 My Dearest Cory,
In a few hours I shall be embarking on an uncertain fate, which may well be the end of a long struggle. I slept well last night for the first time since I left Boston -- maybe because I'm just plain tired or I'm really at peace with myself. I want to tell you many things but time is running out and I do not have any machine. After a few more paragraphs, my penmanship will be illegible.
All the things I want to tell you may be capsulized in one line - - I love you! You've stood by me in my most trying moments and there were times I was very hard on you. But if anyone will ever understand me, it is you, and I know you will always find it in your heart to forgive -- and unfair and ironic as it is -- it is because of this thought and belief that I often took you for granted.
Early on I knew I was not meant to make money -- so I won't be able to leave anything to the children. I did what I thought I could do best, which is public service, and I hope our people in time will appreciate my sacrifices. This would be my legacy to the children. I may not bequeath them material wealth but I leave them a tradition which can be priceless.
I realize I've been very stingy with praise and appreciation for all your efforts -- but though unsaid -- you know that as far I'm concerned, you are the best. That's why we've lasted this long. There will only be one thing in the world I will never accept -- that you love me more than I love you -- because my love for you though unarticulated will never be equaled.
If all goes well I should be back in my cell before sundown. Should I be detained do not rush to get home. Take your time and enjoy a side trip to Europe with the girls.
I'll try to call you tonight if the authorities will allow me. Otherwise just remember me in your dreams.
Love,
Ninoy
P.S. I offered a special rosary for Papa and I asked for his intercession. You know he never failed me (Ninoy here is referring to Cory's father, Jose Cojuangco, who died on August 21, 1976)"
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pwede ko rin ba toh irepost? thanks! :) |
 | parepost din ako ah! shux, naiyak ako.. T.T |
 | parepost ha... salamat... ganda... |
 | Justice for ninoy !!!! grabe. hnde man lang malaman kung sino ang mastermind. although we obviously know na si Marcos. pero d pa rin confirmed ee. tsk. ang wais tlga ni marcos. npka mautak. haaaay. un ang problema saten. stretch out the truth sa govt. papatayin ka nila. haaaaaayzzzzz. |
 | Sana naman may magcomment about the letter itself hahaha. =) |
 | hello sa lahat! gusto ko itong i-repost sa aking blog dahil ang ganda ng mensahe....
and now that the time has come, let us all hope that their souls will rest in peace and let us not stop by praying for their souls but also for our country so that we will be able to continue the legacy and aspiration of both Ninoy and Cory has left us....RIP |
 | "Otherwise just remember me in your dreams." -ambigat sa loob basahin. The letter shows how much love Cory and Ninoy have for each other.
I remember the placard made by one of the supporters during the burial, I quote,"Please tell Ninoy for your both sacrifices."
parepost pala. thanks! |
 | parepost po. ang ganda :) |
 | me too, will distribute. will link you up! |
 | hi po! pwde parepost din nito? :) thanks! |
 | AW! can i repost thiss ?? :D thankssss! |
| "That's why we've lasted this long. There will only be one thing in the world I will never accept -- that you love me more than I love you -- because my love for you though unarticulated will never be equaled."
"I'll try to call you tonight if the authorities will allow me. Otherwise just remember me in your dreams."
- Dito talaga ako na-touch.. at naiyak for the nth time since mabalitaan ko na patay na si Lola Cory.. Rest in Heaven! :) |
 | Hi, parepost din ha? thanks :) |
 | such a great man... grabe sobrang swerte nila sa isa't isa... :) |
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parepost, mark :) 