The former president Corazon C. Aquino was laid to rest today. I watched the funeral convoy's trip from Manila Cathedral up to the road near the Manila Memorial Park. I have never seen that much people in my lifetime for someone's funeral. I guessing that the reason behind that is either they are really touched what Cory left behind or they just want to see Kris Aquino. Either way, for my own point of view, Cory was the president I grew up with... from 1986-1992 she was the one in office. She will always be the one I see on the television and on the front pages of newpapers and magazines. She was the symbol of our country's freedom. I see her as a brave person. Imagine having to take care of 5 children while your husband is imprisoned and then facing challenges after your partner's death. She just did not put on a brave face, she lived the essence of courage.
To be honest, I shed a tear while watching Kris' farewell speech to her mom. I salute Mrs. Aquino for being a mother, specially with a daughter like Kris. You can see that she has the patience and the love for her children. A forgiving mother at that. I can say that she is a role model for everyone. She was not just a woman who stood by her man but went miles just to continue the legacy of what her husband left behind.
The Philippine politics will never be the same without Cory. People respected her opinion and views. Even the church supports her. She just have a certain effect on people. Imagine, they recorded a zero crime rate in Manila yesterday!!! Good bye to Mrs. Aquino. I know she will go straight to heaven.... We should continue to fight for our freedom and democracy in our country. Cory might have not died the way her husband went but died fighting for our country and that is worth noting.
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