My Friend, My Classmate: A Good-Bye.

By: Fredolin Pagdilao Aguinaldo – Doha, Qatar

Nicasio Aguino Jr., knows very well his own talent and further explores his future that led him to study harder to reach his goal. He moved places until he find his niche in Ilocos Norte where he works - established his business and raised his own family.

But today, one of our classmates, Ely Biado Estabillo, of Sta. Praxedes Elementary school announced his death on October 10, 2011 without giving a specific cause. He was 52.

Apart from this, Delia Estabillo Quinajon also informs that she happens to be in Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan, our very own town, during his death and drop-by to Casio’s wake as a respect of being a friend and former classmates.

"Casio as we fondly call him, was one brilliant guy among his classmates — brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change his life-style and talented enough to do it," until successes achieved.

"Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know Casio have lost a dear friend and an inspiring classmate."

"Casio leaves behind a legacy to his group when he suggested ideas to better our on-going School Project plans for Sta. Praxedes Elementary School and jokingly confesses his child-hood love to one of our former classmates during our last group meeting at Portabaga Falls last summer.

His memory and contributions to the betterment of his town-mates and to his town - Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan in particular, will always linger amongst us and his spirit will forever be remembered by his love ones."

Adios Amigo, till then….but not in the near future, as yet.

Nicasio, in white shirt, during our Grand Reunion 2011.