Jason Abalos pays tribute to 'fallen hero' friend Dr. Leandro Resurreccion III
Another hero has fallen in fight against the deadly 2019 coronavirus disease.
Kapuso actor Jason Abalos mourns the death of his friend, Dr. Leandro Resurreccion III.
Dr. Leandro, Head of Pediatric Surgery Division of Philippine Children's Medical Center passed away due to complications of the coronavirus disease on Tuesday morning, March 31.
Jason and Dr. Leandro, better known as Dr. Jun became friends through their same interest and passion about motorcycles.
The actor paid a tribute to his late buddy through a lengthy and heartwraming Instagram post.
He wrote, “Kwento ko lang, si doc Jun. Dr Leandro Resurreccion III. Isang mahusay na Pediatric Surgeon. Kapitbahay ko, pero nagkakilala kami dahil parehas kami ng motor, dahil parehas kami ng motor, kung anong meron siya parang meron na din ako, parehas kami ng binibili para sa bisyo namin, lagi kaming nagtatanungan kung kailangan ba to o hindi.
Jason also recounted his fond memories with Dr. Jun when the world was still free of COVID-19.
“Si doc laging nakangiti kahit sobrang init minsan ng suot niya na jacket tapos pag nagtanggal ng helmet parang Tom cruise na ang buhok tapos nakngiti pa din.
“Lagi lang siya nakanigiti. Masaya siya na naka motor lagi papunta sa mga hospital na pinapasukan nya kasi sabi nya nag-eenjoy daw siya, tipid na sa gas, walang traffic hindi pa mahirap sa parking.
“Halos araw araw dadaan sa bahay ko si Doc bubusina, kabisado ko na nga tunog ng tambutso ng motor niya eh. Parehas kaming Ilokano kaya nagkasundo kami sa mga bilihin,” he continued.
The actor also pleaded to the public to stay home in order to contain the spread of the contagious virus. This way, people could prevent the loss of their loved ones.
“Walang sinisino ang COVID-19. Ang hiling lang ng mga frontliners eh mag-stay sa bahay para hindi na kumalat ang virus.
"'Yan lang ang maitutulong natin sa kanila, buhay ang binubiwis nila para sa atin tulungan natin sila.
He also took the chance to call out the public leaders to step up their game and provide more effective solutions for the societal issues this crisis has induced.
“Ngayon naman po sa ating gobyerno na parang mas naasahan pa ang mga pribadong sektor, kayo po na nakaupo, mas may kakayanan po kayo na tumulong bukod po sa yan ang trabaho nyo ang protektahan ang ating mamayanan. Nawawalan po tayo ng pamilya na kagaya ni Doc Jun,” he said.
Dr. Jun is the latest Filipino “fallen hero” who braved the frontlines to fight against the dreadful coronavirus disease.
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