Military honors fallen heroes at Libingan ng mga Bayani

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 25): Military honors fallen heroes at Libingan ng mga Bayani

Ranking officials of the military and civilian government paid homage to the nation's fallen heroes during simple ceremonies at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig City, Monday.

Also present were ranking police officials, members of the academe, youth groups, diplomatic corps and members of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.

Wreath-laying and other ceremonies honoring them took place at 8 a.m.

A wreath-laying ceremony was also conducted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers (TUKS) at LNMB.

Likewise, a full military honor composed of personnel from the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy (Fleet and Marines) and Philippine Air Force was tendered to President Aquino upon his arrival at the LNMB.

Recently, the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines together with the HERO Foundation Inc., along with other entities and individuals sponsored a concert featuring Army, Air Force, Navy and GHQ Band at Market! Market! Mall, Taguig City last Saturday and a 3K, 5K and 10K Run for Heroes 2014 at HPA Grandstand in Fort Bonifacio.

The Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, on the other hand, joins the entire nation in commemorating the National Heroes’ Day with the hope that our heroes' sacrifices will keep the flame of nationalism alive not just in every soldier but in all citizens.

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