Blogsilog Special 01 – In-CORY-gible

Incorrigible.

A person that is not easily swayed or influenced.

Former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino.

In-CORY-gible…INCORRIGIBLE!

She was never swayed  into living a life of luxury and unlimited political power that others seem to salivate at the mere thought of acquiring it.

She was never influenced in surrendering Freedom, knowing the cost of what the Filipino people, and in a staunch and admirable manner, she and her late husband Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino fought hard to seek…to achieve…to claim…to preserve.

Incorrigible, even in death.

Last Saturday, August 1.  3:18 a.m..  She joined our Lord and Savior in heaven.  Peace, at last.

This blog is for her.

I am just an ordinary Filipino though.  But i belong to the “Cory generation.”

1986.  EDSA Revolution.  I was there.  A young boy in awe of what was happening around him.

I admit, i was there just because it was “cool” to be there.

Freedom is cool, ain’t it?

Memories abound.  The images came back to me like it was not too long ago.  The music that defined the struggle and the sweet success.  The reality of the concept that is Freedom still reminds me until now that some things in life are worth fighting for if you value it so much.

I may not remember it all, but her death reminded me of so many things…things that i may have overlooked…ideas and beliefs that i may have forgotten in the midst of my own personal journey through life.

I am just one of the many Filipinos.  But who is Corazon Aquino to me…?

She gave me an important life lesson, even of it was done from a distance.

Fight for what you hold dear, with all of your mind, heart, and soul.

Despite the many trials and tribulations that you see in the horizon, push forward.

Faith and Love will see you through.  God will provide the Grace.

A salute to you, Mrs. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino.

Thank you.