“A tribute to my beloved friend…IKOY” -Part 3

I really have to finish my story…

So, after the devastating Katrina that I was so lucky to get Ikoy’s first hand experience, I didn’t hear from him until I believe after 6months or so.  And after so long, his next news is another bad news…he was caught by the immigration officer and that he is facing deportation charges and his health was really deteriorating, aside from his diabetes, he is suffering from another sickness that is just wearing him down.  He said he cant go to the hospital because its too expensive.  But he said there were people that are very kind to help him and thats what he was thankful about.  That was the last time I heard from him.  I tried calling him again but his cellphone number has changed.

The thing I will never forget about him was he always have the smile and his sweet laugh that inspite of all the hardship his been through and still battling, he always keeps the positive spirit in him.  He is a true survivor, he will never give up…’till he cant anymore. 

To you my dear friend….IKOY, rest in peace and know in your heart, somewhere along your life journey you’ve touched other people’s heart (I’m one of them), I wish we’ve seen each other before you said goodbye to the physical world.  May you continue your training and maybe next life time we will meet again my friend.