Page 66 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences

“Hard work will always pay off in the end.”

I interviewed my grandfather. His name is Filipe hard for him to name one! He attended school until
V Marques, born in 1952. He is 70 years old. He high school, and his favourite subject has always
loves chicken rice, and his hobby is fixing things. been physical education. After high school, he
He now cares for five dogs and lives in a humble took a two-year course in automotive, landed a
house with his wife and some close friends. He mechanic job, and worked for his uncle.
stays on a farm where he raises turkeys and all
sorts of animals. He raised his children strictly but responsibly,
only wishing the best for them. He even moved from
Born and raised in Lucena City, Quezon, he the Philippines to work in Brunei to support his
represented his school in Track and Field events. family, wife, and kids. He worked as a mechanic
He was a star athlete and won Third place in one and fixed boats for the Brunei Coast Guard as
of the events. He feared failing in anything and a Police Marine. His family value was to stick
worked hard to prevent it. together as a family, no matter what happens. His
children and grandchildren will surely remember
Being the comedian in his school, he never failed to him.
lift anyone from their low moments, and because Marquez Miguel Anthony Yap
of this, he had so many best friends that it was
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