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August 1st - Death anniversary of Pres. Cory Aquino
August 3, 2010Last Sunday, 8-01-2010 was Pres. Cory Aquino’s 1st death anniversary. There was too much stuff going on, so I did say a little prayer privately and it reminded me of her funeral. The showering of affection, more patience of each other’s shortcomings, general well being….Where did all that nice “community feeling” go? Pinoys talaga. Such short memories.
Am still very thankful though for what Cory had done for us Filipinos, and the Philippines. We are much prouder now to be Pinoys. Thats what dignity brings.
Hope more of us remember, so we dont fall back to our bad habits.
Also more hopeful that Noynoy, our new President can be the catalyst of the change we so badly need.
Let’s all cooperate and help him achieve this.
Salamat Presidente Cory!
August 3, 2009Last Saturday, woke up to the news that former President Corazon C Aquino had finally passed away. Initially I felt, ok - now she wont be in pain and her sacrifices, that have been plenty, would now end. I texted my condolences to members of her family. Hesitating to call as am sure they would be busy in preparing for the funeral.
Then, as the press started showing the ‘83 pictures and video streams of those days of protest, EDSA and her subsequent proclamation, as our new president - it suddenly hit me. The person although, not by herself - but she did symbolize the return of democracy to our country, by getting Marcos’ allies to convince him to leave. The symbol of courage and moral leadership - Cory Aquino - was now gone. She who had brought us, not just democracy but more important, dignity - to Filipinos all over the world, had passed away!
I felt deeply saddened. Not just for her family - but for ALL Filipinos. What a time to go. Who would now represent the moral leadership that we all need and hope to vote for next year??? Was she able to tell anyone who she would be voting for president next year? (before she got too sick). That would have been a resounding endorsement. But I suppose it was enough for her to have given US that opportunity 27 years ago. Now it’s up to us. Let’s ensure that all her sacrifices for this country, will not have gone in vain.
Thank you, President Cory Aquino. Rest in Peace. We wont let you down!