On the early morning of Monday (PH time), Eliana Atienza took to social media to share her heartfelt message to her younger sister, Emman.
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In an Instagram slideshow containing their childhood photos together, Eliana wrote how much she misses Emman, expressing the depth of her loss and the enduring bond they shared.
“I miss you, Emman, with everything that I am and will ever be,” she said. “I see you in the sunlight between the tree canopy and in the endless stars I know must be there, hidden by city lights.”
She went on to recall their shared dream of creating a brighter world not only for themselves but for their future children, stating how they both ‘fought and struggled’ in the process.
“We were supposed to co-create a better world where our children could play together, and we could laugh knowing we fought and struggled to build this for them,” she added.
Eliana ended her post hoping that her message would make its way to Emman.
“I hope this message reaches you wherever you are. Call me soon, okay? she ended.
Among the many messages of sympathy, their father – Kuya Kim, also wrote in the comments a tender message of love to Eliana.
“I love you eliana so much. Tight tight hug daughter," he commented.
Since Emman's passing, the Atienza family has been posting photos and videos online in memory of her. In a TikTok post, Kuya Kim shared a video of Emman singing, where he wrote: “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Thank you for the 19 years of my dearest little Emmansky, Lord.”
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In another video, he reposted a clip from Emman's interview where she explained the meaning behind her ‘butterfly with a musical note’ tattoo – a constant reminder that she has freedom regardless of what other people might say or think about her.
At the same time, their mother, Felicia, shared a heartfelt reminder with everyone about the importance of choosing kindness in daily life.
“Bravest hearts build others - not break them. #choosekindness,” she wrote.
Ever since Emman’s passing, the Atienza family has been calling for kindness, compassion, and courage, urging everyone to carry forward the values Emman cherished in life.
“To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life,“ the family wrote in a joint social media post.
By Alyana Cabuhat De Guzman