Stole

I was thinking of a nice title for this entry, and I remembered a song from Kelly Rowland way back in 2002 (or 2001? Can't remember. :-O) It was about teenagers whose souls were taken away early in their lives. Indeed, life was stole (or stolen... well, that's what's on the lyrics!) for them.

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Just last week, a student from our school was murdered. Her name is Glaudia Schnelli. Personally, I don't know her. I haven't met her, not even once, but some of my friends know her. They have been classmates with her last semester. They say that she's a nice person, and by just looking at her pictures and friends, I think that's true. So for those who have known her personally and are very close to her, Ja's (as they call her) death came by surprise. She was a graduating student this coming March. She still have many dreams and goals that she wanted to pursue, but just in a flash------ it all went away. She was gone, all of a sudden, without notice. Now, how could she reach her dreams? How could she wear that college toga and walk on stage to receive her diploma? All her hard work since elementary up until now... gone.

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This morning, I came across a bunch of newspapers while waiting for our Psychology class to be dismissed. As usual, I was leafing through the Entertainment and Lifestyle section, when I suddenly saw an article on the Metro section. It read, "Teenager killed, 5 injured when train hit taxi" (That's not the exact phrase, it's just the main idea 'cause I can't remember the headline anymore). I was stunned upon seeing that! Imagine, how can a taxi be hit by a train? Well, turns out that the cab driver did not follow instructions. Sheesh. Another reckless driver.

Okay, here's what happened (according to the news):

A taxi, boarding the 17 year-old Gemma Reyes and 5 others, tried to cross the PNR (Philippine National Railways) at Pandacan, Manila even though there was already a warning sign from the crossing guard that a train is fast approaching. The driver ignored the sign, went forward, and the cab was hit by the train, causing it to be pushed 5 meters away. That slam was an instant killer for those who were inside the taxi. Reyes did not survive, while the other passengers were injured. The driver of the cab said he did not see the crossing guard nor the upcoming train, and that he did not try to beat the train. 

Heck. When I read about that, I was dumbfounded and, at the same time, kinda pissed off by the driver's response. I mean, were you drunk mister?? C'mon, no one doesn't see the crossing guards at PNR! I know because I pass through the railroads everyday. And thank God none of that has ever happened to me. Luckily, I end up with responsible drivers. What the hell was he thinking? He sacrificed the lives of his 6 passengers just to beat that darn train! What a reason! No matter what he says, it's still his fault. He should have been more careful. Every passenger that a driver takes in is his responsibility. Their lives lie on his hands. So, to all drivers out there, please be more responsible. You don't know the value of those people you accommodate inside your vehicles.

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Guys, let's pray for the souls of Glaudia Schnelli and Gemma Reyes, and for those who are still under medical treatment.

♪♫ Life was stole, oh, now we'll never know...♪♫

--- "Stole" by Kelly Rowland