Subia's friendship with the Bushes began through a tragic event in his life -- the death of his 21-year-old son, Florentino Nunie Subia Jr.
Subia's daughter died when she was 21. 
mnli hypothesis: Subia's daughter died when she was 21.  premise: Subia's friendship with the Bushes began through a tragic event in his life -- the death of his 21-year-old son, Florentino Nunie Subia Jr.