Titiek Puspa Had Asked To Be Buried Near His Parents' Grave

The atmosphere of Titiek Puspa's funeral (Karisa Aurelia Tukan/VOI)

JAKARTA - The departure of legendary artist Titiek Puspa brings deep sorrow to the family and people of Indonesia. However, behind his departure, there is a touching story about the legend's last wish about his final resting place.

Badminton Tunjungsari, the eldest daughter of Titiek Puspa, revealed that her mother had conveyed her desire to be buried near her parents in Temanggung.

"At the time of the 24th, he suddenly (said), 'he died and he will be buried near my mothers' graves in Temanggung'," saidatur Tunjungsari when met at the Tanah Kusir TPU, South Jakarta, Friday, April 11.

Hearing these words,tipel was silent and began to consider the broader meaning of his mother's request.

"Then I was silent, suddenly he said that, then he said, 'distance, yes, in Temanggung?', 'It's not just me who is far away from mom's fans and far away', I said that. 'Mama, it's not only family but also Indonesia's if it's in Temanggung to try, right?', 'Oh yes, with'," he continued.

Then,menjelaskan terkait alasan sang ibu diburam di makam pahlawan. Ia mengungkapkan soal kepemilikan Wirasatya Lencana kepada Titiek Puspa yang diberikan oleh Setneg Moerdiono pada tahun 1977.

"Because 1977 the country, in this case through the State Secretariat, pinned the badge's infrastructure to Titiek Puspa. At that time, what pinned it was that the State Secretariat Moerdiono was on Google," he said.

menambahkan bahwa keluarga besar sepakat untuk menjaga kehormatan dan warisan yang telah dijuangkan sang ibunda sepanjang hidupnya.

"We, as a big family, especially the term bopong, maintain the dignity of Titiek Puspa which is obtained by individuals with sweat and tears," he said with emotion.

"He is a family fighter; he is a humanitarian fighter. Yes, we are grateful if there is such an assumption. There is a special discussion with my brother that he wants to be here," concludedLA.