My dear brother, Cesar, passed away yesterday. He was 77. Here’s to celebrate his truly wonderful, meaningful life.
I didn’t get to say “I love you”
Didn’t have time to say goodbye
I didn’t get to say “I’m sorry”
Tho at times I know I tried.
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My immaculate big brother
You taught me much of life
You showed me the way to tomorrow
But my eyes were simply blind.
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The path you took was long and narrow
Twas as rocky as can be
You went back home, your flag forlorn
But you kept your dignity.
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So many lessons I have learned
So grateful for these gifts
A life of plenty, with love abundant
What a wonderful legacy.
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I thought I would not miss you
I thought I would not cry
Funny how these thoughts of you
Just simply will not die.
Goodbye, dear brother. You are free now. Soar high up above and watch over us. And may your spirit be our source of strength, our guide and inspiration.
Color My World 
Condolence po
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thanks, pren. ingat ka parati rin dyan pls.
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Very sorry to hear this. Prayers to you and your family.
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thank you so much. it was unexpected. his vitals down so fast. that’s why it came as a shock. i pray you and your family are safe. pls take care.
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Condolence and rest in peace to the departed soul!
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thanks for the kind sympathies, deepak. truly appreciate it. do take care of yourself. and the family.
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You too take care, god bless!!
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Condolence Chai! is he in Manila or Bohol? Where did he go after the Divine Word stint? May his soul rest in eternal peace!
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His body is in Cebu. He will be cremated. I can’t recall where he went after his Commandant stint. I was already in Baguio then. I think he spent more time in Cp LapuLapu with 3rd Inf Div Hqs.
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Condolences kaibigan
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Thank you. Truly appreciate it.
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Loving greetings. Alam ko hindi madali ang kamatayan ng mahal sa buhay. Naranasan ko iyon kamakailan. Ganito ang buhay, sobrang maikli at puno ng mga suliranin
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salamat, kaibigan.
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My condolences Charly. May he rest in peace in Heaven.
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thanks, eric. musta ka na? still here in manila?
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My condolences on your loss.
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thanks, john. he was also an army veteran.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories be a source of comfort and strength.
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thank you, Leah. do take care of yourself and the family.
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Rest in Peace Sir.
Condolence to rhe family!
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thanks, allan. he used to be a regular habitue of cp lapulapu, when that was still under the 3rd Inf Div.
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My thoughts are with you and your family
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thank you, marie. pls do take care of yourself and the family as well.
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♡ Beautiful; condolences from my family to your family
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thank you so much, dear friend.
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My deepest condolences. God bless you all with strength, comfort and healing.
~ T 💕
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Thank you, Therese. That means a lot.
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Our heartfelt condolence nong Chai at his sudden demise. He will be remembered fondly 🙏
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thanks much, ims. mubisita lang ko diha puhon.
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My Condolences.
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Thanks, Rupali. I hope you and your family are keeping safe.
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What a profound tribute poem to your brother! Oh, what love expressed! May you continue to be filled with the peace that comes from knowing the truth of these words. ❤️🦋🌀🙏
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Thanks, Sheila! I don’t normally do poems. But for once, this thing just flowed out of me. It felt strange , yet exhilarating, to be able to express those words all of a sudden.
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Well, you did a grand job! I hear ya about letting it flow. ❤️😉
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Nakikiramay po.
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Salamat, kaibigan.
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Mein herzlichstes Beileid!
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ich danke dir sehr. das wird sehr geschätzt.
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This is so beautiful 🙂 my sincere condolences.
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thank you, dear friend. please take care, keep safe!
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My deepest and sincerest condolences to you friend❤♥
Even in death, keep his spirit alive🙏
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thank you, joel. and yes, i will keep remembering him.for the many wonderful memories and lessons he had afforded me.
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Our heartfelt condolences to you and Auntie Auring’s family. May he rest in peace. We surely will miss him. God bless us always.
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Thanks, Meinard. Do take care of the family as well.
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I am so sorry to hear that. My sincere condolences.
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thank you, mishkat. please take care of your family. keep safe!
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My Deepest Condolences.
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Thank you, my friend. Please stay safe.
