Albert Herdianto Widjojo
This morning I returned to Cimacan, Bogor, West Java to prepare training for the top 20 executive level of the same client. On my way home I stopped at Riung Gunung to take photos of this monument.
This monument was dedicated to R. E. Martadinata, a great figure, and contributor who is very meritorious to ALRI (Navy of the Republic of Indonesia) and has been recognized as one of Indonesia’s national heroes. He died in a helicopter crash at Riung Gunung and was buried in Taman Makam Pahlawan Nasional (National Cemetery of the National Hero) – Kalibata, Jakarta, the same cemetery as my father has also been buried.
For me, and definitely for many of you as well, our dad is a hero. My father was part of the people’s movement and the contributor of the student army during the Indonesian independence struggle. He also has an Air Force intelligence service from the Republic of Indonesia. Beyond his mysterious stance as an intelligence officer, he is known as a very friendly, gentle person, respected by many and very anti-violent. As a father, he was a great example of compassion, not only for his family but also for many who know him.
Unfortunately, after so many instances in our family lives, so many of his relics that actually can we set as monuments have disappeared; however, for us, our mother and us all as her children, our heart is her monument. I am also very sure that you all have your own heroes and have made your heart a monument to them.
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Great story. My dad was my favorite hero all the time!
I am sure that your father is a true and favorite hero to you, Vidocka. Thanks a lot for your visit and compliment
This is great Albert. I am sure you take after your father then.
You’re right, Della. It is one of the forms of love and responsibility that I choose. Thank you for your compliment, Della. By the way, who is your hero?
My hero is my Mom. She has been through some terribly tough ordeals in her life and still she can get up, fight back and move on. She has picked me up a few times and I don’t know where I would have ended up without her. (and Batman of course lol)
I am more and more convinced now that your mother and Batman are a couple of your great heroes !!!
Honoring your father (and mother) in this post is so special. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much for your appreciation, Roberta. I am honored
Great subject and story. My dad was my all time favorite hero!! Yours sounded like a true hero with an amazing past. The monument photo is so awesome.
No one else is most worthy of our respect other than our parents. So are your father and I. Thank you for your appreciation, Kim.
Yes, I love that photo and the story. Yes I agree, my Father is definitely my hero too.
I am fully convinced that your father is a true hero to you. Thank you for your appreciation, my friend.
Nice angle, I’m a fan of the worm’s eye POV
Yes, that point of view makes things look great, I love it too. Thanks a lot, brother
I should be thanking you for using that often neglected POV
Some paintings or photos (lately) that I have previously posted also use this POV.
I’ve noticed, and felt it was high time to call it out
Thank you for noticing it.
De nada, thanks for hooking me up
It is important and enjoyable for me to hooking anyone or someone up for their uniqueness and difference about things, as well as you
That’s a good personal philosophy to have
Another great photograph in the 365 day challenge. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks a lot for the compliment, Courtney. Glad you appreciate it that way
My pleasure, it’s nice to encourage each other and it’s fun to see what everyone is posting in the challenge.
You’re right, Courtney. Glad to see what other friends post to this challenge, even though the number is getting more… Hehehe…
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I think of my father as a hero too. Great tribute to your father.
Thanks a lot for your kind words, LaJenna. And as I said, many people think his father is his hero, so do you and me. Your dad must be a great person, right?
My father died over 6 years ago. He sacrificed for his family and I honor him for that.
I’m sorry for that, and absolutely right, your dad is a real hero!
What a great tribute to your father Albert. He was a very brave man. And to have your hearts as a monument for your dear mother, wow that is astounding. Another way to look at life. And I thank you for that.
Thank you, Carol. My mother loved my father so much, and she never remarried since my father passed away, she rejects all the proposals that come to her, strives to raise her own children, then moreover what we can give other than to live by showing the values inherited by the man she loves and proud of.
That’s true love and respect.
You are right, love and respect are the greatest essences of living in harmony and happiness.
Your gentle teachings and guidance are welcomed. The image brightens the day, and lightens the heart but your text, ah your text master made me proud to read it.
My text is a bit embarrassing today, a little worse than usual, but your praise has been patching the shame holes in my face, Coach. Huge thanks….
Your text is fine. There are days when the words flow like a river, and days when the words stumble like a toddler learning to walk.
The only thing to do is pick yourself up and try again (and again so on)…
Thank you for your support and inspiration, Coach!
My apology if there are some typos here because of the rush to post.
For all children, fathers are heroes. Your case is different, he was a very brave man to fight for the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
Your comments and appreciation are very touching and lift my heart’s of pride, dear Elenka. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
Such are the good friends’ relations.
Yes, we are, Elenka. Thanks again for our beautiful relationship.