‘The lives you've touched will forever be etched in our hearts and memory.”
Nagluksa ang ilang mga estudyante sa Ateneo de Manila University dahil sa pagpanaw ng kanilang campus cat na si “Paopao.”
Sa Facebook post ng Ateneo Chemistry Society, ibinahagi nitong tumawid na sa “rainbow bridge” ang isa sa kanilang “beloved Schmitt Hall cats” noong Huwebes, Setyembre 7, dakong 4:30 ng hapon.
Nasawi si Paopao matapos mabangga ng hindi pa nakikilalang sasakyan sa harap ng Schmitt Hall sa unibersidad, ayon naman sa The Guidon, ang student publication ng Ateneo.
“Students, faculty, and staff of the campus are mourning the loss of their friend, who had become a beloved figure on campus, bringing comfort and companionship to all who encountered him,” pahayag ng The Guidon.
Samantala, inihayag din ng Ateneo Chemistry Society sa kanilang post kung gaano umano nagpakita ng “emotional support” si Paopao sa mga estudyante sa loob ng maraming taon.
“Paopao has seen many of the chemistry students, faculty, and staff come and go. He has become our emotional support for many years, brightening and completing our days whenever we saw him,” pahayag ng Ateneo Chemistry Society.
“We will miss seeing you and greeting you whenever we enter Schmitt Hall, Paopao! 🤍,” dagdag pa nito.
Bilang pag-alala kay Paopao, nagsagawa umano ang Ateneo Chemistry Society ng isang booth sa unibersidad nitong Biyernes, Setyembre 8, upang magkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga estudyanteng mag-alay ng larawan at iba pang memorabilia ni Paopao.
Sa post pa lamang naman ng Ateneo Chemistry Society ay marami nang nagbahagi ng larawan ni Paopao at nagpahayag ng pagluluksa sa pagkawala nito.
Narito ang ilan sa kanilang mga mensahe sa kanilang campus cat:
“It was an honor to be one of the people who would bring you to the vet when you were sick Hope you get all the pets and treats up there .”
“I will miss taking photos of u, paopao .”
“Will miss you Paopao and all the memories of passing by Schmitt Hall just for you .”
“I didn't get to hang out with you that much before your unexpected passing but you were such a sweet catto to me when i had a bad start to my day. sleep well baby boy and i hope you have the tastiest treats up there! was looking forward to more years w you :((.”
“Will never forget when you decided to lie in my lap while I was feeling sad about a chem exam. I felt a thousand times better having you so close to me I'm gonna miss you so much .”
“Our schmitt baby :(( rest well.”
“I love you paopao. thank you for keeping me company during a lonely night in my freshman year. good night. ”