When I woke up this morning
the very first thing I asked my father was, “Nakita na ba si Robredo?” As expected, his reply was still
negative. As we were watching the news I
said, “Sana naman, ngayong death anniversary ni Ninoy, makita na s’ya.”
Suddenly, there was a news flash and DOTC Sec. Mar Roxas just announced the
retrieval of DILG Sec. Robredo’s dead body.
A closed fist on my lips and my tears immediately fell. It is now confirmed. We just lost a good man.
I admit. I am slightly bitter. I remember something but I’d rather not go
there anymore. Besides, that’s past
already. I need to appreciate instead how
the President exerted much effort to be there for Sec. Robredo’s search and
rescue. I need to see the good side of
things. I just hope that the President
realizes now the importance of putting a good man in his team. REAL GOOD MEN. Not the KKKs or the opportunistic-showbiz-minded
personalities.
For the first time, I cried for
the death of a man in the government. I
never experienced such for Ninoy’s since I was too young then. It was hard for me to understand my mother’s
utmost grief while she was crying in front of our television as the assassination
of Ninoy was being reported. I find it very timely that Sec. Robredo was found on the day of the death anniversary of one
of the most loved Philippine heroes, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino.
They say that good people die
young. I wonder why. Why them, of all people? On the other hand, who am I to ask the Lord? He knows what’s best for all of us. Let His will be done.
To Ninoy, you are forever
remembered. I pray, “Hindi ka nag-iisa”. May there be more like you.. now and in the
future.
To Sec. Robredo, may you rest
eternally in peace. Good job, sir!
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