It was one of those," I wish I had found him earlier" kind of experiences...
I was looking for people on Facebook, specifically ex-Juvenists...people who had lived with me in the Seminary during my High school days...so out of the blue I think of Rene Noda, a guy from Marikina who was one year my Junior.
It turns out he has a Facebook account, and I recognized him from the profile photo. I immediately sent him a message,telling him to email me if he wants to get in touch with his former classmates via our egroup.
Next morning, I got an email message through his Facebook account, but it was written by his wife, Gloria, who informed me that Rene had died just recently (February 12,2011) of an aneurysm.
All that time he was within reach but I found him too late...
I informed the group about Rene's passing away and asked for prayers,as his wife had requested.
Within a year we've already lost 3 of our former brothers: Elmo Katigbak, Julius Jongko and now Rene Noda.
Maybe we ought to have that grand get together again this year.
(Photo above shows Rene at the left)
