We hear killings in the news everyday. But today’s news is different. My friend’s uncle was accidentally shot by a raging drug addict. He was just passing by when a man started firing his gun to everyone, with no clear reason at all. 10 were killed while 10 others were injured—it’s tragic.
It’s sad to think that one’s life is ended just because a lunatic suddenly snapped and decided to kill.
(Photography by Dondon Luna)
Some say, “Everything has its own reason.” But what reason can you possibly think for her uncle’s tragic death. Can we say that it’s his time? But it was an accident. Can we say that it was God’s plan? But God never wanted violence. Can we lay down the “If only’s”? If only he did not walk through that alley; if only he took the other direction; if only he had something to do that day—it’s infinite but it will not bring back his life. Besides, it was an accident so we cannot prevent it from happening.
So, what’s left for us now if we keep on thinking these things? Only regrets, sadness and “what if’s”. What the problem is we keep on looking for the right reason why such drastic event happens when there really is none. The best thing to do during these times is to face it and move on.
Cast some tears. Pass through the memory lane. Get a few lessons. And move forward.
(But then, I can only say these things because he’s not my uncle. What if he is? Can I still say, “face it and move on”?)