The faces of the #SAF44 | 7U0332P | 2024-02-20 17:08:01
INQUIRER.internet remembers each of
THE LEGACIES of the 44 brave men who died on Jan. 25 in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, transcend the camouflage they wore, the black berets they earned and the medals they merited as members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Pressure.
INQUIRER.internet remembers each of the #SAF44 by way of brief profiles on their lives not only as policemen but as household males, as associates, as colleagues, as countrymen.
The profiles under are a work in progress.
1. Police Senior Inspector Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas
The last time Ryan Ballesteros Pabalinas left his home, his spouse Erica and their daughter didn't need him to go.
She shared, at the necrological providers at Camp Bagong Diwa on Jan. 30, "Naglalambing ako sa kanya, sabi ko, 'Daddy, huwag ka na lang po sumama dahil hindi ka pa OK.'" Then he replied, "Mommy, ayan ka na naman, hindi mo na naman naintindihan." Then his little woman stated to him, "Daddy, huwag ka na lang umalis kasi gabi na. Baka kunin ka lang po ng mga dangerous guys."
But Ryan left. Erica stated, "My husband put obligation first earlier than household and I understand."
Ryan, who graduated from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in 2006, beloved being a policeman. He even dressed his toddler daughter in tiny variations of his PNP uniforms.
To the remainder of the nation, Ryan is a policeman and a hero. However to the people who liked him, he was Rye, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, good friend.
"Kuya Rye! Thanks for defending the nation and its residents. We'll miss you!" certainly one of his cousins wrote on Fb.
His sister Ray-Anne posted a photo of the ebook "Conquerors" and shared, "Keep in mind this guide, Kuya Rye? You gave me this e-book after you graduated [from] PNPA. All the leaders talked about listed here are greater than conquerors. Bro, you and your troops are greater than conquerors! More than what they referred to as elite commandos! More than heroes! You're all armies of God sent right here from Heaven to guard the lives of the innocents…"
That e-book is now on an altar of their household house in Basic Santos Metropolis. In the middle is a crucifix and a rosary, and spread around them are footage of Ryan, other books, messages and pieces of his life of service.
Erica stated, "My husband gave his life to say peace. He placed service to the individuals earlier than anything."
2. Police Senior Inspector John Garry Alcantara Erana
Senior Insp. John Garry Alcantara Erana's sister actually needed him to be at her wedding ceremony.
So earlier this month, when he advised her his coaching in the USA would coincide together with her big day, she determined to maneuver it.
Garry's sister's wedding ceremony wasn't the one one the Erana family was wanting ahead to.
Garry was set to marry lawyer Suzette Tucay next yr. They met over three years ago at the wake of her brother, who was killed while battling Moro bandits in Basilan province. They have been engaged in 2013.
Garry, who graduated from the Philippine Nationwide Police Academy as Baron of Class 2009, believed within the importance of schooling. He was a man of ambition and his goals weren't just his personal. Eager to safe a great future for him, his bride-to-be and their future household, he helped finance Suzette's research in New Zealand, the place she is taking a enterprise course. He was pursuing his doctorate on the time of his demise.
One among Garry's siblings – who call him John – wrote on Fb: "We are so pleased with you Kuya! All the time! And also you never fail to shock us together with your feats. Hindi ko alam na ganyan na kadami awards mo. Love youuuu!"
And: "You all the time encourage us by how you reside and look at life. I all the time look as much as you, Kuya. And all the time will."
Margaret created a Facebook album as a tribute to Garry. She referred to as it, "My pricey Captain, my pricey greatest good friend, my pricey brother."
One other sibling posted a photograph of their family at the Great Wall of China with the caption: "I can't think about our next fam trip."
three. Police Senior Inspector Max Jim Ramirez Tria
Max Jim Ramirez Tria, nicknamed Mac-mac by his family, was the one one amongst 5 sons to comply with in his father's footsteps as a policeman.
The 27-year-old police officer from Virac, Catanduanes, was proud to be a member of the Philippine National Police Special Action Pressure (SAF), Tria's father Guillermo – 53 and also a senior inspector – had told the Inquirer.
Even before becoming a member of the SAF, Tria had attained prime honors in sniper faculty, commando and scout ranger training, and in dealing with explosives and ordinance.
Tria entered the Philippine National Police Academy right after graduation from the CSU Laboratory Faculties and got here out one of many youngest graduates.
He had 4 brothers, the eldest of whom had asked him to be the perfect man in his wedding ceremony to a policewoman this Might 18.
Mac-mac's youngest brother Guio posted on his Facebook web page a photograph of them collectively on the slain soldier's graduation day in Zamboanga.
"Kuya Mac, I gained't overlook what you stated to me as soon as over drinks at residence. You advised me, "Bam, ought to anyone harm this family, a house will explode." But now, our hearts seem to be those exploding because you are not with us, as a result of we will not be with you. We'll never forget you. That is my brother and I really like him."
