March 6, Friday, we were all shocked by an announcement aired on TV that Francis M passed away. I was totally shocked for all I thought he had already recovered from leukemia. I can still remember last August 2008 when he first announced that he got leukemia, a cancer of the blood. From that on, I have been hoping for his recovery, and I often checked his blog for updates regarding his battle against leukemia.
Unfortunately, he died. But he died proving us that winners will not always be the last-man-standing. He didn't lose hope, he didn't quit, and thats what a winner should really be like - someone who doesn't give up.
I can say that Francis M really fought a good fight. He had his family that supported him all throughout the pain that he was feeling, and thats more than enough reason for him to fight cancer. Indeed, a battle really worth fighting for.
To everyone who grew up watching him on TV, who listened to his wonderful songs, who believed in his campaign for pinoy nationalism, who joined him in his battle against cancer, to those who prayed for him -
may he serves as an inspiration to all struggling and an eye-opener to those who are about to quit.
Rest in peace yo!
