Francis M, goodbye and good day

Nandito na si chito

Si chito miranda

Nandito na si kiko

Si Francis Magalona

That is the first few lines that I have recalled when I heard what had happened to Francis M. I have know him that way from the Bagsakan Lyrics. It was Friday and I saw my friend's update on Plurk. It said something like Francis M passed away. Immediately my thought when to that song and I asked,"Talaga? Si Francis Magalona ba yun?" My friend said, "Yeah, inaanounce sa Eat Bulaga". And I was like-- this is sooo sadness. Then I started asking the why, how, when questions.

I have done some research and found that he died of Leukemia and other complications. He was just 44. Later that night I watched SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon) and the show was all about him. I was amazed at how largely he has impacted a lot of people from all over the world. He is the King of Rapper, a father, and a true friend. People he knows recounted the old and fun times they had with him. He is described as a very makulit guy. He is also creative as he writes his own lyrics. His music is all about the country and other day to day activities.

I cried for a number of reasons. I cried for his family because it hurts so much to have lost a father. I cried for his friends because all the fun memories with him is now gone. I cried for the music industry because he has contributed much to the country... As one of this collegue has mentioned that now he is gone, there's no more rapper as good as he is. I cried because he has endured much pain. I cried because I am inspired by him. Though I only know him for that song but he has contributed much to other people. He has live his purpose..or so I think. And I should say that he has made a legacy. People would always remember him as Francis M... someone who dreams and lives.

~Life is short and abrupt. One day you are in and the next day you are gone. You never know. But what's important is to know that death is a certainty so we shouldn't dwell on the uncertainty so much. Fear and regret is something that we should push aside from our minds. Love the one life you have. It's the only things that matters. Prepare your soul for the afterlife.