Guio stated on Fb that his Kuya Mac was "one of many bravest men I had in my life" and fiercely protecting of their family.
"Kuya Mac, I gained't overlook what you stated to me once over drinks at house. You advised me, "Bam, ought to anybody harm this household, a home will explode." However now, our hearts seem to be the ones exploding because you are not with us, because we will not be with you. We'll always remember you," Guio wrote.
Tria was close to Senior Inspectors Ryan Pabalinas, John Garry Erana and Joey Gamutan, also among the 44 slain.
4. Police Senior Insp. Cyrus Paleyan Anniban
Senior Insp. Cyrus Anniban of Balbalan, Kalinga province, was part of the Philippine National Police Academy's (PNPA) Class of 2010.
Described by many as humble, Cyrus was a born chief — he was a boy scout troop chief, he was a highschool CAT officer, he was firm commander of his PNPA class.
His relations, buddies, former academics and classmates have expressed their sorrow over his dying. A few of them wear shirts printed together with his face, his batchmates at Saint William's Academy welcomed him again to their hometown with a banner.
A comrade wrote: "TO PSI Cyrus Anniban, my bunkie, sir, you advised me that you will watch for me. You advised me that you will all the time be on my aspect. I salute you, sir, in your heroic act. I'll all the time keep in mind our brotherhood, sir. You and I'll meet once more…"
His family members have set up "Cyrus Anniban – Our Hero," a Fb page dedicated to him, the place individuals have been sharing pictures and tributes.
Another web page posted a tribute to Cyrus: "He is, indeed, a effective example of a hero who fought for an abstract principle of loyalty, obligation and honor. He stood and died preventing. An actual warrior…"
Cyrus was a veteran of the Zamboanga Metropolis siege.
5. Police Senior Inspector Gednat G. Tabdi
Senior Insp. Gednat Tabdi, 27, hails from Mountain Province and was a part of the Philippine National Police Academy's Kapit-Bisig Class of 2009. At 17, he made the leap from learning veterinary drugs to enrolling on the police academy. He was 21 when he graduated.
He was devoted to his job. He survived in 2013 the Zamboanga City siege, the place he witnessed the deaths of his associates and comrades. While there, his goal became clear. He wanted to get married and build a family.
He was properly on his method: at the time of his dying, Gednat was excited for the delivery of his first youngster. His spouse Leah was pregnant with a child boy. They have been married just last yr.
He additionally leaves behind his mother and father and 5 brothers, three of whom are policemen – one can also be a member of the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Motion Drive.
Inspired by Gednat's heroism, his youngest brother who nonetheless in school says he needs to hitch the PNP and turn out to be a member of the SAF.
6. Police Senior Inspector Joey Sacristan Gamutan
Senior Insp. Joey Gamutan, 33, and his wife Merlyn celebrated their seventh wedding ceremony anniversary miles aside. It was Jan. 24, the day before the bloody operation that took his life. The next day, despite being deep in the battle, Joey was able to call Merlyn one last time.
A day later, their firstborn turned 5. Joey and Merlyn have one other youngster. The youngsters, whom Joey always checked on even while he was away on deployment, will now grow up with out their father.
"My husband really loved being in the service," his wife told the Inquirer. Joey, who's from Basilan province and who completed high school at Zamboanga National High Faculty West, joined the PNP in 2009.
In 2012, Joey shared a photo from the Facebook web page The PNP Households Behind the Badge. It had this caption: "There is a robust bond in the line of fight.. freedom isn't free, we're ready to lay our life for others to stay."
7. Police Senior Inspector Rennie Lumasag Tayrus
Senior Insp. Rennie Tayrus, who hails from Zamboanga del Sur province, relished being a policeman, even if it meant being deployed on his birthday.
His father didn't reside lengthy sufficient to see him graduate from the Philippine National Police Academy in 2011 — he handed away the yr before. But Rennie's different relations have been there to have fun with him.
Rennie found another family in the members of the Philippine Nationwide Police Special Action Pressure (PNP-SAF). Last September, he posted a photograph of his troop on Facebook with the caption: "Not all brothers have the same final identify!"
He chronicled his life with pictures — his journey from cadet to senior inspector, his neatly folded uniforms and his polished boots, the awards he gained on the PNP-SAF Problem 2013.
Rennie liked inspirational quotes, sharing them recurrently together with his buddies.
On Jan. 2, he posted a photograph from the Rosenberg Police Department displaying a policeman with the phrases: "Mother and father, please stop telling your youngsters that we'll haul them off to jail if they are dangerous. We would like them to run to us if they're scared… not be frightened of us."
When he was a cadet, Rennie stored a figurine of a knight in his locker — a logo of valor, courage and honor, values that he lived by.
