Have We Forgotten Our Dying Veterans?

Today April 9 we commemorate the Fall of Bataan, one of the most significant battles of World War II, when Filipino and American soldiers were defeated by the Japanese, tortured and suffered the infamous Death March in 1942.

Today, the remaining living Filipino veterans – despite the mark of shame of having been denied what is due to them – remains steadfast to the democratic ideals which they have fought for, and for which their beloved comrades gave their last full measure of devotion.

Let us take a moment of silence to honor the memories of the brave Filipino and American soldiers who suffered and died in Bataan.