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‘Family is Forever.’ Yordano Ventura’s former teammates remember their friend

Royals fans on Monday shared their thoughts about the one-year anniversary of the death of pitcher Yordano Ventura.

Ventura died on Jan. 22, 2017 in a one-car accident in the Dominican Republic. Like fans, Ventura’s former teammates also miss him.

Many took to social media to share messages about Ventura.

Christian Colon wrote: “I miss u kid”

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I miss u kid.

A post shared by Christian Colón (@christiancolon24) on Jan 22, 2018 at 8:09am PST

Eric Hosmer shared a photo from last year’s tribute to Ventura at the home opener:

A post shared by Eric Hosmer (@hosmer305) on Jan 22, 2018 at 8:15am PST

Edinson Volquez posted a picture from the World Series championship parade:

A post shared by Edinson Volquez (@edinsonavolquez36) on Jan 22, 2018 at 8:08am PST

Alcides Escobar wrote a message in Spanish that translated to: “Already at one year after your departure My brother you are where you want to be we miss you so much and may God have you in his Holy glory”

Ya a 1año de tu partida Mi hermano donde quieras que estes te extrañamos mucho y que papa Dios te tenga en su Santa gloria

A post shared by ALCIDES ESCOBAR 2 (@alcidesescobar2) on Jan 22, 2018 at 8:39am PST

Jeremy Guthrie wrote: “Family is Forever.