His cousins have paid tribute to their beloved Kuya Renren online:
"Isa kang hero… We (are) pleased with you."
"Mahal na mahal ka namin di ka namin makakalimutan…"
eight. Senior Police Officer 1 Lover L. Inocencio
SPO1 Lover Inocencio of Davao del Norte province was a household man. He spent the holidays together with his wife Liezl and their only youngster, who turned 5 two days earlier than Christmas.
The 38-year-old served the country for 13 years, joining the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2002.
He acquired a medal for his participation within the Zamboanga City siege.
9. Police Officer three Rodrigo F. Acob Jr.
Till his dying, Rodrigo Acob Jr. was a police officer by means of and thru. Rodrigo, who grew up in Aurora, Isabela province, graduated from Philippine School of Criminology in 2000 and joined the SAF a yr later.
On Facebook, his profile image is the badge of the Philippine National Police with the words, "Not everyone seems to be given this privilege… to serve and shield. That is the rationale for our being… It is the lifeblood of our character… The badge of profitable your heart and thoughts. Of this we are proud."
He may be robust on the sector however at residence, out of his uniform, he was a loving father who showered his youngsters with affection. There are so many pictures of Rodrigo together with his arm around his son and carrying his younger daughter.
Rordigo spent the vacation season making reminiscences with the individuals he beloved: going to the mall together with his wife and youngsters, celebrating Christmas together with his prolonged household, watching his daughter compete in a kiddie pageant, singing karaoke at a New Yr's celebration.
They're still reeling from the news of his dying.
His wife wrote on Fb in response to a relative: "…ang aga naman niya akong iniwan."
10. Police Officer three Virgel S. Villanueva
PO3 Virgel Villanueva, 39, is from San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur province.
11. Police Officer three Andres Viernes Duque Jr.
PO3 Andres Duque Jr., 37, is from Aurora, Isabela province. He joined the Philippine National Police in 2007.
Andres' remains arrived in his hometown of Barangay Divisoria around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 31. He was welcomed home by local officials and policemen.
12. Police Officer 3 Victoriano Nacion Acain
PO3 Victoriano Acain, 32, joined the PNP in 2006.
Initially from Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte province, he graduated from Gutalac National Excessive Faculty and Andres Bonifacio School.
A relative posted this tribute to him on Facebook:
"Thank your being an excellent uncle… Thank you for being a great brother-in-law… Thanks for all the time being there in occasions of our problems… We're very pleased with you… We love you… Farewell, Jun… Hanggang sa muling pagkikita…"
He leaves behind a wife and a 7-year-old baby.
13. Police Officer 3 Noel Onangey Golocan
PO3 Noel Golocan, 34, can be remembered by family members for his "smiling face"; his spouse Angeli has up a profile photograph with him on her Facebook web page.
Noel graduated highschool in 1998 from Lepanto Nationwide High Faculty in Mankayan, Benguet province. He continued his research at College of the Cordilleras in Baguio City before becoming a member of the Particular Action Pressure.
His cousin Megan Abad shared on Facebook a video in tribute to Noel. The video compiled photographs of Noel – most of them together with his fellow officers of the Philippine National Police Particular Armed Forces – set to the track "Heaven Was Needing A Hero" by Jo Dee Messina.
Watch the video tribute here.
"Manong Noel you'll be certainly missed, particularly your smiling face; you may be eternally in our lives. You are a HERO; Snappy SALUTE to you pricey cousin. Till we meet once more," Abad captioned the video.
14. Police Officer 3 Junrel Kibete
The Philippine flag is flying half-mast at Sta. Catalina Nationwide Excessive Faculty the place PO3 Junrel Kibete graduated.
Junrel, or Jun to family and friends, spent his younger years in Negros Oriental province.
His childhood good friend Dindo Campo informed the Inquirer: "Mula noong bata pa kami ang nakita ko kay Jun mabait na tao talaga siya. Hindi malakwatsa. Mula noong nasa highschool pa pa siya CAT officer na siya, hanggang school officer pa din. Mabungisngis, palatawa (kahit might) problema."
He grew as much as be an elite commando however he by no means misplaced his fun-loving aspect. That's what associates keep in mind probably the most about him—his teasing, joking ways.
They wrote on Fb:
"Wala nang mang-aasar sa amin, pre. Wala nang mahilig mangiliti o manggising sa amin… Hay naku, wala na kaming pare na kagaya mo. Masakit tanggapin na wala ka na talaga."
"Mahirap kalimutan ang mga taong napakabait at napakabuti sa'yo. Mananatili ka sa aming puso hanggang sa wakas."
"You will all the time stay in our hearts. Mami-miss namin ang iyong mga ngiti na wagas. Hindi ko makakalimutan ang iyong advice na "Huwag kang mag-SAF, hindi ka marunng lumangoy." Salamat sa pagkakaibigan, sa pagngisi ng wagas. Relaxation in peace, pareng Archer Kibete. We might be lacking you."
