Public Speaking ABID-2A

Endterm Performance Task

Group 3
Eulogy Event

Members:

John Rey Empleo

Martha Jamero
Lucifree Katalbas III
Eugene Mabugat
Lovernne Montales
Alyssa Sidayon

Characters:

Person 1 – best friend

Person 2 – cousin
Person 3 – fellow musician
Person 4 – close friend
Person 5 – childhood friend
Person 6 – younger sister
 PERSON 1 (Best friend)

Good afternoon, my name is [Person 1]

and [name] was my loyal friend and my
confidant. He was more like my older
brother. We had many experiences
during that time. We laughed, we
cried, we fought, and laughed again.
I can go on for hours talking about
the kind of person he was but, I
think many of you here already know.
[name] was the friendliest, sweetest,
most comprehensive, and humble person
I ever met in my life. Always
worrying about the welfare of others.

I can keep talking about what kind of

a person he is but like I said at the
beginning that would take lots and
lots of time.

The last time I came here was in

October of last year. Who knew that
it was going to be the last time I
would see him alive? I was supposed
to stay only for a week but God had
another plan. For some reason I
bought the wrong ticket for the
flight back, so I ended up staying
here a month. I really thankful with
God for that opportunity.

11 days ago my best friend passed

away. And he left an empty place in
my heart; a place that nobody can
fill. June 4 was the saddest and most
painful day I've had in my life until
now. That day I got the call that my
best friend had died. It is a memory
that I cannot erase from my mind,
neither from my heart. Although I
told him lots of time that I loved
him dearly, I would give anything to
turn back time and tell him that I
love him one last time, to tell him
that without him my life is not
complete, and that he is a very
important part of it.

People say that time heals all

wounds, but today I can tell you
that's not true. Till today, I feel
the same pain in my heart that I felt
that Thursday evening.

I know he is closer to me, that

there’s no more distance or time
difference that separates us now. I
thank you [name] for those years of
friendship that you gave me. Thank
you for everything that you did for
me. I want you to know my friend,
that I love you with all my heart and
that I always remember you.
 PERSON 2 (Cousin)

Hello, I am [Person 2], [name’s]

cousin.
Growing up, our bond was like the
intricate weave of a well-loved
quilt, each thread representing
countless shared adventures, secrets,
and boundless laughter. We navigated
the streams of childhood with joyful
abandon, our laughter echoing as the
sweetest melody in the symphony of
our youth. The moments were innocent,
the days were magical, and our bond
was unbreakable.
Our paths through life mirrored each
other, with parallel experiences that
solidified our bond further. School,
family gatherings, holidays – they
were not just events, they were
moments in time where our bond grew
stronger, rooted in shared
experiences and mutual love and
respect. My cousin was not just a
family member; they were my
confidant, my partner-in-crime, a
beacon of joy and support.
[Name] has left an indelible mark on
all of us, a legacy of love and
friendship that will continue to live
on in our hearts and our memories.
Today, as we gather to pay our final
respects, let us remember the radiant
smile, the infectious laughter, the
warm hugs, and the countless moments
of joy and happiness that were a
hallmark of my cousin's life.
Thank you for being a part of this
journey of remembrance, as we
celebrate a life that was a beautiful
symphony of love, joy, and cherished
memories.
 PERSON 3 (Fellow Musician)

“I have learned that grief is another

name for love.”

We grieve because we had the

opportunity of connecting deeply with
another human. This is essentially
the most bittersweet of human
experiences.

I’m here today to honour [name], one

of my closest friends, who left us
very suddenly and shockingly.

Thank you all for being here to give

[name] a proper send off for a fellow
musician. I met [name] about three
years ago when we were both playing
gigs as amateurs. We connected that
first set and went on to form our
little band, ending up playing here
in Manila.

[name] wasn't a formal guy and would

never want me eulogizing him. He was
humble and the only thing he valued
almost as much as his family and
friends was his music.

[name] was a great friend. A strong

and direct person, real, bold,
driven, hardworking, fit, logical and
exceedingly honest because he cared.
A loyal friend and great listener.

I know all of us are feeling pain and

loss and moving through grief at our
own paces. But I want this to be a
celebration of his life, which
exemplified ambition, laughter and
perseverance. He never ever gave up
when faced with challenges that were
thrown his way, and he never let me
do so either. He would have wanted
all of us to live our lives to the
fullest to honor his memory.
As all of us join hands and hearts in
moving through this terrible period
of grief, I want to remind you of
this: we had such a phenomenal run
together even though [name] left us
way too early. He left without pain
and regrets. He left as a pure,
determined and strong-hearted man.

