As Lolo Iking's driver, he would always be there whenever we'd go to our weekend family day outs in Greenhills. He would be there when Lolo and Lola would go to the commissary at Camp Crame. He would be there when Lolo would go to Napolcom to get his checks, or to the hospital for his check-ups. He was really a constant presence in the family.
Even if you look at our childhood photos, Tomas was in a lot of them. This photo is one of my faves, showing the 5 of us with Tomas, taken at the house across ours in Morato.
(Yes, I'm the one with my back turned against the camera.)
Even as adults, he would always be there - for big occasions, for small occasions, for random events, for birthdays - he made it a point to be there and make his presence felt.
Tomas was really a huge presence in our life. He was an honorary Morales.
That's why we were both shocked and saddened to hear about his passing. It feels like just yesterday when he last visited the house, and now, he's no longer with us.
In person, at least. Because in our hearts and minds, his presence will always be major, and will always be felt.
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