He is brave, but he is wrong.
He is a victim, but he stood up to speak.
He is poor, but he has dignity.
He is a worker, but he deserves respect.
He is a guard, but he also needs protection.
He is human, and he has his right.
He has less in life, but he has more in law.
He is a father.
He is a husband.
He is a co-worker.
He is a friend.
He is the face of many Filipinos.
... Brave victim
... Poor worker
Yes, he was wrong to have taken some innocent as hostage. Never right for violence. He should face appropriate consequences he deserve. He had victims too.
But he sends a strong message. If we dare listen. Give the chance to listen. Choose to listen. Listen to change.
He has a story to tell.
An honor to protect.
A family to keep.
A life to live.
Tears to weep.
Wounds to heal.
Fear to face.
Anxiety to deal.
Just like you and me.
Do you have the heart to feel?
Ears to listen?
Eyes to see?
Hand to hold?
Love to give?
Life to share?
Lesson to teach?
Stone to cast?
Judgment to pass?
Our God is his too.
Thank you, Security Guard ARCHIE PARAY.
Thanks for the story of your life that can make us reflect...
... If HUMANITY is HUMANE.
... If VIOLENCE leads to PEACE.