Yesterday was the last time Cris’ family had to visit their dad in Bilibid. Surprisingly, her dad’s cellmate Abel had something to give me.

I only visited them once, so it was odd that he would have anything for me at all. Maybe it was because Abel realized the reality of being parted with a longtime friend/cellmate – he might’ve given everyone something to remember him. I mean let’s face it, I myself would never want to go back to that place given similar circumstances.

Anyways, the gift he gave me was a pencil sketch of Salvador Dali’s In Voluptate Mors, which is pretty impressive, considering he hasn’t had any formal training. See for yourself:

I never got to know what his story was, but I really hope he gets out soon as well – it would be an awful shame to waste such talent behind bars. If anything, may this post serve as a permanent reminder to those of us who met him, and while we may never see him again, may we remember him.