I mourn for the death of my President (Cory Aquino of the Philippines)

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Yes, I never meant to mourn this way but since former President Cory Aquino of the Philippines died last August 1, 2009 I am in deep sorrow. I never realized how noble, good and great this woman was until she passed away because of her battle with colon cancer. With all the sufferings she experienced she never complained. She is the epitome of a woman of character: frail but strong, soft-spoken and someone who speaks in quiet countenance but with conviction and grace, and with steadfast faith in God and prayer. She is what a politician is not: simple and unaffected, honest and upright but never self-righteous. She took on the challenge to take the shoes of her assassinated husband, former Senator Ninoy Aquino and led the nation to a bloodless revolt against a dictator, against a regime of tyranny and corruption. She united the nation just by being herself, and restored democracy to a nation in strife. Thank you President Cory, you will always be my greatest model. Thank you for being our mother and thank you for being our saint. You'll always remain in my heart...