Nationalism awakens my teen spirit! As a teen, it is my duty to be aware of the recent incidents of my country.

August 5, 2009 was a day of mourning for the entire Filipino people because of the funeral of our beloved former President Corazon C. Aquino or fondly called by many as Tita Cory. It was a great day when people from all walks of life gathered together in the street of Manila to Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque City to accompany the remains of Tita Cory to her final destination.  There were professionals, celebrities, dignitaries, government officials, ordinary people and students lining the street. They were all shouting “Laban” and “mahal ka namin Tita Cory” while yellow confetti filled the air.

Seeing this in the television gave me a feeling of great sorrow because Tita Cory has been instrumental to the restoration of democracy. Much has been said about Tita Cory and I believe that those words were true in the real sense that even teenagers who weren’t born yet during the 1986 People Power felt a great loss. But how did Tita Cory really influenced our lives that we felt almost the same for her?

I guess the adage “love begets love” was the answer. Tita Cory sowed love in the hearts of the people when she sacrificed herself for the welfare of the Filipino people. She exemplified the true meaning of ‘public service’ which was difficult to find in our time. Selfless, prayerful, loving and caring were some of the perfect adjectives to describe Tita Cory’s personality. Qualities that should be emulated by the modern teenagers to continue the fight of Tita Cory! These are the qualities that should embody the youth to turn around this country to a better nation.

Careline wishes to thank Tita Cory for her noble example of love for the country, undying faith in God and respect for human lives. Careline wishes her peace in the arms of our Creator and eternal happiness with her beloved Ninoy in God’s kingdom. Thank and farewell Tita Cory.

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