Post by jimmiroquai on Apr 14, 2012 18:00:50 GMT -5
Hi guys,
Well, what can i say. 4 days of blood, sweat and tears but not an iota to compare to what those men did and sacrificed for future generations. I hope we gave them a fitting tribute. Here are but a few highlights from this year's Philippine Scouts Heritage Society Annual Reunion. the first ever here in the Philippines.
The venue:
The Clark Cemetery:
The color guard awaits:
The Philippine airforce provided a band and firing squad:
April 8 (am) Dan figuracion, Felipe Fernandez and Eulalio Arzaga of the 26th Cavalry arrives in style:
An appropriate horse escort led the parade:
The riders were Rudy Cabigas, Jojo Nicolas, Erich Nicolas and Dennis Nicolas:
Rudy in his element:
Jojo looks every bit as dashing:
John Gilbert from the local VFW and Historian Prof. Rico Jose:
Felipe Fernandez walks to the Cemetery Venue:
PSHS reenactor color guard with representatives from the PI, HK and UK:
Mc Kinley Chapter President Jojo Dy:
John Gilbert, Joe Calugas and Gil Mislang Address the audience:
Felipe Fernandez's moving eulogy. As he mentioned the names of his fallen friends and comrades, taps was played. There was not a dry eye in the audience:
Eulalio Arzaga renders a smart salute as his comrades unveil a commemorative plaque:
David Banaghan chats with Felipe:
The afternoon was taken up with a reenactment battle showing the exploits of the 26th Cavalry (PS), the 57th Infantry (PS), The 41st infantry Division (PA) and Takeo Imai's 141st Regiment IJA:
The gathered troops await the rehearsal in the scorching sun:
the IJA makes its entry:
A screening force of 26th cavalry enter the field and engage the invading force:
The scene is re-set as the 57th infantry enters the field:
The first Japanese artillery shells hit home:
Imai's 141st begins its charge:
Japanese support weapons deploy:
The Philippine Scouts return fire:
The Japanese troops rally and charge. A melee ensues within the USAFFE lines as the 41st infantry assaults the Japanese spearhead:
The battle has ended, allied troops help the wounded and search the dead:
Philip presents the Men of the allied force:
The IJA rally their troops, Mr. Fukuda gives a stirring speech and they deliver their final Banzai!
Erich looked splendid as a horse soldier of the 26th:
Next report: The ceremony at Mt. Samat.
Thanks for looking folks!
Well, what can i say. 4 days of blood, sweat and tears but not an iota to compare to what those men did and sacrificed for future generations. I hope we gave them a fitting tribute. Here are but a few highlights from this year's Philippine Scouts Heritage Society Annual Reunion. the first ever here in the Philippines.
The venue:
The Clark Cemetery:
The color guard awaits:
The Philippine airforce provided a band and firing squad:
April 8 (am) Dan figuracion, Felipe Fernandez and Eulalio Arzaga of the 26th Cavalry arrives in style:
An appropriate horse escort led the parade:
The riders were Rudy Cabigas, Jojo Nicolas, Erich Nicolas and Dennis Nicolas:
Rudy in his element:
Jojo looks every bit as dashing:
John Gilbert from the local VFW and Historian Prof. Rico Jose:
Felipe Fernandez walks to the Cemetery Venue:
PSHS reenactor color guard with representatives from the PI, HK and UK:
Mc Kinley Chapter President Jojo Dy:
John Gilbert, Joe Calugas and Gil Mislang Address the audience:
Felipe Fernandez's moving eulogy. As he mentioned the names of his fallen friends and comrades, taps was played. There was not a dry eye in the audience:
Eulalio Arzaga renders a smart salute as his comrades unveil a commemorative plaque:
David Banaghan chats with Felipe:
The afternoon was taken up with a reenactment battle showing the exploits of the 26th Cavalry (PS), the 57th Infantry (PS), The 41st infantry Division (PA) and Takeo Imai's 141st Regiment IJA:
The gathered troops await the rehearsal in the scorching sun:
the IJA makes its entry:
A screening force of 26th cavalry enter the field and engage the invading force:
The scene is re-set as the 57th infantry enters the field:
The first Japanese artillery shells hit home:
Imai's 141st begins its charge:
Japanese support weapons deploy:
The Philippine Scouts return fire:
The Japanese troops rally and charge. A melee ensues within the USAFFE lines as the 41st infantry assaults the Japanese spearhead:
The battle has ended, allied troops help the wounded and search the dead:
Philip presents the Men of the allied force:
The IJA rally their troops, Mr. Fukuda gives a stirring speech and they deliver their final Banzai!
Erich looked splendid as a horse soldier of the 26th:
Next report: The ceremony at Mt. Samat.
Thanks for looking folks!