From the bluest of the blue states, Dimitrios (the way his name has been printed locally) Gavriel hails from Haverhill, Massachusetts, the town next over from mine. Right near the New Hampshire border on the Merrimack River.
Was State champion as a Heavyweight.
Saw him wrestle in 96? at the New England wrestling Championships.
Man of convictions and courage. My heart goes out to his family.
Had a few Marines from up thataway when I was in, Some in Haverill, some in some place North of Boston, Glouscester(sp?), some Southies, Plymouth, Brockton...