Despite the extraordinary rain, followers and admirers paid their respects on the final day of veteran journalist Mike Enriquez’s wake.
According to a 24 Oras weekend report by Jonathan Andal on Saturday, the wake was opened to the general public for a complete of 6 hours.
A mixture of avid supporters who mentioned that Enriquez was an inspiration to them arrived simply in time to say their farewells.
While most guests have been extra mature, college students and youthful followers who mentioned they grew as much as Enriquez’s experiences on TV and radio additionally arrived to pay their respects.
A taxi driver mentioned that he avidly listened to Enriquez’s radio broadcasts whereas he labored.
“Kapag nagmamaneho, yun. Matatawa ka lang din, nawawala ang stress mo kasi… ‘Excuse me, po!'” mentioned the cabbie.
Supporters from the provinces and pals from different international locations additionally traveled to the wake, with some bringing items like handmade charcoal work to specific their respect for Enriquez’s legacy.
“He would treat you like his own son,” mentioned Enriquez’s pal Louie Ansaldo, who flew from the US to pay his respects.
“So, for me, hindi lang siya mentor, hindi lang siya godfather, he was like a father to us,” Ansaldo added. “No one can replace Mike Enriquez in our lives.”
The public viewing will function the ultimate day of Enriquez’s wake as he will probably be lastly laid to relaxation on the Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina on Sunday. — Jiselle Casucian/DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
