Erwin called me up around lunchtime with gory and shocking news. Our friend John was found murdered in their house this morning. He had multiple stab wounds, and the motive for the killing is still unknown.
All I could think of was: "Why John?" He was such a nice guy who didn't have a mean bone in his body. We worked together during our Wunderman days, and I know him to be such a generous soul. He and Franz loved to travel, and we'd always look at their pics from Brazil, Spain, and their native Appledoorn. He'd always bring us Stroopwaffles from Holland everytime he'd go there. And he would always volunteer his messengerial services whenever he'd go to Amsterdam - just in case i'd like to send Roland something, and vice-versa.
He was also a big singer, like most Pinoys. During my birthday in 2003, we went to 8th day to watch Freestyle, and he sang "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" with Jinky, to the delight of the audience. John had a very good singing voice, and Chiqui, his constant "duet-mate" can attest to this.
It's during times like these when you look up and ask: "Why?"
We might never know the reason. I just pray that he's in a better place now. And I pray much fervently that whoever did this to John and Franz will pay for this heinous and senseless crime.
I know this is harder than it sounds, but, Rest in Peace, John and Franz. Our prayers are with you.
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