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Alex Shibutani@AlexShibutani
.@MaiaShibutani and I convinced Denis to join Twitter
when he visited us one summer in the U.S.
I’m pretty sure the “DenisTen” Twitter handle was available,
but Denis was always different.
He flipped the first letters of his name,
and that’s why he’s @Tenis_Den on Twitter.
.@Tenis_Den was strong, brave, and resilient both on and off the ice.
He performed and competed with an energy and intensity
that simultaneously blasted out to the corners of the arena
while also bringing the audience into the moments he created.
One of my favorite performances is
his 2009 World Championships free program.
It was his breakout performance. He brought the house down.
URLﾘﾝｸ(www.youtube.com)
If you never had the opportunity to speak or spend time with Denis,
this video shows you a glimpse of his thoughtfulness, his wisdom, and his gratitude.
URLﾘﾝｸ(www.youtube.com)