i barely remember it. i was just a baby.
he gave me constant laughter and taught me how to come up with quick comebacks.
he kept tabs on me while i was in law school.
he waited with me during the release of the bar exam results.
he joined my family in celebrating my success.
he kept pushing me to find a husband so he could be the ninong.
i'm sorry, tito rol. apparently, i kept you waiting too long.
my almost-ninong.
my neighbor.
my surrogate grandfather.
my counselor.
my ATM.
my friend.
we will all miss you.
life is quieter without you.
i hope you find peace.
Song of the Day: Landslide (by Smashing Pumpkins)
So take my love and take it down
Climb a mountain and turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well the landslide will bring you down.
For Rogelio Sarmiento, Sr.
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