A Yellow Ribbon for Cory: 1933-2009

I was a pre-People Power baby. Meaning, I was born before the Philippine's People Power Revolution in 1986 and I was only four when it happened. If I search through my memories, I only come across glimpses of yellow shirts and the famous sketch of Ninoy. I remember the inverted letter "L" sign we used to make with our hands signifying "Laban". Honestly, I don't remember much from first hand experience.

But as I grew older, I began to understand what People Power meant and why it was such a big deal to everyone. I began to take pride in the triumph of our country and I began to understand the price we paid for our freedom.

Most especially, the price paid by Benigno Aquino Jr., and his wife, the late president Corazon Cojuangco Aquino.

The whole country mourns the death of our beloved former president, who passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. To many, she is the mother of our democracy. To many, she is our symbol of hope. She played an amazing part in releasing our country from the hands of tyranny. And she will forever be remembered by the country that she helped bring to freedom.

May you rest in peace, Madame President. May we never forget your sacrifice and bravery. May we never forget the lessons you taught us through your example. And may you forever live in our hearts, in the hearts of the Filipino People.