And now, the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I travelled each and ev'ry highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way

one of the last songs my dad sang in one function he attended last december. his tragic death last january 9 gave this song so much meaning . he was featured in a motorcycle accident at the national highway of brgy santiago, bauang, la union. it came as a total shock to the whole family. he was just 57 years old.

Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do and saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall and did it my way

he was a kind man. i look up to him with so much respect and admiration. but yes, he was human too. he had his weak moments. and i'm sure that through all of them, he tried his best and struggled hard to keep his sanity and his sense of belief and conviction.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, no, oh, no, not me, I did it my way"

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels and not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows and did it my way!

i'm sure my dad has led a full life. a life of sorrow, pain, anger,  joy, happiness and love. i've seen through some of them...i've turned my back from time to time.  but at this point i have no regrets.  i have shown and told him how much i love him. and in his final days...i felt his love...my dad's love i have been longing for so long. and it was enough....he left me memories enough to last a lifetime. i love you dad...and wherever you are i wish you happiness and eternal rest.