CEBU CITY, Philippines - To his loved ones and the people whom he had worked with, Don Ryan Batayola’s legacy as a worker at the frontlines combating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is
Don Ryan Batayola, a licensed Cebuano OT based in New Jersey who fought COVID-19 at the frontlines | Contributed Photo
Batz’ passing came as a shock, and even a painful one since his friends and family couldn’t be by his side during his last moments – an agony shared among those who lost their loved ones to the virus. “We will always remember Don as someone who will make everyone’s day brighter by giving you that sincere smile he always has,” Bernard told over 200 individuals who were paying their last respects to his late brother viewing through their laptop or phone screens.
Caesar Ian Real, Batz’ childhood friend and classmate in Don Bosco in Cebu, also said that his pal would always bring books, toys, and clothes for kids in need.Grace Avila is one of Batz’ closest colleagues in New Jersey. Their bond can be traced back to when they were still in college in Cebu. In her eulogy, Niña said Batz was admitted to the hospital for 10 days and at one point, the doctors had advised to put him in intubation.“During his last moments, we were even able to see each other through FaceTime. And he looks so much better. I was waiting for him to call me back but by then, my mind and heart are racing,” she added.
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