In December and January, Jun used William Ernest Henley's Invictus as his cover photograph:
Out of the night time that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods could also be
For my unconquerable soul.
Within the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Underneath the bludgeonings of probability
My head is bloody, however unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And but the menace of the years
Finds, and shall discover, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the grasp of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
A cousin posted this tribute: "You might relaxation in peace, cousin. Thanks in your service to our country."
15. Police Officer three Jedz-in Abubakar Asjali
PO3 Jedz-in Asjali and his family lost their house within the Zamboanga City siege final yr; they had to evacuate. But that didn't stop Jedz from serving the country.
Initially from Western Mindanao University, the 38-year-old joined the Philippine Nationwide Police (PNP) in 2002.
Jedz was the breadwinner of the household. He had 4 siblings, including a younger brother Ibrahim who needed to hitch him within the PNP Special Motion Drive. His mother informed Bombo Radyo that the last time he left their residence, he gave her a kiss and informed her to not be sad, that he can be back as a result of he still wanted to get married.
Family and friends members, nonetheless in disbelief over the news of his demise, continue to flood his Fb with wishes for him to "rest in peace." They want answers, they need justice.
On that same web page is a photo of Jedz from his training in Virginia in 2013. His arms have been outstretched and there was a huge smile on his face as snow fell round him. He appeared carefree.
16. Police Officer 3 Robert Dommolog Allaga
Robert Allaga, 35, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2005. He was from Banaue, Ifugao province.
An uncle stated Robert spent his childhood in the mining town of Itogon while his father worked at the Antamok mines.
Robert graduated from a criminology course at University of Baguio.
His stays have been laid to relaxation beside the Allaga family's ancestral house in Sitio Patok, Barangay Poitan. Pallbearers had to use an "allasiw" or "batawil" (bamboo cradle) to hold his flag-draped coffin to the remote space.
17. Police Officer three John Lloyd Rebamonte Sumbilla
Thirty-three-year-old PO3 John Lloyd Sumbilla had all the time needed to die in battle.
His spouse Rachel, who he married last September, stated, "Lagi niyang sinasabi sa akin yun. Ayaw niyang mamatay sa kung saan lang. Gusto niyang mamatay na lumalaban."
John Lloyd grew up in Japanese Samar, the place his father was once the police chief of Sulat town. He valued his work as a policeman regardless that he felt like individuals didn't all the time respect it.
On February 6, 2014, he posted a photo with these phrases: "Kami namatayan ng kasama upang ipagtanggol ang bayan pero halos walang pakialam ang bansa… pero pag ang artista nabugbog nagkakagulo na ang buong bayan."
On March 15, he posted a picture of troopers carrying flag-covered caskets: "Kung naipag-pray nyo po yung artistang sumalo ng suntok at sipa.. sana kami din pong mga mandirigmang handang sumalo ng bala para sa inyo."
John Lloyd favored watching films — that was one of the methods he took a break from his harmful job. The last one he watched was American Sniper. He needed to observe it again.
The last time they talked, Rachel warned him about their operation. "Baka delikado yan."
He replied, "Hindi, walang mangyayaring masama sa akin."
When she asked how he was positive, he stated, "Kasi tagaligtas kami, hero kami."
Rachel is 5 months pregnant with their first baby. She stated she would inform their little woman "na namatay na bayani ang tatay niya."
She refused to simply accept her husband's medal of valor from President Benigno Aquino III at the necrological providers on Jan. 30.
18. Police Officer 2 Amman Misuari Esmula
PO2 Amman Misuari Esmula, 34, turned lively within the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Motion Pressure in 2006. He was from Zamboanga Metropolis and a graduate of Western Mindanao State University.
He leaves behind his spouse Elisa and their five youngsters.
At the necrological service at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig, she advised Agence France-Presse that she could not take the combat medal from President Aquino: ""My head was spinning. I used to be confused. I still can't consider what occurred to my husband."
19. Police Officer 2 Peterson I. Carap
PO2 Peterson Carap, 36 and from Benguet province, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2007.
Peterson's spouse Janet and Solomon Agayso, Peterson's classmate and teammate who survived the bloody encounter, advised GMA about Peterson's last moments of heroism.
Solomon stated, "Naghahanap sila kung sino mag-point man sa staff namin. Ako ang tinatawag pero siya ang nag-volunteer, siya ang nagsabing "Ako na lang." 'Pag nasa unahan ka kasi, ikaw ang mapapa-engage."
Though pained by his demise, Janet is making an attempt to return to terms with the alternatives he made in his last hours: "Sabi daw niya sa isa, i-cover mo ako, pupunta ako sa baba kasi kawawa sila dun… Dun siya nadali…"
She's asking for justice for her husband and the remainder of the #SAF44. Watch the video here.
