Luis ‘Cholo’ Bernal and his tribute to ‘El Matador’

This Friday, February 2nd, family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Luis “Matador” Tejada, who passed away last Sunday.

During the week, the deceased football player received various tributesone of them is that of composer and poet Luis “Cholo” Bernal, who dedicated some letters to Tejas.

Luis “Cholo” Bernal He shared this tribute through his social networks, accompanying the video with an emotional message.

“In 2022, I had the pleasure of organizing a tribute to Luis “El Matador” Tejada on Panamanian Footballer’s Day and presenting him with a song I made for Rommel Fernandez He told me he would like me to write him one, but unfortunately we lost touch,” Bernal said.

He added: “Today in the middle sadness which floods the earth, I wanted to consecrate my lyrics in a genre that is not my specialty but that he likedas thanks for the many joys he gave us, applauding his legacy to sport and filling our beloved Panama with pride.”

“Thank you Matador,” reads the message.

“Be with God in his glory. rest in peace“, the text concludes.

After listening to these texts, the composer and poet received dozens of congratulations for this recognition.

Last greeting

The events began with the departure of the fire engine with the coffin with the first stop in Carrasquilla, via Spain.

The funeral procession reached the intersection with Via Cincuentenario to go to the Roosevelt Roundabout and go along Domingo Díaz Avenue to San Joaquín, where it returned to El Parador de Pedregal and entered José Agustín Arango Avenue.

Mass will be at 2:00 p.m., in ul Arena Roberto Durán Juan Díaz. After the religious service ends, the journey to the Juan Díaz City Cemetery will begin.