Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Revisiting the massacre site


It felt like I was traveling back in time... doing the exact experiences of those who died during the massacre 2 years ago...

Nobody wanted to remember the dreadful incident that happened 2 years ago in Brgy. Masalay, Ampatuan, Maguindanao. That event was a painful memory not only for the families of the victims but also for all of us. Who could ever imagine that a person could do something like that.

It was 2 years ago when I assisted in looking for the dead body of Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay. Until now, it had never been found. Still, the fight for justice is constantly burning in the hearts of the family.

It is fortunate that this year, Fr. Robert Reyes agreed to say the mass in the massacre site. He traveled a long way to extend his sympathy to the bereaved family. (It's a shame that those "religious" who are nearby could not spare their time for the family. They opted to say the Holy Mass when politicians and wide media coverage are present.)

Our prayers are always for justice... May the souls of those who have died in this place find their rest in the presence of our Creator.

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