“Who ordered the killing of my only son?”
The father of slain stand-up comedian Goldenier “Gold” Dagal, 38, called out his son’s killer as the family mourns the untimely demise of the personality known for his provocative jokes.
Ronnie Dagal on Tuesday, March 18, posted a family picture that featured a younger version of the comedian with the caption:
“WHO ORDERED THE KILLING OF MY ONLY SON? IS IT (finger pointing emoji) YOU?”
“We are just ordinary pipol working to earn a living.”
“I’m his father, a son of a WWII [World War II] veteran who defended this country to regain our independence.”
“How dare you do this to us?! (finger pointing emoji)”
In the comments, the patriarch shared a photo of his father, who is also Gold’s grandfather.
“SENSELESS KILLING OF A GRANDSON OF WWII VETERAN, he was just working to earn a living,” Ronnie commented, sharing a picture of his father.
“His grandfather was one of the WWII soldiers — PFC [Private First Class] RICARDO R. DAGAL, 17 years old, 1942 (January) advertently adjusted his age to 19 in order to answer the call of duty to regain our independence,” he added.
“HOW COULD you do this to us??! WHY DID (finger pointing emoji) you kill my son?! WHO ORDERED this?” the patriarch continued.
Jocelyn Cruz, the comedian’s mother, believed that a “hired killer” was responsible for Gold’s death, suggesting he may have offended “some people who claim to be closest to God.”
“Why [had] this happened? I know those he offended with his jokes during one of his stints in his stand-up comedy shows, had planned to end his life like how they constantly threatened,” she wrote before.
“They are a bunch of cowards who cannot defend themselves and their faith which was put in question [through] his dark humor. His jokes involved making light of subjects that are generally considered serious, taboo, or distressing, which served various psychological and social functions,” Jocelyn added.
The matriarch described Gold as someone who was “consistent with his care and love” for her and his three sisters.
“He was always the respectful and considerate child. He was always honest and funny — my parents’ first grandchild, everyone’s kuya, my favorite human being,” Jocelyn said.
Gold was known for his socially relevant commentaries and advocacy for human rights.
He was also known for his jokes involving the Iglesia Ni Cristo.
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