Family History - Endings and Beginnings
My Uncle died last week and I am a little in shock because he is the youngest of all my father's brothers. I have been misplaced on how to grieve, so I write and maybe I will arrive somewhere in the process. I dedicate this tale of four brothers. A real story from Agoo, La Union, Luzon, Philippines. The concept of death somehow makes me feel the need to revisit birth. The tale starts with their father, Francisco, who fought as an ally with US troops in WWII. The history is relevant because had he not survived, I would not be here today. War heros are ironic in a way that you can be proud, but ashamed at the same time. In a way the details of this story served as a backdrop of my child hood. Images that both horrified me, but made me proud to come from a hard core lineage. I am determined to make sure grandfather does not become a forgotten soldier. This brings about the story of the impact that war has on generations. Until this day, although I was not there, I feel t