Commemoration
Commemoration
Araw Ng Kagitingan”, also known as the Fall of Bataan in the
World War II, is a day of reflection for all personnel of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP). One of the most or the most famous events in Philippines’
WW2 history.
The said event commemorates the heroism of Filipinos and American
Soldiers when the Japanese occupied the Philippines during World War II. 9th of April 1942,
when Luzon forces, surrendered to Japan with more than 76,000 of starving and
disease-ridden troops. As captives, the soldiers were forced to endure the
infamous 140-kilometre Bataan Death March to Camp
O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. Along the way, thousands died due to famine, heat
prostration, untreated wounds, and wanton or execution-style murder. This
remains in the memories of the Filipinos especially the WW2 veterans that
sacrificed their live to free our country from the Japanese Imperial.
As a part of Gen Z, I thank the WW2 veterans who fought for freedom of this country. Their sacrifice and contributions will be always remembered and their legacy will live on.
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That was a very wholesome and heartwarming message to the veterans who fought during the war. Also, you really have a lot of knowledge about the history of the Fall of Bataan in just a short blog. Outstanding!
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