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Gabriel T. Arce, Jr. – Eldest Son of Alba
Who am I, that the voice which soothed my heart as an infant and called out to me in the rain, has become the catalyst for a profound transformation within me? This voice, my mother Alba’s, set ablaze a path of purpose and grace in my soul, prompting me to reach out to those in the shadows of need.
As I laid the foundation for AUMER, I found myself on an unanticipated literary expedition, spurred by my mother’s extraordinary saga. Alba’s tenacity and altruistic legacy, even when faced with life’s storms, became the bedrock of our crusade. Her narrative, a mosaic of exuberant triumphs and poignant struggles, has been the beacon for our initiative.
The tribulations she confronted – the repercussions of deceitful schemes, the forfeiture of her sanctuary, and the erosion of her social stature – couldn’t extinguish Alba’s spirit of benevolence. I recall with clarity, her dispensing water along the I-5 freeway for migrants, her fingers weaving warmth into blankets for the destitute, and her relentless devotion to my dear Nana. This selfless grace, sustained amidst her ordeals, reshaped my worldview.
My memory’s canvas is splashed with instances of Alba’s limitless magnanimity. From provisioning kin in Tijuana to commemorating every relative’s birth anniversary, her essence of charity was ubiquitous. As she drifted into the twilight of obscurity, her virtue shone undiminished. This perpetual generosity, even as her own light dimmed, is the cornerstone upon which AUMER stands.
Alba’s closing desires, to revel in her birthdate with a Mariachi ensemble and to be encircled by the warmth of affection and melody, echoed her undying vibrancy. On April 27th, the day we paid homage to her memory, we fulfilled her wishes with a Mariachi’s Despedida, a tribute to her life amidst those who held her dear.
The timeless adage, “Whoever saves a life, saves the world entire,” harmonizes with our ethos at AUMER. Embracing this maxim, I extend an invitation to you to place service above self, to unite in a collective that speaks for the muted. In concert, let us perpetuate Alba’s heritage by crafting a realm where every voice, particularly those subdued for ages, is acknowledged and valued.
With profound appreciation,
Who am I, that the voice which soothed my heart as an infant and called out to me in the rain, has become the catalyst for a profound transformation within me? This voice, my mother Alba’s, set ablaze a path of purpose and grace in my soul, prompting me to reach out to those in the shadows of need.
As I laid the foundation for AUMER, I found myself on an unanticipated literary expedition, spurred by my mother’s extraordinary saga. Alba’s tenacity and altruistic legacy, even when faced with life’s storms, became the bedrock of our crusade. Her narrative, a mosaic of exuberant triumphs and poignant struggles, has been the beacon for our initiative.
The tribulations she confronted – the repercussions of deceitful schemes, the forfeiture of her sanctuary, and the erosion of her social stature – couldn’t extinguish Alba’s spirit of benevolence. I recall with clarity, her dispensing water along the I-5 freeway for migrants, her fingers weaving warmth into blankets for the destitute, and her relentless devotion to my dear Nana. This selfless grace, sustained amidst her ordeals, reshaped my worldview.
My memory’s canvas is splashed with instances of Alba’s limitless magnanimity. From provisioning kin in Tijuana to commemorating every relative’s birth anniversary, her essence of charity was ubiquitous. As she drifted into the twilight of obscurity, her virtue shone undiminished. This perpetual generosity, even as her own light dimmed, is the cornerstone upon which AUMER stands.
Alba’s closing desires, to revel in her birthdate with a Mariachi ensemble and to be encircled by the warmth of affection and melody, echoed her undying vibrancy. On April 27th, the day we paid homage to her memory, we fulfilled her wishes with a Mariachi’s Despedida, a tribute to her life amidst those who held her dear.
The timeless adage, “Whoever saves a life, saves the world entire,” harmonizes with our ethos at AUMER. Embracing this maxim, I extend an invitation to you to place service above self, to unite in a collective that speaks for the muted. In concert, let us perpetuate Alba’s heritage by crafting a realm where every voice, particularly those subdued for ages, is acknowledged and valued.
With profound appreciation,