Grief, condolences and praise pour in for Cory
By Joe Avancena
AL-KHOBAR – Letters of condolences from community organizations in Eastern Province are pouring in, expressing grief over the passing of president Corazon C. Aquino, and gratitude and thanks for restoring democracy and sense of freedom in the Philippines.
Bong N. Dionisio, acting president of the Overseas Filipino Workers Congress-Eastern Province (OFWC - Eastern Province, KSA), thanked Aquino for restoring democracy in the Philippines.
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the All-Filipino Community & Sports Commission (AFCSCOM), Reggie Montana and Max Bringula, respectively, extended, on behalf of its affiliate members, heartfelt condolence in the passing away of Madam Corazon Aquino whom the Filipino people lovingly called Tita Cory.
“A symbol of democracy in the Philippines, Tita Cory would be truly missed as she epitomizes the real, true, humble servant the Filipino people ever had and seen for years during her term as the first woman president of the Philippines.
“The overseas Filipino workers in particular are grateful to Madam Cory for sacrificing her life ditto with his equally beloved husband Ninoy Aquino in bringing back democracy in the Philippines and ensuring that it will live on for years.
“We join the Filipino people in remembering the beloved lady and her legacy to the Philippines and in offering prayers to her family for comfort and strength and renewed hope for the Filipino people.”
Mary P. Tupas, president of ROAKEANON, said Tita Cory will stay forever in the hearts and mind of all Filipinos.
The Philippine Professional Organizations in Saudi Arabia (PPO-SA), through its chairman, Architect Leo Cefre, UAP, deeply expressed grief and sympathy of its members over Cory’s death.
“We want to express our deepest grief and sympathy to the family of Tita Cory. We greatly benefited from her leadership. Madam Cory’s legacy has many aspects, but the one most enduring was her vision to unite the Filipino in a very peaceful manner.
“Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. She was a remarkable woman and made diversity in the lives of many Filipino people.” – SG
GOODBYES ARE NOT FOREVER
(TITA CORY)
Goodbyes are not forever
And nor is it the end
When angels come to call away
A loved one or a friend.
The empty place that’s left behind
Within this world we know
Reminds us just how brief a stay
We have before we go.
So when it’s time to bid farewell
To one we’ll dearly miss
Let’s just say we’ll meet again
And promise them with this…
The true gift is that love remains
Although we now must part.
Until forever and beyond
I’ll keep you in my heart.
Wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow
Filipino Pop Music Club
Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Grief, condolences and praise pour in for Cory
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People around the world are mourning over the beloved president's death