When Interior Secretary Mar Roxas visited Peterson's wake at Barangay Irisan in Baguio City, he handed two checks to the widowed Janet. She accepted them but made positive to inform the secretary what was precisely on her thoughts.
"Kaya naming magtrabaho para sa pera eh pero 'yung buhay ng asawa namin, hindi mababayaran ng pera 'yon (We will get by and earn money but my husband's life cannot be compensated by any other means)," Janet stated. "Hindi mababayaran ng pera 'yung mga reminiscences na pwede pa naming i-share (Money can't buy good reminiscences we might share) and the years that we're going to reside collectively."
Peterson additionally leaves behind a young son. Individuals say he seems identical to his father.
Peterson was honored together with six other policemen hailing from the Cordillera area during a Mass on the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
20. Police Officer 2 Roger Cordero
PO2 Roger Cordero might have died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, however he leaves behind in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat province, a son who needs to comply with in his father's footsteps.
Archidaniel, his mother Ellen told the Inquirer, is the spitting image of his father, who he continues to look up to. Already, at 9 years previous, he needs to be a policeman.
"His father was capable of actually affect him," Ellen stated, even when the thought nervous her; she and her husband all the time talked concerning the dangers of being a part of the Philippine National Police.
Roger himself had all the time needed to be a policeman. Like father, like son.
Two of Roger's siblings are additionally troopers. Roger's father Herminio stated that while it pained him to see his son lying in a body bag as an alternative of standing, alive and protected, he was proud that Roger died preventing.
21. Police Officer 2 Nicky D.C. Nacino Jr.
Some individuals referred to as him Nicky, others referred to as him Dondon.
Two days after his dying, PO2 Nicky Nacino Jr.'s brother-in-law posted a video tribute for him. He wrote: "Salamat Nicky… Napakbait at mapagmahal na kaptid, ama at asawa… Makakaasa kang 'di namin pababayaan ang iyong mag-ina. We salute you! Isa kang tunay na bayani. We love you."
The video, which has been shared close to 7,000 occasions, is about to the music "Kawal ang Tatay Ko" and exhibits Nicky in his PNP and SAF uniforms, on a ship, by a aircraft, within the jungle, at work. There are pictures from his private life too: Nicky at Jollibee, pre-nup footage, a date together with his spouse, scenes from his wedding ceremony, his youngster's baptism. In the final photograph, Nicky isn't holding a gun. He's holding his bride's wedding ceremony bouquet.
Nicky, who is from San Luis, Aurora province, favored sending flowers to Roselle whereas he was away on deployment. She shared a photograph of one of the bouquets online with this caption: "Hindi hadlang ang layo at distansya para iparamdam sa taong minamahal kung gaano siya kaimportante…"
Now, she has to cope with his loss. She posted: "Mahal na mahal kita babe. Super miss na kita. Ang daming nagmamahal sa'yo. Sa anak natin at sa Panginoon ako humuhugot ng lakas para mabuhay."
Nicky was a brand new father. His wife's Facebook profile image exhibits them kissing their new child.
Even his fraternity, Tau Gamma Phi, is mourning.
A pal wrote: "You're now an angel, pare. Rest in peace."
22. Police Officer 2 Glenn Berecio Bedua
PO2 Glenn Bedua, who had been lively with the Philippine Nationwide Police since 2006, was originally from Dulag, Leyte province.
His task in Zamboanga City led him to satisfy his wife Adelisa. They met on Christmas in 2010. Two years later, they have been married. Their son Glenden shouldn't be even a yr previous. Inquirer photographer Grig Montegrande took a photo of Glenn's son reaching out to touch his coffin.
Adelisa advised the Inquirer about her husband: "He's just a simple and quiet person. He never bragged about being a policeman."
She described him as a loving father.
Different relations agree that Glenn was an excellent man.
His aunt Myrna advised Inquirer about how he got here to assistance from kin who have been affected by Hurricane Yolanda, checking on them and bringing aid items.
She referred to as him "a loving nephew who served as a task mannequin for his cousins."
A pal posted this tribute on Fb: "An actual hero From Dulag Leyte..PO2 Glenn Bedua..he was a person of few phrases but filled with actions..an excellent pal, a responsible father and a unprecedented regulation enforcer..My snappy salute…"
Adelisa stated, "All he needed was to serve the country and shield the individuals but his life was taken too soon. Now I don't know that to do."
23. Police Officer 2 Chum Goc-ong Agabon
There's a picture of PO2 Chum Agabon holding a cake on Facebook. On the cake, written in blue icing, are the phrases "Smile tol Chum!"
"Who would have thought this may be your last birthday cake?" a pal wrote.
Chum, who hails from Iligan City, was solely 31 when he lost his life.
There are lots of things Chum might have written within the work section of his Facebook profile: Police officer. SAF. Elite commando. Black beret. But as an alternative, he wrote "Peacemaker."
