Today, the Cagsawa Ruins is a tourist site and a grim reminder of Mount Mayon's danger.

WSJ: Philippines Volcano Spews Ash, Kills 5

This traumatic event permeates the narrative--a grim reminder that great enterprises may demand great sacrifices.

CNN: Giving Peace a Chance

Amid the good wishes and emotions of Clinton's farewell, Friday's bombing in Turkey was a grim reminder of the continuing threats and challenges to U.S. diplomatic efforts.

CNN: Clinton's farewell marred by embassy bombing

Speaking to US consulate workers in Istanbul, Mr Kerry said Ms Smedinghoff's death was a "grim reminder... of how important, but also how risky, carrying the future is".

BBC: Kerry warns Iran time for nuclear talks is limited

The shell of the house was a grim reminder of what happened to Lorraine, Caroline, Sean, 7, Bellina, 4, Clodagh, 19 months and James, who was nine months old.

BBC: McElhill fire murder house in Omagh is demolished

Capello is the perfect antidote - although his grim reality and cautious message is a reminder that he is untested at international level.

BBC: England boss Fabio Capello