Gone too soon. :(

Sometimes, life surprises you with things you might not be able to handle but have to face. One of which is the death of a friend. A friend, whom you met in the middle of your whirlwind life. He was the one who made you laugh when you’re feeling crappy and someone who will undyingly listen to your nonsense whining. Someone who's on your speed dial when you need a quick fix of alcohol and a bunch of good advice. For me, Ago was one. He’s someone so easy to mingle with because he’s simple, down to earth and willing to listen. He will amuse you with his stories, achievements and goals in life in his young age. He never fails to put a smile whenever you talk to him because he knows what tickles your fancy. It was him who keeps encouraging me to take my masterals (which I never had the time to do. :(. ) He was the supportive, instantly there, 24/7 friend. He will take time after a long day’s work to see you and have a few laughs and drinks.

I may not have known him long enough to tell you lots of stories about him. I am not his long time friend that I can retell his life stories, struggles and victories. But I am one of his friends who saw how he was as a person. How he lived the life he had. We were able to share ample time together that I knew how good his heart was and how wild his imagination is.

I grieve for the loss of a good friend. I will miss how I always see “pepenglamok” in my yahoo messenger everyday and from time to time get a good chat with him at the end of the day. I will miss all the redhorse, gin, vodka and mixed drinks shared together. I will miss how he always munch on all of the chips after every drinking session. I will miss those wednesday nights til thursday mornings bonding we used to share. Those “in between” card games laugh trip session. Those heart to heart talks once the alcohol kicks in. I will miss your "nakakalokong tawa". I will miss how you always pick on me when my stories makes you laugh. Remember, "ONSE"? I will miss you Ago. It wasn’t about how long I’ve known you. It was how we were able to spend an incomparable friendship on that short span of time I’ve known you. I will miss you. Miguel Agoncillo, you’re life was well-lived. Your memories will live in the hearts of those you left behind.

Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends. - Richard Bach

Memories last forever, never do they die, Friends stick together and never really say Goodbye - Ralph Waldo Emerson

From L-R (Ago, Gino, Candy, SP and Me) My Birthday 2008.