Still in Disbelief but RIP FrancisM

We visited FrancisM's wake before the 730AM mass this morning. We went to church a bit early for the mass so we can visit and finally make myself believe that the Master Rapper was gone. The 6AM mass ended late, the people were just leaving the main church as we arrived so there was a bit of a line to the public viewing. I was afraid I would cry, the number of people present helped I guess. It's quite embarrassing to burst into tears among those people, especially since Francis and I didn't even know each other. 

Last Pic I took of FrancisM in November2007

I admired Pia's (Magalona) statements over at Eat Bulaga yesterday noon. She showed much strength in this time of loss. And she reminded us, me ,of how Francis lived his life to the fullest and how much love and inspiration he was and still is to millions of us Filipinos. But it is still is quite sad to know that we have lost such a marvelous, passionate "hero" and inspiration in our midst.

I can only hope that this new young generation can find someone new, someone like Francis who can move them, touch them and inspire them to be proud of who they are and work for the betterment of their country. Rest in Peace Idol!

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