Jayson

August 31: Death anniversary of Princess Diana. 

Mama admired her. She read about her in the magazines she would buy and would watch the news and talks shows about her on TV.

That night in 1997, Mama was already in her room. I remember being in the upstairs living room watching a movie with Jen and co. Mama came out of her room and, with concern in her voice, she reported to us: Princess Diana was involved in a car crash and she may already be in hospital. TV news was different back then; there was still a bit of delay.

Not much time passed when Mama came out of her room again and, with sadness in her voice, she reported to us: Princess Diana had died. I remember that night. The whole world was sad, especially all of her fans and admirers.

Mama admired Princess Diana because of her personal traits: kind, generous, warm, thoughtful, humble, courageous, helpful. Traits that Mama also embodied.