Quotes of the Day

Maria Luz Magallanes
Monday, Sep. 28, 2009

Open quoteHe saved so many people but ended up not being able to save himself. Close quote

  • MARIA LUZ MAGALLANES,
  • on her son Muelmar, who died from floods in the Philippines after saving more than 30 people; the 18-year-old sacrificed his life by rescuing a baby girl who was being swept away on a floating box
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