In Memoriam

In remembrance of the passing of Dr Molejon one of our best adviser.

We always remember

IN 2008 I got this message from Robin,

This is to inform you that one of our great adviser/professor Dr Florencio Molejon passed away. A memorial service was held May 23 at the Arlington Chapel in Araneta Avenue Quezon City. Robin

We mourn the passing of Dr Florecio A. Molejon, our mentor, professor, and friend. He is our adviser since the beginning of MEDICI OMNES DUCIENS. He is an avid supporter of MEDICUS since its inception by the founding members. Critical support was given by Dr Molejon during the time that MCU could not understand why there is a need for MEDICUS within the University. On this picture which was taken sometime between 1985 - 1986. He was with the active members of that time (Ne Plus Ultra and Esprit De Corps), a picture for posterity. He was on the extreme left and looking very young, just like the rest of the group. He may not have passed our ceremonies but Dr Molejon is a MEDICUS at heart, mind, and ways.

On the 2nd Foundation Anniversary of Medici Omnes Duciens, Dr Molejon is the only senior adviser.

He gave this message to MEDICUS on this occasion on September 1, 1984.

I wish to extend my greetings to the officers and members of the MEDICI OMNES DUCIENS on the occasion of its 2nd Foundation Anniversary.

It is indeed a great pleasure and privilege to be with the organization, believing that it is instrumental in fostering camaraderie among medical students and enhancing a healthy University atmosphere.

Towards the realization of our goal, a concerted effort among all members is needed and the organization to uphold its constitution and by-laws.

Florencio A. Molejon MD

Senior Adviser

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We Remember . . .

We remember Butch Castillo on his birthday. He is one of the 13 founding members of our beloved fraternity. He was the first MI of the fraternity. I was not there when it happened but someone told me that he died trying to be of use to his community and society. He was trying to mediate between two people who were fighting and ended up being stab in the process. He gave his life for people who probably doesn't know who he is and they do not care.

I remember seeing Butch for the first time during my 1st semester at MCU in 1984 (tagal na nito, tanda na pala ni Butch ngayon) at the Medicine Library. He was there looking for Journals as resource, to do a paper for a presentation. He was an Ortho resident then at Philippine Orthopedic. I approached him, to asked for his signature. He asked me, how do I know it was him and that I am bothering him. He gave me a hard time, for that signature. I guess that is the reason why I could not forget that day and Butch (I was there waiting and following him for 2 hours, carrying the Journals that he wanted). When I became a full pledge member, he was also the first to congratulate me. He told me then, that because of that situation, I would always remember him.

I ended up as an internal, also ended up at ortho doing my residency. I guess that without consciously knowing it, I try to follow in his footsteps. Butch gave tough love (found it out during some of our activities, tinuruan niya ako kung paano tumayo ng maayos sa aking mga paa at balansehin ang katawan). But he is a brother what ever the situation is, he will always be there for you. He looks tough but he is probaly the most clearheaded and always mediate to talk out problems, not fight over it.

Wherever you are Butch, HAPPY BIRTHDAY from your brods and sis (sagot mo na lang tagay ko diyan, saan man kayo umiinom nila Ricky, Ronald at Carrie ayaw ko munang sumama sa inyo).

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We Remember: Carrie

It never occurs to me that our brod Ricky and our sis Carrie's birthday was only a couple of days in between. That was, until I post the January birthday celebrants and the February celebrants.

We remember Carrie on her birthday, we celebrate her life and will always remember her living that life.

I will always remember that day that Carrie was taken from us by a freak accident along North Luzon expressway. She was at Angeles Pampanga then, and on her way to a MEDICUS meeting that friday. She was in a hurry and he got on the 1st bus that comes her way (for she does not want to be late). She never made it to the meeting. When the meeting was over that night and it was time to leave (and since I was at the door), I was the first one to open the door to the meeting room. But something was holding the door and would not budge. I could not open the door, it is not locked but somehow I just can't open it. When I turned away since I could not open the door, one of our sis just grab the handle and open it without any problem (I thought that perhaps Carrie is trying to stop us from leaving since she's not there yet). On our way out of MCU, we heard that there was a terrible accident along NLEx and that several people died on the spot. The bus was trying to save time and was speeding according to a report. It hit a parked dump truck while overtaking on the off ramp (it was later said that, the bus lost its break and swerve trying to avoid an accident). Our sis was siting on the oposite side of the driver and she lost her life on the spot.

This is not a horror story. I just wanted to tell Carrie's story, for I felt that it is my obligation to do so. I want to remember that Carrie died being a MEDICUS trying to get into a meeting although she does not need to, at that time. Carrie was our first member that left this world and is not coming back, and she left us as a MEDICUS through and through.

Where ever you are sis, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

We love you and we will always remember, how you loved us back.

(picture from Eric Cruz)

We Remember RICKY

We remember our brother RICKY CASIPIT on his birthday. We may not be celebrating with our usual bottles of beer and food, but we celebrate him in our hearts. Ricky is in a better place now, after he was taken from us by a freak accident. I remember Ricky as fun loving, cool, always ready to help as much as he can. I always remember him doing a dance number with his sister (our sister Weng Casipit) in one of our parties and they were really good dancers. Everyone was in awed watching them dance. That is how I always remember Ricky.

Tol, If you can see this HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I'll be drinking your share of the beer

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(picture courtesy of Eric Cruz)

Requiem

message from a sis:

We are requesting family & friends to pray for my dad that his soul may rest in peace.

REYNALDO M. NAVARRO, 63 years old passed away today, November 6 close to midnight (Manila time).

He is survived by wife, Evangelina "Ine" & 3 children & their families: Lynn, JD & Patricia; Loida & Dino, Louie.

MOD 224 Lynn T. NAVARRO


Lynn, I am sorry that this note was posted a bit late, it is only now that I am reviewing some letters that I skip.

We, your brothers and sisters, sympathize with you and your family, and rest assured that your Dad is in our prayers.

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