Chum had been making an attempt assist maintain peace in the country since 2009 when he joined the Philippine National Police. He acquired a Medal of Valor for his participation within the arrest of Abu Sayyaf member Yatim Batah (Yatin Hakimin).
Certainly one of Chum's associates wrote: "They did not know easy methods to fill their empty abdomen while our tables (have been) filled with blessings… They have been holding their weapons whereas we have been busy with our devices… They have been awake once we have been sleeping in peace… JUSTICE is what we seek!"
Tributes continue to pour in from family and friends members. There's a video memorial dedicated to Chum—footage of Chum's smiling face, Chum and his family, Chum with buddies, Chum sightseeing across the Philippines, Chum in his uniform.
There are words too, loving words: "Someone as particular as you'll never be forgotten… You're eternally remembered, eternally missed… We'll all the time cherish the gorgeous reminiscences of you… We love you Chum."
His identify says it all. Chum—a buddy, a pal.
And as his buddies wrote, "There isn't any great love than to lay down one's life for buddies."
Chum was a member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, which lost six other members within the bloody encounter. More than sixty of their members demanded for justice for the fallen commandos by staging a solidarity walk and lighting candles in Lucena City.
24. Police Officer 2 Richelle Salangan Baluga
PO2 Richelle Baluga of Piat, Cagayan Valley, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2008.
The 32-year-old and his greatest good friend PO1 Oliebeth Viernes, additionally from Piat, both died in the Mamasapano operation.
A pal of 10 years described him on Twitter as a "courageous but very calm man."
Richelle's remains have been introduced house to Cagayan on Jan. 31. He was given full army honors for his heroism.
His sister Violeta informed the Inquirer: "Even before I heard the President's speech, I only wished justice for my brother."
25. Police Officer 2 Noel Nebrida Balaca
PO2 Noel Balaca, 27 and a native of Oras, Japanese Samar province, would even be remembered for his lovely voice.
This his classmate from Philippine School of Criminology – after which he handed the Criminology Licensure Examination in 2010 – made positive to mention in a Fb publish she shared to groups devoted to the 44 slain troopers.
Noel was additionally good buddies with PO2 Rodel Ramacula. Their multiple pictures during and past training camps crammed the Fb feeds of their fellow classmates. They have been additionally classmates with Police Officers 1 Windel Candano, Angel Kodiamat and Mark Lory Clemencio. Collectively, they belonged to "Mabikas" Class of 2010.
Noel's household also had solely reward for the policeman. He last spent time with them Christmas last year.
"To me, he was a very good guy … all the time had a smile, and he liked his family," recounted an uncle on Fb.
"Siya kasi talaga ang inaasahan ng household niya (He's really the one his household relies on)," his aunt additionally posted.
Noel was also a huge fan of Christian evangelist Nick Vujicic, if his Fb account is any indication. The 30-something policeman had appreciated three fan pages devoted to Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms and legs.
26. Police Officer 2 Joel Bimidang Dulnuan
PO2 Joel Dulnuan did not let obstacles get in his means.
In his want to complete his degree in BS Criminology at College of the Cordilleras, he labored exhausting, first as a janitor after which a crew member at a quick meals joint, in line with the Philippine Information Agency.
Certainly one of his schoolmates posted this on Facebook: "Rest in peace… Hindi ka mawawala sa puso namin… Lahat kami na co-working scholar mo sa University of the Cordilleras ay proud sa'yo…"
Joel joined the Philippine Nationwide Police in 2007 and was a veteran of the Zamboanga City siege and was given a Medal of Heroism for his courage and gallantry in action.
The 30-year-old, who died in the Mamapasano operation, was given a hero's welcome in his hometown on January 31. Residents lined the highway as the convoy carrying his body made its way to Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya province.
Joel was laid to rest beside the grave of his brother PO1 Jackson Dulnuan near their family home in Barangay Ocapon. He leaves behind a wife and youngster.
His sister Corazon is even more determined to pursue her dream of joining the PNP in honor of her brother. Joel has additionally inspired many from his village to turn out to be either a police officer or soldier, even out of faculty youth and the unemployed.
Family, pals and neighbors expressed messages of love and mourning at Joel's burial and online.
"Saludo kami sa'yo, bayani ng bayan," one signal learn.
A pal wrote on Facebook: "Reminiscences will stay and be cherished perpetually… ISA KANG TUNAY NA TAGALIGTAS!"
27. Police Officer 2 Godofredo Basak Cabanlet
PO2 Godofredo Cabanlet – a native of Lanao del Norte province – joined the Philippine National Police in 2008 after graduating with a degree in BS Criminology from Misamis College. He was proud to be part of the SAF. He beloved his job so much that he used his Tagaligtas patch as his Fb profile image.
However then he discovered a brand new position that he liked much more: father.
Godofredo changed his profile image to a photo of his lovely baby daughter.
