BY JOSEPH PEDRAJAS
The hearse carrying the urn of the late former Manila mayor Alfredo “Fred” Lim drove around different parts of Metro Manila for procession before he was brought to his final resting place on Saturday morning.
Scores of motorcycles and black cars with white balloons formed Lim’s funeral procession, which started at around 7 a.m.
From the Arlington Memorial Chapel in Quezon City, Lim’s convoy went to the headquarters of the Manila Police District, National Bureau of Investigation and Manila City Hall, where he served as a district director, director and mayor, respectively.
Lim, a former senator, was also brought to the Senate foyer, where Senate President Tito Sotto, wearing white long sleeves, paid his last respect.
A Mass was then held for Lim at Sto. Niño Church in Tondo before his inurnment at the Manila North Cemetery.
Lim died on Aug. 8 after his battle against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). He was 90.
The local government of Manila mourned Lim’s passing through shutting the lights off of the iconic Manila clock tower. Lim’s ashes were also brought to the Manila City Hall where his supporters paid their respects.
Lim served as Manila mayor Lim in 1992 to 1998 and in 2007 to 2013, and as a senator from 2004 to 2007.
He also served as district director of the Western Police District (now Manila Police District), became district director of the Northern Police District, and a superintendent of the Philippine National Police Academy.
In 1989, he was appointed director of the National Bureau of Investigation.
He left behind a legacy of law and order and a deep concern for the education and health of the poor residents of his beloved city. (Joseph Pedrajas)
