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Music lost another one…

 

Rock music’s mournful sound

Lester William Polfuss, or more popularly known as Les Paul, has passed away. He was 94

The electric guitar has lost a father.

Rest in peace, Les Paul. Jeff Buckley will be so thrilled to finally jam with you. Give him a hug for me, will yah?

 

And another one joined the Dream Team…

 

RIP, John Hughes (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009)

 

My childhood is slowly fading…

Sigh.

This is turning out to be an obit site…

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It Was Hard Saying Goodbye

Today, our beloved Cory Aquino was laid to rest… and Filipinos all over the world are one with her family in trying to cope with the loss.

Here are a few of the touching words from the people she has embraced:

Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ, her spiritual advisor:

Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters

She was the only true queen our people ever had, and she was (a) queen because we knew she truly held our hearts and in the gentleness and greatness of her own.

She made me proud again to be a Filipino

Kris Aquino-Yap, her daughter:

Photo by John Javellana for AP

You (the Filipino) have given our family honor beyond anything we could ever have hoped to receive, that no matter how great the sacrifices of my parents, I can honestly say to all of you that for my family, the Filipinos are worth it.

Dad (the late Senator, Ninoy Aquino), it’s your turn now. You are her one and only love. Now that you are together again, no matter how painful it is for us to let her go, we were comforted knowing that mom is happy to be reunited with you

It would take a lifetime for us to be okay because we will forever miss you.

Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, Jr., her son:

Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters

Mom, I really truly believe, without an iota of doubt, that you have truly fought the good fight, that you have finished the course, and that, undoubtedly, you have kept the faith.

Insp. Mel Mamaril, her security escort for 23 years:

Photo by Aaron Favila for AP

One could always feel her compassionate heart for all those in need and in want. She also radiated a deep sense of prayer and devotion that, I believe, was the foundation of her being a person of integrity and uprightness.

(At the end of his speech, Mamaril went near the casket of the former President and saluted her.)

Vivette, my friend, who posted this on my Facebook wall:

Photo from: Definitely Filipino

We will always be thankful to them for making us proud to be filipinos.

Paul Cabral, her favorite designer and a close friend:

Photo by Dennis Sabangan for Reuters

I miss you.

A sign held by an old lady as she waited for the cortege to pass in front of her:

Photo from: Definitely Filipino

Goodbye, our beloved President.

Fidel V. Ramos, her successor and her People Power ally:

Cory Aquino represented the past and the future of our people and led in the direction of a better future for our people.

Jim Paredes, singer/songwriter, People Power Revolution personality:

Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for AFP

Pinoytumblr:

Photo by Aaron Favila for AP

May she rest in peace and may she be resurrected in every Filipino.

Gina de Venecia, wife of former Speaker Joe de Venecia, and her good friend:

Photo by Aaron Favila for AP

She was a beacon of hope, a leader who proved that true greatness is found not in power and prestige. Rather, it was rooted in something far deeper. She led and loved with a pure heart from which sprung great humility, goodness, and true moral character.

Rep. Teddy Locsin, former Aquino cabinet member:

Photo by Nat Garcia for AP

I knew then she was the answer to my prayers.

A Tumblr post:

Photo by Yellow Ribbon for President Cory Aquino

Let us not forget to carry on today’s meaningful message. Let us remember.

But perhaps, the most touching part, was something unsaid.

It was when everyone gave a rousing applause as her casket was being wheeled towards the cathedral exit.

Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters

Tears have been flowing from my eyes the entire day…

because I know that I owe her for giving me the chance to live the way a free person must live.

PAALAM CORY.

***************

Photo by Cheryl Ravelo for Reuters

“I am burning the candle of my life in the dark, with no one to benefit from the light. The candle slowly melts away. Soon its wick will burn out, and the light is gone. If only someone will gather the melted wax, reshape it, give it a new wick. For another fleeting moment, my candle can once again light the dark, be of service one more time, and then, goodbye.” – Cory Aquino (1933-2009)

Today, we celebrated a life lived for Filipinos.

We are currently mourning over death of the Mother of Philippine Democracy…

by J-Ann Reyes’s album, “View From the Top – Tita Cory’s Procession”

…but are also rejoining for the gift given to us: Freedom…

by: Joey Rico’s album, “Paalam Cory”

by Aids Tecson’s album, “Cory Passing Thru Ayala”

…the strength to fight for what is right…

by: Joey Rico’s album, “Paalam Cory”

by Aids Tecson’s album, “Cory Passing Thru Ayala”

…and most of all, the prayers that we are still able to say.

by Joe Galvez (searched from Google Images)

Salamat Pangulong Corazon Aquino.

from Joval Pantangco’s Facebook Profile

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Goodbye, Inspiration

 

When the final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve for long.
Let them comfort each other
And let them know
how much happiness
They brought into my life.

- Mrs. Cory Aquino’s Prayer

A life definitely lived

“It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while”

-Frank McCourt (on “Angela’s Ashes“)

1930 - 2009

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Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite, an iconic CBS News journalist who defined the role of anchorman for a generation of television viewers, died Friday at the age of 92.

His career peak was before my time, but here I am, remembering the man whose voice I often heard when significant events in modern history are featured on TV.

 

Who could forget that very moment he announced President John F. Kennedy’s death?

Or his 27-hour air time to share with the viewers Apollo 11’s 30-hour mission to the moon?

The “8th astronaut”, the “most trusted man in America”, the greatest journalist in the world is gone.

 

 

RIP, Mr. Cronkite. Thank you.

Another Memorial Fave

Nothing like JM’s performance, but this one was really good.