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Thanks, you too, stay safe.
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My condolences. Thank you for sharing this very touching poem. I hope that you can find time and space to talk to him spiritualy.
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Thank you so much for this, Sybille. Yes, he was truly a major influence in my life.
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Deine liebevollen Abschiedsworte berühren das Herz.
Es ist so traurig, wenn ein geliebtes Familienmitglied für immer gehen muss.
Ein Bruder ist ein Bruder. Ein Teil deines Selbst. Er ist niemals zu ersetzen.
Mein Beileid…
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Vielen Dank lieber Freund. sein Tod kam so plötzlich. Ich hatte keine Zeit, mich zu verabschieden. Es sind die tröstlichen Worte von Freunden wie Ihnen, die den Schmerz seines Todes irgendwie lindern. Nochmals vielen Dank.
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This is indeed a great tribute to him.❤ May his soul Rest In Peace. Take care and stay strong.❤
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thanks, my friend. he was really a big influence in my life. and he will be sincerely missed.
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What a beautiful tribute to your brother!!! He knows the words of your heart and you will carry them and him with you. Take good care!!! ❤️
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thank you so much, Cindy. your comforting words truly help ease the pain of our loss.
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You are most welcome. I’m happy to know they make a difference. You take good care!!! 🙏❤️
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My condolences for you and your family.
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thank you, dear friend. that means a lot to us.
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So sorry at the loss of your brother. I loss two sisters, so I know your heart’s pain. I will pray for you and your family.🙏👣
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thank you so much, Georgetta. it is so heartwarming to know that there are many new found friends who can provide words of comfort during these difficult times. truly, it eases the devastating pain we feel inside. once again, our gratitude.
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You are so welcome! The pain may ease soon and warm memories of your brother will warm your heart and often bring tears due to the loving memories. All the best to you and family!
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Condolences. A nice tribute to your brother and a lesson to all to appreciate those around them.
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yes. one of the lessons i learned here is that one must never fail to express one’s love, lest you end up feeling sorry for having expressed it too late.
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Désolé pour cette tragédie humaine. Toute ma compassion accompagnée des mes sincères condoléances attristées.
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Merci mon ami. mes peines sont atténuées par l’abondance d’amis comme vous, dont le soutien m’aide vraiment beaucoup.
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Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this! What a lovely poem, its beautiful ❤
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Thanks, Annabel. He will truly be missed.
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I am sorry for your loss. Beautiful words!
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Thank you, Nadi. It has been a difficult time for us. Your words provide great comfort for us.
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Be strong!
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thank you, dear friend.
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Condolence Sir. Just read this.🙏
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thanks, roxy. much appreciated. do take care of your family as well. and always take time to tell them you love them.
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Yes Sir.😍 I will. Thanks for this too.
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So many people my friend allow behaviour to get between relationships and this is one of many reasons..
Im trying my best to make sense of my unfortunate events to help bring us closer together my friend..
😇🙏👌💙
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I’m so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.
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Thank you, dear J. He was truly a big loss. Your comforting words help a lot to ease our pain.
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Condolence po. He’s gone from your sight, but never from your heart.
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Maraming salamat, kaibigan! Tutoo. I will make sure of that.
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Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
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My condolences friend🌷
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Thank you, brother.
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Deepest condolences. May his soul RIP 🙏
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Thank you, Dilip, for these comforting words.
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Very sorry for your loss, your brother knows that you love him, as long as you remember him, he will live forever in your memory.
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thank you, jack. he will be remembered with love.
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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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A beautiful poem in honour of your dear brother. My condolences to you and your family.
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Thank you, dear friend. And thanks for dropping by. I read your blog and find lots of great stuff. Will certainly drop by more often. 😊
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You’re very welcome! Thank you!
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I am so sorry for your loss,
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Thank you for the kind gesture. Please remember to take care of your loved ones all the time.
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Condolence.
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Thanks mucho, my friend.
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Reblogged this on Color My World and commented:
On the occasion of the first death anniversary of my elder brother, the late Ret Col Cesar Garcia, I am honoring him with this reblogged piece. Here’s to you, bro!
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