She was born months after he received married in November 2013 and when he was away on deployment, he stored monitor of his daughter's progress on Facebook, taking a look at her footage and commenting on how cute and jolly she is.
Godofredo was solely 33 when he was killed within the Mamasapano operation.
The country lost a great man. A young woman lost a father.
28. Police Officer 2 Franklin Cadap Danao
"Second New Yr's Eve together," she wrote on Facebook last December. She had no concept it might be their final.
Many hearts have been broken on Jan. 25, the day of the bloody Mamapasano operation. Certainly one of them was Kathy's, the girlfriend of PO2 Franklin Danao.
She had been waiting for him to return so they might rejoice his birthday and their anniversary as he had promised. As an alternative, she acquired dangerous news.
Franklin, initially from Tinoc, Ifugao province, joined the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Action Drive in 2008. He was a veteran of the Zamboanga Metropolis siege and a recipient of a Medal of Heroism for his braveness and gallantry in action.
There are pictures of Kathy at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig Metropolis, touching Franklin's coffin, the glass separating her hand and the uniform he wore proudly.
She uploaded a folder of their footage on Fb, two years' value of reminiscences—their quite a few dates, kissing each other's cheeks, his arms round her waist or shoulders, the cake he gave her on her birthday. It read: "Completely satisfied birthday Honey Kath — Frank."
"Thank you for the love, care and help my love, I'll cherish each moment spent with you…," she wrote.
Kathy isn't the only one grieving the lack of Franklin. There was an outpouring of love for him from relations, pals, previous schoolmates, even strangers.
A cousin posted: "It's so quickly, fast and surprising… you'll remain in our hearts as a sort, loving, thoughtful, compassionate cousin, brother, son, nephew, uncle to all of us…"
"Ceaselessly in my coronary heart," Kathy wrote.
29. Police Officer 2 Walner Faustino Danao
Online, PO2 Walner Danao and his spouse make no secret their love and adoration for his or her daughter Juliana Elize.
The names on each their Fb accounts have been modified to incorporate her identify, their walls suffering from Juliana Elize's chubby cheeks and smiling face.
Walner, who initially hailed from Belance, Nueva Vizcaya province, graduated from College of the Cordilleras in Baguio City.
His mother Angie shared her disbelief and harm on Facebook, "To our beloved son, Walner Danao, it's painful to assume that at your younger age you've gone, we love you so much. You misplaced your life for the love of your nation. My God give us courage to face this painful moment."
Walner was honored together with six different policemen hailing from the Cordillera region during a Mass on the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
30. Police Officer 2 Jerry Dailay Kayob
PO2 Jerry Kayob was honored along with six different policemen hailing from the Cordillera region throughout a Mass on the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
Family, buddies and other mourners paid their final respects to Jerry by way of prayers, music and dance, and private tales in La Trinidad, Benguet province. GMA's Unang Hirit reported that his face was covered with his uniform inside the casket to hide the injuries inflicted on his head.
Jerry was laid to rest on the native cemetery in his hometown, Barangay Tawang.
He passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination in 2008.
31. Police Officer 2 Noble Sungay Kiangan
PO2 Noble Kiangan was the lone bomb expert among the many 44 members of the Philippine Nationwide Police Particular Action Drive that went to Mamasapano, Maguindanao province.
He passed the Criminology Board Examination after graduating from Mountain Province State Polytechnic College in 2007.
His cousin was the deputy commander of the 5th Special Motion Battalion, to which 35 of the slain soldiers belonged.
Past the badge, Noble leaves behind a wife and younger son, who have been photographed in entrance of his flag-draped coffin in the course of the necrological providers for the 44 slain soldiers at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig. The widowed Kristine was seen kissing her son's cheek.
Noble was honored along with six different policemen hailing from the Cordillera area throughout a Mass at the headquarters of the Cordillera police. His remains arrived early morning on Jan. 31.
32. Police Officer 2 Ephraim G. Mejia
When PO2 Ephraim Mejia returned residence protected after defending Zamboanga Metropolis through the siege in 2013, his household thought the worst was over.
That very same day, Buk – Ephraim's nickname – was killed along with 43 others in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province, throughout a mission to seek out one of many world's most dangerous terrorists.
The final time he noticed his family was in December final yr throughout a weeklong vacation.
His sister Pretty posted on Buk's Fb wall on Jan. 26, seemingly unaware of what had transpired. "Right here we go again. After the Zamboanga incident, it's Maguindanao now. Father, might you all the time watch over Kuya Ephraim and our entire family. Be protected, Kuya. I really like you!" she posted in Filipino.
On Jan. 30, she wrote, "My Kuya, I really like you very, very, very much! We'll see each other once more in heaven."
Buk, a local of San Nicholas, Pangasinan province, joined the Philippine National Police Particular Action Drive in 2008.
