Yellow Ribbon of the Past

                How do we define a hero? Some might define hero as the one who defends the lives of the innocent, uphold truth and justice. Some define hero as the one who died saving others, while others define a hero as the one who is willing to sacrifice everything to the good of others, a man or a woman who has the gutts and the will to defy the authority, defend the weak, retrieve our independence, and other heros who brought Pride and Glory to our country. The presence of a woman in the past changed everything and directed our country to its turnabouts.

            August 1, 2009 we will always be remember the life of Corazon Cojuangco Aquino. Corazon Aquino is a simple woman, a mother, a wife to the great Senator Ninoy, she is one of the women at that time who had to endure the hardships, the tribulations during Martial Law rule, we all know that Ninoy was a political prisoner back in the days of Marcos, she had to endure the years without his husband's warmth and embrace, during their last years together they shared awesome memories in the States . Everything ended when Ninoy Aquino was killed by an assassin, everything fell apart.

            She came back in the Philippines as a grieving wife, and garnered the sympathy of the whole nation, this is the moment where our ancestors, our parents, those who are older than us are awakened by Marcos' oppression. During the wake, Cory was a picture of strength, the yellow ribbon that time was hope for everyone. The whole nation rallied behind her and the opposition in years leading to People Power 1, with her 'power' and help she brought back democracy to the country, released our political prisoners, and for once we did something that will surely last in each and everyone’s heart , to unite, to care not only for ourselves and others. During her Presidency, even though it was haunted by coup attempts she was able to weather the storm, and finish her reign and of course re-establishing what was lost during the Marcos Era democracy.

            How could one not call her a “Hero”? A wilful muse that was able to conquer the reign of violence to the Filipinos. A woman who sacrificed a lot to stand for her countrymen and country. Everyone knows her story, everyone values her presence. Thank you for everything you’ve done. The Yellow Ribbon will continue to reign its power in our country especially in our hearts.

“I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.”

-Corazon Cojuangco Aquino