Last Saturday, We woke up to the news that former President Corazon C Aquino had finally passed away. Initially I felt, ok - now she wont be in pain and her sacrifices, that have been plenty, would now end. I texted my condolences to members of her family. Hesitating to call as am sure they would be busy in preparing for the funeral.
Then, as the press started showing the ‘83 and '86 pictures and video streams of those days of protest, EDSA and her subsequent proclamation, as our new president - it suddenly hit me. The person although, not by herself - but she did symbolize the return of democracy to our country, by getting Marcos’ allies to convince him to leave. The symbol of courage and moral leadership - Cory Aquino -  was now gone.
She who had brought us, not just democracy but more important, dignity - to Filipinos all over the world, had passed away!

I felt deeply saddened. Not just for her family - but for ALL Filipinos. What a time to go. Who would now represent the moral leadership that we all need and hope to vote for next year???  Was she able to tell anyone who she would be voting for president next year? (before she got too sick).  That would have been a resounding endorsement. But I suppose it was enough for her to have given US that opportunity 27 years ago. Now it’s up to us.  Let’s ensure that all her sacrifices for this country, will not have gone in vain.

Thank you,  President Cory Aquino.  Rest in Peace.  We won't let you down!