ABS-CBN News

<figure class="op-social"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="287" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WOoBJJdA-FA" width="510"></iframe></figure>MANILA - &quot;My only prayer to God is that now, as we lift our eyes that one day we will see her in a glorified body, a body so, so beautiful that ...that when I see you, I will get to hug her and that she will just tell me that everything was worth it.&quot;These were the words of the father of Caitlin Soleil Lucas, a three-year-old Filipino kid who passed away after she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.Jericho Jose, Lucas&#x27; father, was speaking at his daughter&#x27;s wake held at the Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City over the weekend.In a video by Nice Print Photography released Monday, Jericho Jose recalled one of his final moments with Lucas, more popularly known as &quot;Courageous Caitie.&quot;The five-and-a-half minute video also provided a glimpse into the massive outpouring of support for Lucas, whose young yet brief life has been nothing short of inspirational. Her bravery in face of her disease had attracted the attention of thousands of people from all over the world.Back in January, Lucas was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, a rare cancer to the blood which has been reported to affect only one in a million children in the US. She passed away on March 31.Lucas was laid to rest on Sunday.

There was not a dry eye as the father of 'Courageous Caitie' spoke at the final day of his daughter's wake held in Quezon City over the weekend.

Dad breaks down at wake of 'Courageous Caitie' | ABS-CBN

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Sports

More

Lifestyle

Dad breaks down at wake of 'Courageous Caitie'

Dad breaks down at wake of 'Courageous Caitie'

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 05, 2016 07:24 PM PHT

|

Updated Apr 05, 2016 10:13 PM PHT

Read More:

Courageous Caitie

Caitlin Soleil Lucas

juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia

Jericho Jose lucas

update feed

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Advertise with Us

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.