erika salang

she's my friend. a great person with a good soul.

we used to walk along the corridors of UPIS back then in high school. we were both part of a barkada, where we've spent almost every lunch time together at our hang-out place. we used to share stories with our friends, have laughed and cried beside each other. and yes, we all love one another.

twas junior year when she suddenly dropped out of high school... i actually didn't know why, but some have told me that she has decided to join those who really wanted to fight for the freedom of our country.

she went to the mountains.

four years after, we finally saw each other once again. that time, i was only able to ask her if i could give her a hug. i was surprised and glad to see her after a long time. of course she said yes, and i told her that i've missed her a lot.

and after that, i haven't heard from her anymore.

and next thing i know...

she's gone...

some have told me that she died during a crossfire between them and the military. i was in absolute shock. speechless.

i can't believe this happened to her.

but i have to...



erika, maraming salamat sa pagpapakita mo ng tapang, at ipinaglaban mo ang kalayaan ng ating bansa, kahit na ang naging kapalit nito ay ang iyong buhay at ng iba mo pang mga kasama. hanggang sa huli mong paghinga ay nasa isip mo ang paghangad ng hustisya para sa lahat ng mamamayan ng pilipinas... saludo kami sa'yo... mahal na mahal ka namin.