Condolences
Our condolences to the Gedorio family, specially to a dear classmate and friend, Liezel.
From - Giovanni, Cielito & Johann Alo
Our great loss and my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of our "Part" Lyndon who grow with us in our neighborhood in Casuntingan, Mandaue City, Phillippines. A suburban place who at the 70's, 80's and 90's was developing from a farm with few residents, to an industrial and to a densely urbanized area until present. Part Lyndon is a silent & humble kid but has a great wit and loves humor and loughter in conversations. He is the type of guy who is not an assuming or a showoff - he contributes, helps or gives easily but is not seeking recognition with it. In our childhood & adulesent years we are not saints and much more scoundrels-we are just the typical guys who dreamed, play a lot, do a lot of adventures & struggles. Along the way we made a lot of mistakes or earned honors & successes. I could still vividly remember, Lyndon and us his peers- in our our earliest teens would agree to walk in order to attend mass in our very new Gethsemane Parish church, then - the church was located in a rice field and the journey was on a rough road about a kilometer from our place. At another instance in our curiousity we would agree to change the contents of his father's expensive wine collection with a cheap wine - We drunk the expensive wine contents and all of us had passed out - and as we sober latter we would share our remorse, promise and resolutions but then the jokes and teasings of what weirdest things we have shown while drunk- but mostly the fear of what the late Colonel Francisco -Lyndon's father or my teacher Mm Romana- would do to us if we are caught. But to the contrary Lyndon was disciplined, taught and understood by his parents and which also he extended to us his peers. Lyndon was trained to associate, respect and share without prejudice of status and he willingly execute that to us his peers. Although unassuming he was always influencing and leading his peers - even though he did not aspire to it. In my assessment he has the gift of comraderee, service and leadership.
We have a lot of struggles and hurdles and I almost can't believe we have finished a degree in college- much more for Lyndon- yes he has the talent and finances but the greatest hurdle i think were the pressures and lifestyles that tempted youths of our time - yet Lyndon successfully knocked them all - he graduated and finished a course requiring great discipline which is Law and use and practice the course which help people along the way. And latter he migrated to a great a place - a dream for plenty of us here in our country.
As we mature and make our struggles and as we transfer residences, we lose contacts, but there was an instance, maybe 15 yrs after those neighborhood closeness, we meet again. In my job I have a client's beneficiary- a young orphan, with few or even no relatives to help her get her insurance claim only after court proceedings. To my surprise and relief, i found out that the case of my client could be decided in Lyndon's office. I talked to Part Lyndon and request his help - as expected the case was settled and me and my client was greatly helped. Same old Lyndon, silent, unassuming, unshowy & is willing to help.
In my humble way of remembering my friend allow me to post the picture in our early years - maybe more than 30 yrs ago-
We organized a basketball team in our neighborhood- our favorite game - Lyndon was couch, i was his assistant and the financier/manager who rely solely on contributions. If you would link below - You could see that youthful, good looking, not in uniform- in shades marked (* star) is our Coach -Part Lyndon, those with mark (+ cross) Peter, my brother (he cut his picture to use it in his job application) and J J - they departed at a young age. Marked (check /) that beautiful girl in red shirt is Liezel - Lyndon's little sister and at her back in shades and also not in uniform is me. The other boys in uniform are our neighbor -players, that other beautiful girl in uniform is Ira - our muse and the other beautiful girls are our neighbor-cheerers and our supports.
(you may Check the link to see our neighborhood picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n5PR7VutWOXLXS9NzYVDdkKV6q_ixtyv/view?usp=sharing)
I value this picture and keep it for decades even if this is already deformed because at glance it could describe how we grow in our neighborhood. This could help me remember my peers just like Part Lyndon - the softspoken, unassuming, unshowy, humble yet possessing leadership and the gift of being helpful.
But of course he is not perfect, along the way in his adventures in following his dreams he might had committed sins and mistakes. As what i have done before- being the manager of our basketball team i solicited finances and supports from our neighbors and sponsors to help the team. This time I'm begging and solicit prayers sincerely - Please let us pray for the forgiveness of sins and eternal peace for Lyndon Neis Gedorio. May he arrive at our eternal home with our Lord Jesus Christ. And also please pray for comfort and peace to his family who are left behind.
God bless.
Sincerely.
/George Gabunada
bereaving friend
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I first met Lyndon at Camp Crame in the mid 70s. Our fathers were the closest and we share that closeness as we went through life whenever we meet in Manila, Quezon City, Vancouver or Calgary or Cebu. He was as jolly as the late uncle judge Francisco Jr as he flashes that smile or talks that brings comfort to anyone he meets. I still remember when he, at midnight & without hesitation, took care of me when I was at a Calgary hospital due to an illness. I and our family will miss dear Lyndon.
Even though Lyndon didn’t like to be the center of attention, he had an undeniable impact on everyone he met. If he was here with us today, he wouldn’t want us to share grief and sorrow. Instead, his desire would be to focus on the happy memories and joyful experiences shared over the years.
From the moment I shared my Humba ( a Cebuano dish ) with him on his first few weeks at work, I knew we would be best friends. Years after, he then became my son’s Godfather. Lyndon and Maria never fail to miss my son’s birthdays and Christmas gifts. Lyndon was such a kind person.
Lyndon was a man who set a lasting impression on everyone he met. His laugh and kind eyes warmed the room and brought life into the most boring daily activities. Lyndon loved spending time with his 2 boys because he said “Mukalit lang ni cla ug dako unya bai” He always make sure that both boys are trained on daily chores like mowing their lawn. He would then remind me to spend quality time with my children especially my son who he always say “Liwat jud kaayo nimo bai”
While it’s tragic to think about Lyndon leaving us too soon, he left behind a lifetime of memories that we can celebrate.
Bai Lyndon, Thank you for all the memories, I will always Think about you bai. I love you.
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