I always had a good relationship with him in our brief encounters. Senna was very good to us. He was very supportive of Michael. In fact, his was one of the first congratulatory messages Michael got after winning in Australia. I don't know what else to say. It comes as a tremendous shock to all of us. It's a devastating loss.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls Senna's kindness and expresses shock at his death.
- In plain terms
- Senna was kind and supportive, and his loss is very hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect and friendship matter even in competitive sports.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor those you respect?
- How do you handle sudden loss?
Another view
Attributed to Senna but describes him in third person.
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