Diana in memory

Gone is the rose... forever into eternity... gone is the joy and happiness the rose brought into our lives. Diana was the joy and happiness to many of us, beyond the boundary of race and nation. She never lost the capacity to bring joy and happiness to others despite the sadness which enveloped her short life. She had a knack for helping people in distress. Once she made a speech for an AIDS support function, telling the story of a young mother infected by HIV.

This young mother is confused, thinking how unbearable life would be if she also infects her children with HIV. She may then have to witness the suffering of her children. But no, she decided to work hard and do many good deeds in her short life.

Nobody thought at that time, that this speech was actually meant by God for Diana, and this speech was given only two or three years ago. She became world famous when she married Prince Charles, about 15 years ago. Nobody realized how spellbound people were, due to her charm, beauty, innocent looks, good heart, and her tireless efforts to help others.

Everybody loved her for a reason, excepting the fact that one could not take their eyes of the woman. She was only 36 years old when death claimed her in Paris, Aug. 31, 1997.

She lived a short life, but she had done so many good deeds. Knowing her personally, or through the media, does not make a difference to the love felt for her.

Princess, you have gone and left us alone in this cruel world, but we will always cherish your memory in our hearts, forever.

May God bring joy and happiness to you in your world hereafter.

H.W. PIENANDORO

Bogor, West Java