Written by: Letecia Osmena Canoy, Chairperson, Cebu City YLac School Board
on the occasion of the 1st Death Anniversary of Belen Japzon
and the Dedication of the Belen Japzon Children's Library at YLAC School
Dr. Francisco Japzon, Rev. Fathers, friends of the late Mrs. Belen Japzon, Cebu City YLAC Ladies,
Ylac School Faculty, staff, guests, ladies and gentlemen- Good Morning and Welcome!!
Today's gathering is not an ordinary day for us to be together, for today we are here to celebrate the life and legacy of a gentle YLAC Lady, popularly known as Mrs. J, especially among her close friends. We are here today, not to celebrate her death, for we are sure she is with us in spirit, but to celebrate the legacy she has left behind-- not only to the YLAC Family, but above all to her family.
Because of her dedication, committment and service, not only to the many other charitable organization she was part of, but most particularly to YLAC, she left behind two sons and grandchildren who have admired and appreciated what their mother have done while she was still alive.
She left behind a legacy to her family- the legacy of service and concern for others who need support and care. Thus, YLAC is one organization most loved by Mrs. J and for this reason, her children through her example, are also demonstrating the same concern and love in helping YLAC attain its vision and mission, of educating the children of the marginalized in Cebu.
In this regard, it would be most appropriate for me to mention that the Cebu City YLAC, our own school, became recently a recepient of several donations (both material and monetary) from the family of the late Mrs. J- not only from her two sons (Dr. Francisco and Engr. Eddie), but also from her grandson. We received 10 balikabyan boxes, containing children's books and school supplies through the efforts of her grandson- Anthony Japzon, who happens to a be the Principal of Medfield Heights School. The renovation and improvement of our school library, as well as monetary donation to buy audio visual equipment, musical equipment, computers and other school needs are some of the current assistance that the Japzon family have given to our YLAC School.
Why are the children and grandchildren doing this for YLAC? All these kind gestures and concerns that the Japzon family are doing for YLAC is but one proof that indeed a legacy has been passed on to Mrs. J's family. The love and concern that the Japzon children have for YLAC is a concrete proof that they too recognize, believe and appreciate the value of the YLAC Ladies (most especially their late mother), in assisting in the education of the marginalized children of Cebu.
Thus, we are here together to celebrate the wonderful life and not the death of Mrs. J. We are here to share the wonderful memories and time we have spent with Mrs. J, who have touched our lives in one way or another. We teasure the many values, the example she has shown to us, which we must carry on..
We are here also here to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Japzon Family for the many support and concern for the YLAC children...
Today, let us welcome each other and thank the Lord for this special day- in remembering the legacy that Mrs. J wants us to carry on....
For this is the challenge that together we must face, and pass on to the next generation...
Thank you and Good Day- We Love You Mrs. J
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