Buk leaves behind Miya and their 2-year-old daughter. He had all the time needed to construct a house for the three of them in Barangay Calaocan.
Buk's father Warlito stated he needed a Medal of Valor for his son and the 43 different SAF members who died. President Aquino, he said, "gave us a plaque and a medal of bravery [but] my son gave his life."
A number of members of the Mejia clan changed their Fb cowl pictures to a collage of Ephraim's photograph and the Philippine flag.
The collage also accommodates a message from the complete family: "Kailan man ay di ka namin makakalimutan. Ikaw ay pinagmamalaki ng ating pamilya. Hinde sapat ang luha at pagdadalamhati namin para sa iyong kabayanihan (We'll never forget you. Our family is pleased with you. Our tears and anguish are not any match on your love of country)."
33. Police Officer 2 Omar Agacer Nacionales
PO2 Omar Nacionales, 27, by no means bragged about his standing as a member of the elite Particular Action Drive of the Philippine National Police.
His neighbor in Luna, La Union province, advised INQUIRER.internet, "He was quiet, unassuming and never bragged about his police work." They came upon the small print of his work solely after his dying whereas on obligation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao province.
Omar leaves behind a wife, PO2 Gae Ann Guiniling – who can also be a member of the SAF – and a brother determined to finish his police schooling.
"Regardless of what occurred to my brother, I will continue my police schooling and turn out to be an officer like him," younger brother Ezar stated.
Omar was awarded on Sept. 13, 2014, a Medal of Heroism, which is earned from an act of heroism not involving battle with an armed enemy. He was also one of many troopers who defended Zamboanga Metropolis through the 2013 siege.
34. Police Officer 2 Rodel Eva Ramacula
PO2 Rodel Ramacula – a native of Rosario, Northern Samar province – was good pals with PO2 Noel Balaca, his classmate at police academy, from which they graduated in 2010. Their multiple photographs during and past coaching camps crammed the Facebook feeds of their fellow classmates.
Among his accomplishments as a member of the Philippine Nationwide Police Special Motion Drive was a Medal of Benefit – dated Oct. 1, 2013 – for "his meritorious and invaluable providers rendered as member of the SAF." He was also one of many soldiers who defended Zamboanga City in the course of the siege on Sept. 9, 2013.
Another classmate of Rodel's on Fb shared how she, too, was near the slain soldier, even planning to see one another through the latter's vacation.
"Saan man kayo naroon classmates, babaunin n'yo ang masayang alaala natin sa training. All the trials we encountered. Never say die, sabi mo mate Ramacula. Salamat sa inyong tapat na paglilingkod at paghandog ng inyong buhay para sa bayan. Lagi ko kayong pinagdarasal. Kapiling na kayo ng ating Panginoon," she wrote.
Rodel and Noel have been also classmates with Police Officers 1 Windel Candano, Angel Kodiamat and Mark Lory Clemencio. Collectively, they belonged to "Mabikas" Class of 2010.
35. Police Officer 2 Romeo Valles Senin II
PO2 Romeo Senin II died a hero.
This his sister Rose Keidy Senin says repeatedly on her Facebook account. #MyHero, she says. A hero certainly, she repeats.
Rose will miss, among many other reminiscences of her older brother, their yearly "kakulitan" when she'd go residence every December, her Kuya Romeo's arm draped on her shoulders when together, the laughter each time she was mistaken for his spouse or girlfriend.
"I wanna inform the entire world how proud i am to be your sister.. you're our HERO!" Rose reposts.
Romeo – or Romed, as his identify appeared on his Fb account, typically used photographs of his wife Edelyn as his profile and cover photographs. He final updated his profile picture on Jan. 19, six days before his demise, with one that had the phrase, "Reside properly, chuckle typically, love much…"
Edelyn retains as her profile picture a photograph of her and her husband, all smiles. On Jan. 22, Edelyn had used as her cover photograph a quote, "I'm proud of MY LIFE and I might not let anyone RUIN it." She modified it two days later.
Romeo and Edelyn were married three months ago last year in Iligan City. That they had planned to have a toddler once he acquired again from his deployment in Zamboanga Metropolis.
36. Police Officer 1 Russel Bawaan Bilog
PO1 Russel Bilog joined the Philippine National Police in 2011 after completing his diploma in BS Criminology from College of the Cordilleras.
The remains of the 28-year-old, who hails from the Mountain Province, have been welcomed by the the individuals who beloved him. Sagada elders carried out rituals to pay tribute to the fallen hero.
37. Police Officer 1 Angel C. Kodiamat
For PO1 Angel Kodiamat –a native of Bontoc, Mountain Province – a lifetime of police service runs within the family.
He graduated from Mountain Province State Polytechnic School in 2009.
Angel was honored together with six different policemen hailing from the Cordillera region throughout a Mass on the headquarters of the
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