a speech
I am still soaked in stress up to this very moment, i guess i need a stress-free week for me to recover. There were so many things that had happened, that it came to a point that my buffer system just couldn't help but absorb everything. Physically and emotionally i guess i am too tired to extend an inch, i need a break. Anyway, i would just want to share this speech that i prepared for the necrological service that we had for my grandfather, omitted some parts though.
"Today, we are all gathered here for a reason. I know this is a hard time for the family and for the rest of us who have been part of this man’s journey. A man who has spent 72 years in becoming a son to his parents, a brother to his siblings, a friend to his peers, a colleague to his constituents, a husband to his wife, a father to his children and a grandfather to his grandchildren, a grandfather to me.
I am not sure how he has been living his whole life as I was born 49 years later, but seeing everyone here, hearing every story I am now pretty sure that he has spent his life wonderfully and in such a way that each of us has a story to tell.
I am proud to say that he was, he is and forever be my grandfather, my lolo floy. Back in our childhood days, we often encounter these questions, who do you look up to? Who are your childhood influences? Who is your hero? And as child we keep on thinking, looking up the ceiling empty and the only ones that appear in our daydreaming are the likes of Jose Rizal / God / Superman. Even when we are asked what we want to be when we grow up, we can only think of professions like Doctor / Engineer.
As we grow a little older we then realize who are our real influences? Who do we really look up to? And me I’d say my grandfather is one of those who had influenced me and I wouldn’t be who I am today if he hasn’t been a part of my life.
Well my grandfather is the eldest son. At an early age of 21, he was married and was blessed with 4 children. My grandfather was able to raise his family through hardwork, being a regular employee
It is never easy to devote a part of one’s life to people whom you don’t know and that you wouldn’t know what will you get in return but seeing everyone today after 23 years of genuine service, I think everything he has done had been paid off. Seeing the respect that he gained from everyone has inspired me to do better in whatever path I take.
We are thankful for his life and the inspiration that he has showered upon us.
During these last days, I am lucky enough to be given the opportunity to give back and it was a privilege given to me. I am glad to show the care that he deserved even for that short span of time. It may not be the best sight, seeing my grandfather slowly deteriorating but it sure was one of the best days of my life. Being able to serve someone who unconditionally sheltered me when I needed the love and support.
This might be the end of my grandfather’s life, the last time we will be seeing him face to face but I hope through the memories, the moments that he has shared with everyone, his journey with us will forever last. Today should not be a day a grief but rather a celebration of life."
