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8ID
commander MGen. Jet B. Velarmino welcomes LtGen. Ernesto G.
Carolina AFP (Ret), administrator of Philippine Veterans Office,
as Guest of Honor and Speaker with a traditional military
arrival honors during the 71st Leyte Gulf Landing Anniversary at
MacArthur Landing Memorial Park, Candahug, Palo, Leyte on
October 20, 2015. |
8ID troops join the
71st Anniversary of Leyte Gulf Landing
By DPAO, 8ID PA
October 22, 2015
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan
City – The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army
participated in the commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landings 71st
Anniversary at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park, Candahug,
Palo, Leyte on October 20, 2015.
Lt. Gen. Ernesto G.
Carolina, AFP (Ret), Administrator of Philippine Veterans Office, was
the guest of honor and speaker of the simple and solemn commemorative
ceremonies with the theme: “Liberation: A Paradigm for a Renewed Leyte”,
which reminisce the largest naval battle of World War II, that paved
way to the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation 71
years ago.
The event was graced by
Minister Tetsuro Omano, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan; Mr.
Lain Mansfield, Trade and Investment Director, Embassy of United
Kingdom; Lt. Col Michael P. Wylie, Chief Joint Operations, US Marine
Corp, Embassy of the United States of America; and Bill Tweddell,
Ambassador, Embassy of Australia.
Also in attendance was Major
General Jet B. Velarmino, Commander 8ID; Cmdr. Avelino L. Mosot,
regional vice president Veterans Federation of the Philippines Leyte
Chapter; Brig. Gen. Joel Joseph A. Cabides (Ret), Regional Vice
President, Veterans Federation of the Philippines; BGen William B.
Esplana (Ret), President of Operations Veterans Federation of the
Philippines; and Hon. Dominico Petilla, Governor of Leyte.
Highlight during the
commemorative program was the solidarity messages of the diplomatic
representatives and the hoisting of their respective flags.
The 8ID troops spearheaded
the Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of our heroes who fought gallantly
for the present generation to cherish the true essence of liberty.
Gov. Petilla in his message
said, “On this 71st year of commemorating the Leyte Gulf Landing we
honor our veterans as we banner this year’s theme: “Liberation: A
Paradigm for a Renewed Leyte.” I want us not only to remember their
gallantry in the battlefield, but we must also look at the lasting
legacy of strength and service they brought with them; the
commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landings reminds us of the
responsibility we have for our veterans who serve our nation.”
