WE said goodbye to Bambi this week. She was a public figure who first came to notice as Maid of Cotton, a beauty title that led her to a brief and memorable run as a model. Eventually as a settled citizen, she was one of the founding members of the Heritage Conservation Society, one of the initiators of National Heritage Month, a newspaper columnist invested in Philippine history and traditions and many more efforts along this area. She had an extensive knowledge of Philippine antiques and traditional Filipino artisanship. She was appointed and served as the Intramuros Administrator for a number of years. She lived her life fruitfully and elegantly. And she served her country.