Leaving a mark: Online traces left by Filipino MH17 casualties

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For the families and friends of the 3 Filipinos killed in the tragic MH17 crash, remembering the life they shared with them by scrolling back the victims' personal social media accounts will never be easy

MANILA, Philippines – In our world today, we do not just leave traces of our lives with our families, friends, or acquaintances. As more and more people document their daily lives in their social media accounts, it has become an avenue for people to leave a mark in the world.

For the families and friends of the  3 Filipinos killed in the tragic crash of the Malaysia Airlines Fight MH17, remembering the life they shared with them by scrolling back the victims’ personal social media accounts will never be easy. 

One day before the tragic incident, Darryll Dwight Gunawan, posted this photo on Instagram with the caption, “Off to The Philippines & Vietnam for a month!” No one would have thought that this will be his last.

Onboard the MH17 with his mother Irene and sister Sherryl, Darryl was just one of the 298 people who were not able to reach their destination. 

The latest Facebook cover photo of his mom Irene Gunawan-Pabellon is this mother-and-son photo posted on July 9. 

 

 

In the comments section of mother Irene Gunawan’s current Facebook profile photo with her kids and sister-in-law, she said that she misses her loved ones in the Philippines and that she will cook Indonesian and Malaysian food when she arrives.

 

 

As their families and friends grieve their loss, the social media traces left by the Gunawans will someday become an avenue to remember moments shared and lessons learned. Hopefully.

 

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