I still want to believe this is a bad

dream but know that it is real. If I
pause for a bit, I can feel his
presence around us, guiding us to be
at our best. With so much love and
compassion around us, it’s like his
soul remains with us. I’m pretty sure
he’s up there singing his heart out.
[name] left us when he was young and
wild, bright and bold, and we will
meet again in the stars.
 PERSON 4 (Close friend)

[name] had lived an amazing life even

though it was rather short. [name]
was a great friend; he was the kind
of friend that stands by you when you
need somebody to be there. He once
saved my life. We were both young
kids then and we weren’t very close.
I was hastily walking across the
street when [name] saw a speeding
car. If it wasn’t for [name], I would
have died right there. That’s how I
became close to [name]. Yes, that was
10 years ago and we’ve been
inseparable ever since.

I think everyone who knows him very

well would agree with me on this. It
was his sense of humor. He was the
kind of person that would make
everyone laugh so hard that they’d
end up crying. That is what I will
truly miss about [name]. He could
make me laugh when I am really sad.
He always cheered me up when he knew
I just had a bad day. That’s the
trademark of [name]. He always wanted
to make people happy.

[name]’s death was sudden. I remember

when I heard the news, I simply could
not believe it. [name] was too young
but as it slowly occurred to me, I
have realized that [name] indeed
lived his life wonderfully. [name]
was well-loved and he had done so
many things on earth and I’m sure
he’ll do much more in heaven. I will
forever be grateful to have known
[name]. I will forever be grateful
that [name] was there at the right
place and at the right time to save
my life. I will forever be grateful
for spending 10 years of my life with
a friend like him. All the memories I
have shared with him will forever be
cherished and remembered. [name] will
forever live in my heart… In our
hearts.

[name] is in heaven now and we are

here on his funeral. This is not the
time for us to grieve his death but
it’s our time to celebrate his life.
Don’t ever forget [name]. He never
wanted to see people cry. He wanted
to make everyone happy. So, at this
moment when we are about to lay his
body to rest, let’s all think back
and remember how [name] touched our
lives. How he made us laugh and how
good [name] was as a person. This is
not the moment for us to shed our
tears but we should all be thankful
that we were given the chance to have
known a man named [name].

[name] will forever be missed but I

know in the right time, I will meet
[name] again. We will all meet [name]
again and he’ll make us laugh in
tears again.
 PERSON 5 (Childhood friend)

Though I am still reeling from the

sudden death of my dear friend,
[name], I am humbled and touched by
his time here with us. For those of
you who don’t know me, I am [name’s]
childhood friend, [Person 5].

We’ve been friends since the first

day of elementary school. I’ll never
forget how he sat across from me at
lunch. I was so worried I’d be
sitting alone, but he was quick to
welcome me into his friend group. As
we all know, [name] was a kind and
caring friend. He never turned down
the chance to meet new people, travel
somewhere new, or be there when we
needed him. His positivity was an
inspiration for everyone he met. He
was a friend to many, and we will all
miss him every day. Thank you for
everything, [name].

It didn’t matter how long we’d been

apart; we would always pick up right
where we left off anytime we were
together. [name] was the kind of
friend that had my back no matter
what. I remember getting stranded in
the middle of the night after a gig.
[name] picked up the phone
immediately and was the first one
there. That was the kind of
compassionate person he was. Even
though [name]’s death was sudden, his
impact cannot be contained in his
short lifetime. His memory will live
on with me, his family, and his
friends. I know he’d be smiling if he
was here with us today. I am so
grateful to have known him.
 PERSON 6 (Younger sister)

I’d like to thank you all sincerely

for coming today—for sharing, and
listening, to the voice of an aching
heart.

My name is [Person 7], and I am

[name]’s younger sister. If I were to
think out loud, I’d say what makes a
brother-sister relationship one of a
kind is the way each one remembers
the other when they are no longer in
the same realm.

It was just the two of us. Having

lost both our parents when I was 10
while he was 16, my traumatized-self
had leaned on him for everything—from
the little things to the slightly
bigger ones. For the biggest, he did
not let me lean on him.

Instead, he carried around my burden

as though it was his. As I turn the
pages of our lives together, I
realize he was my strength in more
ways than I had thought. He was my
cozy blanket in a very lonely place.
He was always saving me. Every time I
skinned my knee, I’d go running to
him with our Lola’s first-aid kit in
my hand.

[Name], thank you for being my

brother. You were something else—
forever leading by example,
maintaining dignity, duty and
decency: a combination of qualities
hard to find in people today.

With all my heart, you are the one

thing in life I never thought I'd
have to give up. I do realize nothing
in life is a coincidence; or so I
choose to believe. But would it be
too much to ask, if for once, I could
think otherwise? Only because it’d
make grieving that much easier. I
could be wrong; but how am I supposed
to know for sure since you’re not
here?