Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 9, 2022): WestMinCom participates in 80th Valor Day commemoration in Zamboanga City
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- April 9, 2022
WestMinCom troops participated in the commemoration activity of the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan spearheaded by the City Government of Zamboanga held at the Freedom Fighter Memorial Shrine at Rizal St., Zamboanga City early morning Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Part of the activity was the offering of flowers at the shrine to pay tribute to the brave souls who fought till their last breath for the country’s freedom from foreign invaders.
In attendance were the local government officials, representatives from the differents sectors, and several World War II veterans.
Also present were troops from the different units under the jurisdiction of the Western Mindanao Command.
“On this momentous event, we stand together to commemorate the fortitude and heroism of 64,000 Filipino and 12,000 American soldiers, who stood their ground, fought, and paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the Philippine democracy and independence. Let us be reminded of how courage, in the darkest hour of our history, made a great difference,” an excerpt of the message of Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr. that was read by Deputy Commander for Operations Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas during the activity.
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