Young Roots
The Fallen44 and other heroes
By Johanne Macob
THE bloody event last week in the southern part of our country has left most, if not all of us, wondering anew the view on life of other people. Why did it seem so easy for others to just brutally end others’ lives? I realize that conscience isn’t something innate among all humans, and that personal values differ, or communites’ needs differ. I guess no one will ever get a good grasp of these things.
My sincerest condolences to the grieving families. But things happened and there’s no other path but to move forward, not only for the bereaved families but for the whole country. Various support have been pouring in for the families left by the Fallen 44. But then again, no money can even replace a loved-one’s life, particularly for the orphaned children. Nothing be more valuable than having their fathers by their sides while they grow up and explore the world. I should know, I lost my father when I was 12 years old though not under the same circumstance but the pain was still unbearable.
Our people appreciate all the efforts of the government in trying to alleviate the pain of the families by providng all the financial assistance and honor possible. In the province, Gov. Amado Espino Jr. and Sr. Supt. Reynaldo Biay, representing the Pangasinan Provincial Office, were among the first to condole with the families of Police Officers 2 Ephraim G. Mejia and Romeo V. Senin II, and readily provided all support possible for the two families.
However, as I note the support extended to the families of the Fallen44, I wonder about the support for our other heroes, they who lost their lives in the line of duty. Are their families being given as much attention as the PNP-SAF’s? What about our war veterans who are, still, just looking forward to an increase om their pension? At least the veterans in the province are remembered regularly. What about the others who are now paralyzed, after being wounded in line of duty? And what about the families of the mediamen who were killed in Maguindanao in 2009? Weren’t they serving the country at the time, as well? What about other people, holding other professions, who are likewise suffering or worse, who died ecause of their service in government?
I do wish the government would also look into the plight of our other heroes who have served our country well. The media couldn’t possibly report the heroism of all but I hope the government ccan make the effort to recognize including those who are beyond media’s reach and reportage.
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