A heartfelt farewell.

The bodybuilding world is still reeling from the passing of one of its young talents in Dallas McCarver. He was only 26 years old yet was able to accomplish a great deal in the sport. He was also able to touch a great many hearts in the sport as well, showing that he was a truly great man. One of the many individuals effected by his passing was training partner Flex Lewis.

The reigning 212 champion Flex Lewis and Dallas McCarver both pushed each other in the gym and were to not only make themselves better, but everyone else around them as well. Flex Lewis often called Dallas McCarver his little brother and as such wanted to pay tribute to a young man who has passed way too soon. The tribute video below is a perfect embodiment of the youth and exuberance that filled Dallas McCarver as he lived his dream.

**To ALL my Fans** Thank you in this time for being so understanding i haven’t been on socials but I do hope that everyone at this time can respect myself, family and many friends who are in mourning of a person who was a MASSIVE part of there life. – Not one day would go by without a txt, or a call or us training. Traveling around the world I took him under my wing, we ate, drank and experienced different cultures, I have memories I am blessed to have that will always make me laugh and no can take away. The things taken for granted, are now in reality of his passing so meaningful. – My Socials are full of Dallas and how he has touched so many lives, we talked so much about living a legacy by acting like a Champion long before a title is achieved, that I think he be shocked himself just how MANY people he did touch and inspire! – I can’t still get my head around everything. I drove to the gym yesterday and just sat there and cried, his straps- wraps and belt placed ready for our workout the next day. – Today I managed to get in a workout fueled by what he would want me to still keep doing- that’s train to win! I’m not lie and say I have many moments today specially when I see photos with him and Adiena. I just know he’s sitting up there with plans of scaring any Boyfriends off when shes older! ? – Although he achieved so much on stage and off, his dream was one day to be Mr Olympia. I will train with him in my heart daily find the motivation to carry on for us both, I’m training to win now I have Dallas with me pushing me harder than he could be physically. – I love you mate, I know we used to say that, but I never told you ENOUGH how proud I am of you, gone but never forgotten! – Video credit: @romanfilmsofficial a wonder tribute. #GoneNotForgotten #DallasMcCarver #LoveYaBrother #YouAchievedWhatYouSetOut #Inspiration #MyLittleBrother

A post shared by Flex Lewis™ (@flex_lewis) on Aug 23, 2017 at 4:48pm PDT

Please remember to contribute to the Dallas McCarver foundation and show your love and support for this young man, his family and friends.

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