Farewell Madame… Cory Aquino passes away. 1933-2009
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I was saddened when I read the news this afternoon while going through archives of anything “Cory Aquino”. It was fueled by a request from a commenter to obtain a copy of the full transcript of Former President Cory Aquino’s Historic Speech Before U.S. Congress. I searched and searched but couldn’t find any source over the internet (going as far as sending a request through Cory Aquino’s Website managed by Benigno Aquino, Jr. Foundation) for the transcript when I ended up at Time Magazine’s online version with their headline “People Power’s Philippine Saint: Corazon Aquino, 1933-2009.“ I realized that MY PRESIDENT had died.
Today marks a sad day. But today, we received one gift as well. Pinoy Bloggers all over the blogosphere have been posting yellow ribbons on their blogs as a sign of support for our former President. The support has been overwhelming and we all prayed. We prayed for either her recovery (which was highly unlikely) or prayed for God to comfort her in her time of suffering. We prayed to not let her suffer any more should there be no chance of going into remission. The gift we received today is this: AN ANSWERED PRAYER.
Dear Tita Cory (as most Filipinos fondly call her),
You have been a shining beacon for all of us. Through humility, you served us with grace and dignity. Let your symbol be a marker for ALL of us to wake up to protect and preserve the democracy you had fought for. May you be our light for the upcoming elections in 2010. We should all look to you and the legacy that you and your husband Ninoy Aquino left us. The legacy of FREEDOM.
We offer our deepest condolences to the children you left behind. We mourn with them. Farewell President Corazon Aquino. Farewell Madame.
Godspeed!
Hi Chuva,
This site was featured and mentioned by Tony Velasquez during TFC’s breaking news coverage…ang ganda kasi nitong post mo for Tita Cory.
I am also saddened by her passing, and will say a prayer for her and the family she left behind.
GOD BLESS!
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Hi Skippy Heart!
Thanks for the visit. At least, she is now at peace di ba? I was watching GMA with her 2003 Interview with Jessica Soho. I really admire her so much.
Talaga, na – feature? I’m so humbled naman.
God bless!
light a candle for corazon aquino HERE.
It was a very sad day of Aug. 1, 2009 when I learned about the death of Former Pres. Aquino. Beginning the confinement of Pres. Aquino at the Makati Med Hospital as before doing my office works I was reading first all news about her health condition update. As her ailment revealed to the public (having a Colon Cancer) made me feels pity to the whole family as our family also experienced the same situation. We went through a difficult situation of having a family member with a terminal case cancer. It is really hard to see your loved one who’s suffering extreme pain which you can really do nothing.
Pres. Aquino inspires me a lot. Being a mother, a wife, a good Filipino citizen and most especially being a good “Human Being”. All the revelations of the true CORY AQUINO have turned me to a better person. I am a family woman working away from my children, I don’t see them everyday nor taking care of them with all their needs but because of the courage gained from Ms. Cory Aquino I become more inspired to work hard so to give my children a better future. Now, I am more determined!
It gives me strength to face whatever hardships and trials that come into my life since I know these things would make me a better person as to what Mrs. Aquino perceived.
I promise to be always a good mother to my children, a good daughter to my parents and a good sister to my brother and sisters, too. I will do my very best to be a good person to everybody whether what status of life he/she has.
From the bottom of my heart, I do thank Mrs. Cory Aquino for making me inspired and turning me to a better person. Because of you, I understand the true essence of being a woman and the importance of being an individual in this earth.
Again, Thank you very much.
May you rest in Peace.
Very touching letter Melba. Thanks for sharing it with us. That is what Tita Cory is all about. She brought out the good in people.
Thanks again – - and God Bless!
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