It is with numbness that I write that Manong Al Robles passed away today. He was an activist in San Francisco, California. Completely recognizable and unforgettable, he was a unique and inspirational figure that dedicated his life to advocating for the community, founding the Manilatown Senior Center, and the arts. He was part of the International Hotel movement, the Kearny Street Workshop, the Manila Heritage Foundation, and the the lives of countless individuals.
One can learn more about Manong Al on the Manongs of Manilatown Web page at http://alrobles.manilatown.org/. There will be a community gathering for Manong Al tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, 2009, at 12 noon at the International Hotel, 868 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108.
I have always been inspired not by those that have died for a cause, but those that have lived for a cause. Manong Al is certainly one of those individuals.
Manong Al, it was an honor to share in the movement with you.
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