An Opened Letter From Mr Bang Lu Min



An Opened Letter From Mr Bang Lu Min 



I received an email about an opened letter by Bang lu min ( One of the Hong Kong tourist survivor). I am not sure if it really authenticated or just merely fabricated.  Rather than forwarding around the mail loop. It is better for me to post it and I hope someone would enlighten us of this letter.

So Here is the letter:

Postscript of a bloodbath
by: Bang Lu Min (One of the Hostages)
 

Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza's hands.


The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn't listen so he used us to get everyone's attention.


Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn't see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn't understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head.


Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate.


I guess its in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it was necessary. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don't matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eat their words. Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth.


Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then there was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It's like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death. Then somebody from outside the bus threw a canister. It forced out a black smoke that is so painful to the eyes and putrid smelling to the nose. People started screaming. We cannot breathe. Some ran in front of the bus but Mister Mendoza warned them of stray bullets. It was too late. One was hit on the head, the other was hit on the shoulders. Bullets were now flying. Its like the authorities thought we were all dead. Mister Mendoza finally realizes his mistake and said sorry to everyone, dead or alive. He then ran towards the front of the bus where he would meet his maker. As he passed by my chair with bullets whistling overhead, I clutched my hand on the velvet curtain and wrapped it around my face. All I could think of was to stay alive - for my child who is waiting for me back in Xinjang. I know I will survive,


I will come home.


Bang Lu Min
Survivor, Quirino Bloodbath


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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a hoax. None of the names mentioned in the mail exist in the official list of hostages. I just cannot believe, in the height of all this tragedy, someone would have the nerve to create something like this. The idiocy goes on even days after the tragic event.

Please help stop spread this article. If it reached HK/China, kakahiya na naman tayo.

Life Moto said...

Thank you for the response. This article posted to give clarifications. I hope you wont mind. Rather than spreading in emails.

Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD said...

one with you in praying for the victims...

Anonymous said...

It's a hoax. What enlightenment do you need? You can check the link for the complete list of victims/survivors.

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201008/24/P201008240172.htm

Please. If you want to help spread awareness not lies.

Thanks.

Life Moto said...

Fr Felmar @ we have to comfort their families and nation.

Anonymous @ to enlighten the authenticity of the letter that what I need. So that others may know the truth & not lies. that is why I post it rather than forward the email. Neither I claim it genuine nor real.

BTW, thank you for the link and your comment.

Anonymous said...

Life Moto, before you posts sensitive topics like this. Make sure you do 2 things:
1. Check resources and authenticity first and not just post anything you like.
2. Check your grammar.

Life Moto said...

Anonymous@ first of all I did not introduce the article as factual. In order to clarify this letter it is better to let everyone know that it is a hoax by the help of your reactions. Instead of forwarding the letter to friends which create more doubts..
Secondly I am not a professional writer. I just an ordinary person who want to share my thoughts, ideas and issues. I am sorry if my grammar is miserable. I hope you are more better than me, why not introduce yourself to us so we could appreciate your best grammar. lastly if you have something to contribute to this issue I appreciate most. like the first anonymous. Thank you for your time to comment.

Saigo No Shimpan said...

How sure are you that this letter IS a "hoax?"

Might not "Bang Lu Min" be an alias to protect his privacy? How can such details be included and vivid descriptions be created if not from direct experience?

Don't tell me actual talented writers were commissioned just to make Mr. Mendoza look good. Absurd! Who would commission them in the first place?

Think before judging.

Life Moto said...

Saigo No Shimpan@ That is the reason why I post the article so that someone can tell us if is true or lie. Thank you for your reactions.

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