Passed away …
Tonight I just received word that Atty. Hector Siruelo has passed away, suffering from a heart attack. For me, it’s both shock and sadness that someone, who’s full of life, would suddenly go away. Death will eventually come for all of us, the great equalizer.
He was our family lawyer, was always there to help when needed. He was a friend, he even jokingly referred to me as his protege. Above all, I know him as a person of integrity, an honest person. He may have some vices, but hey, no one’s perfect. Not even the Pope.
Come to think of it, he was in my thoughts recently. I guess I should have listened to myself and went ahead to visit him. Now all that remains are memories, thoughts and regrets for those that have been left behind. It is my sincerest wish and hope, that his family would get through this crisis and become stronger as a result.