From the Manila Bulletin (May 26): Heroes welcome for slain marines
The Philippine Marine will give a heroes welcome to seven of its men killed in a clash with members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the hinterlands of Patikul, Sulu.
Marine Commandant Brig. Gen. Romeo Tanalgo made the announcement as he expressed sadness over the loss of one Marine officer and six enlisted personnel.
Tanalgo said the bodies of the seven were scheduled to arrive at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City from Zamboanga Sunday.
He said arrival honors will be given to the fallen soldiers at Villamor Airbase and formal heroes' welcome will be accorded at the Marine headquarters in Taguig on Monday.
While he grieves the death of his men, Tanalgo said: "Every Marine is prepared to pay the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of ending terrorism to pave the way for peace and development. We know the risk."
Marine spokesman 1Lt. Vladimir Cabrera said the Marine leadership will also give whatever benefits due to the families of the slain soldiers.
http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=13940&sid=1&subid=2#.UaHAQo7D9jo
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