Under Philippine tradition, the last night of a wake is the big night among all the wake nights. For Melo’s wake, Batch63 came out in force to memorialize Melo’s final night on Wednesday before his burial. The guys who came were Tonichi Grey, Mari Duarte, Doug Marcaida, Boy Nazareno, Joe Assad, Bert Saenz, George Cunanan, Joey Estagle, Polding Arnaiz, Steve Hontiveros, Raffy Villarreal, Oni Mayo, Boy Carlos, Ramon Arnaiz, Jacky Arellano, Ed Oleta, Tony Estonina, Vince Misa, Bambi Goco, Lito Quiogue and Lito Domantay.
In recognition of Melo’s indomitable DLS friends, the Prats family allowed the Batch to conduct the final night program. Joey Estagle took to task being the emcee for the show. Tonichi, Douglas and Melo’s two boys went front and center one after the other to speak about snippets of memories they shared with the fallen Melo. And then after all the eulogy that , it was sing-along time to celebrate Melo’s life!
During healthier times, a continuing interest of Melo was playing the guitar and singing Elvis. Because of this, Joey E enjoined the audience to sing some Elvis one last time for Melo. Joey E and Vince Misa led the singing with gusto. After the Elvis, Batch63's “Hail One La Salle” song was performed where a funny thing happened. Joey E and Vince sang the song better than its composer Oni Mayo who bungled the song lines at the end of the song. Alz?
Melo was cremated and buried in the resting place of his parents in Manila Memorial Park Thursday morning.
In recognition of Melo’s indomitable DLS friends, the Prats family allowed the Batch to conduct the final night program. Joey Estagle took to task being the emcee for the show. Tonichi, Douglas and Melo’s two boys went front and center one after the other to speak about snippets of memories they shared with the fallen Melo. And then after all the eulogy that , it was sing-along time to celebrate Melo’s life!
During healthier times, a continuing interest of Melo was playing the guitar and singing Elvis. Because of this, Joey E enjoined the audience to sing some Elvis one last time for Melo. Joey E and Vince Misa led the singing with gusto. After the Elvis, Batch63's “Hail One La Salle” song was performed where a funny thing happened. Joey E and Vince sang the song better than its composer Oni Mayo who bungled the song lines at the end of the song. Alz?
Melo was cremated and buried in the resting place of his parents in Manila Memorial Park Thursday morning.
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