To mark its 29th anniversary, the Philippine Army’s 303rd
Infantry Brigade (IB) unveiled the Hero’s Park inside its headquarters at Camp
Major Nelson Gerona here Monday.
The event coincided with the observance of the National
Heroes Day.
The Hero’s Park was built and dedicated to the men of the
brigade who gallantly fought and made an ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
Twenty-seven fallen soldiers, including three officers with
second lieutenant ranks, were honored by the 303rd IB and their names were
inscribed on the marker.
Col. Francisco Delfin, commander of the 303rd IB, together
with 3rd Infantry Division (ID) commander Major General Rey Leonardo Guerrero,
Board Member Salvador Escalante representing Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. and
families of the soldiers, led the blessing and inauguration of the Hero’s Park.
After the ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the marker,
wreaths were also laid on the Hero’s Monument, which is situated inside the
Hero’s Park, followed by a 21-gun salute as show of courtesy and gratitude to
their contributions in the pursuit of peace.
Delfin said that it is fitting to recognize the feat of the
soldiers of the unit who gave up their lives in line of duty.
He said the names inscribed at the monument that was
constructed last month only covers from year 2000, and will still be added as
they are still looking for archives of those who also died in line of duty.
Joy Gonzaga and Jenalyn Gerona, the wives of the two fallen
soldiers, expressed their gratitude to the 303d IB for recognizing the heroic
deeds of their respective husbands.
Meanwhile, seven personnel from 11th IB and 62nd IB were
also awarded the military merit medal during the celebration for their courage
in several encounters with the New People’s Army in the province recently.
Awarded were First Lieutenant Jomart Jess Poquiz, Sergeant
Joseph Accinque, Sergeant Rex Bornales, Private First Class Daryl Sarita,
Second Lieutenant Dexter Seragon, Corporal Victor Camayra and Corporal Rico
Saligo.
Guerrero, in his message, reminded the different military
field units to always remember the sacrifices made by the comrades, especially
those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“Let us value and cherish their contribution to the
accomplishment in the peace effort, and be inspired to carry on our peace
agenda and hopefully realize our vision for the Negros Island
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