ADN post

Coach Jay

I am a parent of a son who was coached by Jay Rivera just prior to his move to Alaska. The worst thing I had to do was share the story with my son. His move to Alaska was forced by the disease that plagued him. He left a wonderful letter to my son that I was to give later on but I was hoping Jay could say it to him, unfortunately that will not happen. I was glad that I was able to give it to him, perhaps it eased his pain. My son always expected to see "his coach" again. Jay was a coach that will always live in my son's heart. I hope his soul has rest now as it never did in life. I knew he was tortured as well but I always hoped he could find peace. There were times he appeared to but never completely. Gymnastics was what he was and if he felt that was threatened, I could see his fear.