When Dove Spreads His Wings To Fly

As if Ka Naguit's passing and Bryan's resignation aren't enough, another officemate, Dove, has filed his resignation today. Just like Bryan, Dove, or Merwin "Felix" Tadeo, is leaving for Qatar, probably on Friday, if all things go well. He's one of us, 6:00 a.m. folks, (along with Daddy Freddie, Vinee, Claire, and me). In being teammates for more than 1 year now, we've been very close to each other that sometimes, it's as if we don't have any other teammates anymore from the 9:00 shift. I guess this is what happens when you're together 10 hours a day, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

Dove is a good cook. No, he's a great cook, actually! He, with no complaint, cooks our food almost every teambuilding (once a month). From his sumptuous steak to his mashed potato, salad (superb! two thumbs up), squid, sisig, and sawsawan, you'll really be amazed by his skill. But wait, there's more! He's also the "techiest" guy in our department. He is the savior of all the consultants when they're stuck with their e-mails and have no knowledge of how to address the issues of our members at hand. And he graciously helps us all. :)

As told by his friends, Dove is a changed man. Well, at least since he got married. He got married recently and is now a proud dad to Lucien, his bouncing baby boy. Now, he finds a different meaning with his life. His family, now his topmost priority, I know is the very same reason why he decided to leave. I salute him for his courage in leaving them behind - for a while - so they can reap the benefits in no time. Aaahhh...what can one man not do for the welfare of his family?

Dove, may you have a safe journey ahead. When sadness engulfs you while you're there, just think of the smile you will bring to your child with your sacrifice. We'll surely miss you as we'll be losing a good friend and wala nang mamumusit kay Daddy Freddie..hehehe... but nonetheless, we're happy and proud of you!

I know Claire also made a tribute to you, and here's the link for it.

SOME PICTURES OF TWO OF OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE BOTH GOING TO QATAR, DOVE AND BRYAN

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