Death of a pilgrim from the Philippines

[hikingmd_05]

I would like to share this sad news regarding a pilgrim from the Philippines who died while walking the Camino Frances last Thursday, July 22. Let’s include him in our prayers.
Attached is a news item confirming his death. The article also contains links to his articles regarding his Camino.

Cory admin Press Secretary Buddy Gomez dies during pilgrimage

Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, who served as press secretary under former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, has passed away, his family confirmed on Saturday.

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[Robo]

Very sad news. RIP Pilgrim.

 

[C clearly]

He sounds like an interesting man who lived his life fully - walking the Camino at 86, and writing about it! RIP.

 

[JillGat]

I saw his nice column about Portomarin. I'm sorry he didn't make it to Santiago, but he sounded happy and very present in that last piece, so I'm glad he must not have suffered for long. I hope his family finds comfort in this seemingly appropriate resting place, on a pilgrimage. Where did he pass away?

 

[wayfarer]

Rest in Peace. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

He wrote that he was engaged in “the spiritual adventure of a lifetime”. At his requiem mass, I think it likely that his family will celebrate that fact.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

There are several Philipino immigrant families here in Carnarvon, and their joyous faith is a mainstay for our parish.

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

What a wonderful way and time to go: there must be many of us in our 80's who wouldn't be upset if our time came while on the Camino. RIP brother!

 

[malingerer]

He sounds like an interesting man who lived his life fully - walking the Camino at 86, and writing about it! RIP.

We, the over 80 ( a glorious band but few ) salute you. We follow, not the years, but the dream.

Samarkand.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

What a wonderful way and time to go: there must be many of us in our 80's who wouldn't be upset if our time came while on the Camino. RIP brother!

I’m not in my 80’s, (yet), but amen to that Stephen.

 

[mspath]

May he be at peace and may his family find solace in the memory of his life well lived.

 

[Stephen Nicholls]

I’m not in my 80’s, (yet), but amen to that Stephen.

Hi Paul! I'm in my 83rd year, and want to walk the Baix Maestrat camino before life ends! Best wishes my young friend!
Steve in East Anglia.

 

[malingerer]

Hi Paul! I'm in my 83rd year, and want to walk the Baix Maestrat camino before life ends! Best wishes my young friend!
Steve in East Anglia.

I was 83 on Tuesday 20th, and am plotting next Camino for after Easter of next year. The fates being willing of course. Where I come from, feet are often pronounced as "fate" which has given rise to a series of jokes over the years! Methinks I have subconsciously added to it.

Samarkand.

 

[Former member 49149]

I was 83 on Tuesday 20th, and am plotting next Camino for after Easter of next year. The fates being willing of course. Where I come from, feet are often pronounced as "fate" which has given rise to a series of jokes over the years! Methinks I have subconsciously added to it.

Samarkand.

If you can tune in to rte lyric fm now your ears, your heart will rejoice!

 

[VNwalking]

To pass on while engaging in the 'spiritual adventure of a lifetime' after a rich, full, and long life...ah, buen onward camino, peregrino, and may you have rest and all blessings.

Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

 

[John Sikora]

It's always sad when someone passes. But, since we all have to die at some point it would be nice to be doing something that you like to do up to the end (and then go quickly without being a burden on others). Seems like he had an interesting life.

 

[Colette Z]

Prayers and love fellow peregrino! 🕊

 

[Oregon's Mark]

What a wonderful way and time to go: there must be many of us in our 80's who wouldn't be upset if our time came while on the Camino. RIP brother!

I agree.
Mark(79, and in Sarria, having left St. Jean, July 1).

 

[lt56ny]

An eternal pilgrim.

 

[Rex]

I agree.
Mark(79, and in Sarria, having left St. Jean, July 1).

Nice to see fellow Ducks on the Camino...
Rex (just another kid from Bend - before it was a ski area)

 

[Anniesantiago]

Rest in Peace, Pilgrim.

 

[Sue127]

Sad to hear of any one passing on, but this gentleman obviously lived his life to the full; and apt place to go; walk on. Condolences to his family; may they find solace in knowing that he was so active until the end.

 

[John Crawford Howell]

I lived four years in Manila (Westin Hotels—Philippine Plaza) and came to know the Filipino people, their music, and smiles from the heart. While I did not know of Buddy Gomez, he represents, as a Peregrino, the spirit of the quintessential Philippine character. That he is also a gifted writer makes his presence the more felt. Rest in power, Buddy. Filipinos, wherever they may be, are joined in thought and prayer with you.

 

[natefaith]

I would like to share this sad news regarding a pilgrim from the Philippines who died while walking the Camino Frances last Thursday, July 22. Let’s include him in our prayers.
Attached is a news item confirming his death. The article also contains links to his articles regarding his Camino.

Cory admin Press Secretary Buddy Gomez dies during pilgrimage

Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, who served as press secretary under former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, has passed away, his family confirmed on Saturday.

news.abs-cbn.com

Very sad news but it's nice to be introduced to Buddy Gomez and draw inspiration from his life and last words. Thanks for sharing. RIP pilgrim.

 

[Kanga]

A pilgrim who has gone beyond the mountains. It sounds like a life well lived. Sad for his family and friends left behind, and they have my condolences.

 

[JillGat]

Did he make it to Palas de Rei?

 

[Blue Tang]

Did he make it to Palas de Rei?

"He started his camino in the town of Sarria in Galicia in northwestern Spain on July 18 (a Sunday). He was physically alone in his last journey but spiritually accompanied by the prayers and well wishes of family, friends and all the peregrinos who preceded him.

"In the morning of Friday (July 23), he was found by workers in the room of the hostel where he was staying. A report from the local civil authorities said that he died in his sleep in the afternoon of Thursday (July 22).

"At the time of his death, he had already covered 75 kilometers of his 115-kilometer journey. And he was less than 40 kilometers away from Santiago de Compostela. On Wednesday evening, a very tiring day by his own admission, he emailed family about his first real sit-down dinner in three days. It would be his last dinner. One of his last messages to family was: ‘I will certainly try to keep going. I just woke up and I will be on the road again in an hour. Rising with the dawn.’ Approximately 12 hours later, after reaching his hotel in Arzua, he passed away.

Bunye: El peregrino, Tomas ‘Buddy’ Gomez III

TOMAS "Buddy" Gomez III was former consul general in Hawaii and former press secretary during the time of President Cory Aquino. Prior to that, he hel

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