


I enjoy following... If i do it well or not is another story! How I did it? I translated what i knew about arm tension from leading across to 'the other side'... then let my feet do the rest. Being focused on details with the whole mechanics of the dance helps too i guess!


That and practicing my spinning of course!



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link broken but would love to see it?

I know there have been threads of guys following... and spins... and stuff...

So i thought i'd post the video with it all bundled into one. )

http://www.salsaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=66227#66227

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Prodigal trip:

Sorry I didn't make it Mac! The move got the better of me. My mum however, she went, and had a great time! hehe

Safe trip to Japan, hopefully see you there sometime!

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I'm teaching four nights a week... but usually dance every night! Its great living in london! Generally after the places where i teach finish (say around 11-12 o'clock) I go out dancing somewhere...


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cha cha

1) Love it to pieces! If dancing with the right person that is...

2) Ballroom classes - But was inspired by a couple of social dances that i saw from Tamambo and Salsera, and Leon Rose with Nikki Britton... couldn't wait to try it out myself after watching!

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Oh my God, I am so sorry.
I really am out of words....May there be patience in the heart of those whom he was part of their lives.
 
Flujo said:
...I wish I could have shaken his hand and given him a hugg...
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I am 'picking' on Flujo as a) I am sure he would not mind :) and b) his was the easiest to find.

I have seen similar comments to Flujo's above and for me, Lee's passing is a kick in the but[t] to get out there and do more; to forget things like 'nerves' and 'self-consciousness' and connect with strangers if I feel there is something I want to say/pass on, even if it is a simple "I love your smile" or... what ever it is.

The other thing is that no matter how much we get caught up in our lives (for good/'bad' reasons), to try and remain in contact with those we hold nearest and dearest.

So with having made the above, very public statement :eek: Flujo, we shall have that dance; TJ miss you and "Hello everyone."

(By coincidence (or was it?) I was watching the DVD of The Last Holiday on Sunday, then I got the news of Lee's passing... ]

El Caobo, thank you for adding La Vida es un Carnaval. In case anyone is wondering "Why?" that song, a couple of reasons... Lee had spent time in Cuba and loved it; for me, Lee personified "Life is a Carnaval" and gave a very good impression of living every moment of it.

Incidentally, someone has created this montage as a tribute to Lee. http://www.absolutesalsa.co.uk/Movies/Lee%20Wright%20Our%20Tribute.mov

Just looking at the pictures, had me smiling, with tears in my eyes, but smiling, from my own personal memories of this light that has evolved but will live on, as with countless other people, within us.
 
This is tragic news..

I didn't know him personally but sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. He seemed very happy and inspirational, like we should all try to be.

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SDsalsaguy said:
I (and the staff) thought it only appropriate given the circumstances.

Whatever else SF may be, it is a community... and not be accident. It comes from the efforts of our members and the efforts of our staff. As the person who first set up SF, and has tended to it since (albeit sometimes more and sometimes less), the fact that we have lost a member makes this something of a personal loss, although surely not as much as for those who knew him. I'm not even sure if we interacted online (haven't had a chance to look), but that doesn't mean that his absence here doesn't leave an empty space for us all. If nothing else, the outpouring of comments here and on FB make it clear that how he lived his life and treated those around him provides a model we can all admire and to which we can all aspire; our tribute to him is meant to reflect this.
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Very well said !!
 
I haven't checked on SF for over a week until today, because of work and computer problems -- and it's very sad for this thread to be the first thing I saw. :(

Obviously I'm sorry for Lee and I extend my best wishes to his friends and family. I also really liked SDsalsaguy's remarks.
SDsalsaguy said:
I (and the staff) thought it only appropriate given the circumstances.

Whatever else SF may be, it is a community... and not be accident. It comes from the efforts of our members and the efforts of our staff. As the person who first set up SF, and has tended to it since (albeit sometimes more and sometimes less), the fact that we have lost a member makes this something of a personal loss, although surely not as much as for those who knew him. I'm not even sure if we interacted online (haven't had a chance to look), but that doesn't mean that his absence here doesn't leave an empty space for us all. If nothing else, the outpouring of comments here and on FB make it clear that how he lived his life and treated those around him provides a model we can all admire and to which we can all aspire; our tribute to him is meant to reflect this.
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An so say we all.

I've lost a couple of friends my age in the last few years, and it makes you feel very mortal.

My outlook most of my life has been that I'd rather try, than wonder 'what if?' when it's my time. I like to think of it as a love of life. And after I morn for my friends, I remind myself that the lesson in this for me is that life is short.

This is one of the reasons I took up Salsa at such a "middle age" ;)

It is said that "Those who can, do. Those who can't teach" I will add "those who are great, do both"

Gods speed to Lee, my prayers to friends and family.

And my closing advice to all.

Live Life, Love Life, Respect Life. All else will fall into place.
 
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