Gen. Antonio Ortega, WWII PA, 21st Div passed away

[pedroscollection]

Friends;

We regret that Brig. Gen. Antonio Ortega, the veteran & father of Ray, Manny & Teddy (WWII reenactors) passed away around 1AM of May 11'2010.

I just knew it this 100510 1000H when I called their house & a lady told me that Manny & Ray were still sleeping since they're tired last night because their father died.

Ray & Manny will advise us the address of the wake. Ray told me that maybe this coming Saturday 151010 is the last day of the wake & they'll go back to US to bury their father on Sunday.

Brig. Gen. Antonio Ortega was a WWII officer of the Philippine Commonwealth Army under the 21st Div. with a motto "They (Japanese) Shall Never Land". Maybe Ray, Manny, Vic or Philip can share the more detail about Col. Ortega's WWII experiences & accomplishment until post WWII when he became the tank commander of the Walker Bulldog tanks of the AFP before he retired.

May Brig. Gen. Antonio Ortega rest in peace. At least he saw for the last time the Mt. Samat Bataan last Apr 9' 2010 & he saw us there in uniform honoring the heroes like him.


Condolence to Ortega Family;
Perry

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[VeeVee]

Hi Perry,

This is very sad news to wake up to. Thanks for letting us know.

I wish I could be there in Manila to pay my respects in person and be there for Ray and family. Please keep us posted via email.

Thanks. --Victor

[indiosbravos]

Alcazar Family from UK would like to extend our deepest Sympathy.

Eternal rest grant unto him.

Thank you Col. Ortega, for your service to our country.

[indiosbravos]

[kalbs]

I am a good citizen because I shall never disrespect the sacrifices of men like Col. Ray Antonio Ortega and the freedom with which I live with today. His passing is on the day in which the Philippines votes and having this right was earned for with blood & sweat by men like him.

Rest in peace sir. My deepest condolences to the family.

[26th]

To the Ortega family my deepest regrets:

I had the privilege of drinking two bottles of San Miguel with him when I first met him at Fort MacArthur a few years back.

Yes, someone please keep us posted. I would like to drive down for his funeral if one.

Peace General


Rudy

[rickthelibrarian]

This says it all. May he rest in peace.

[paopadd]

My deepest Condolences to all the Ortega Family.

Paolo

[r2ro]

Sorry to hear Gen. Ortega's passing, Condelences to Ray, Manny and Terry and the rest of the family. It was great knowing his father. I have great repect & admiration to the Old man. Remember what Mac said: "Old Soldier never die they just fade away. " I salute, Sir good bye.

Filipino Scouts 1899

[labrador]

Very well put Kalbs. Condolences to Ray, Manny and the Ortega Family.

[pedroscollection]

Friends;

Sorry for the correction - its Brig. Gen. Antonio Ortega, not colonel. He retired as colonel (not lt. col.) so 1 rank higher after retirement, so he was a ret. Brig. Gen.

Best rgds;
Perry

[jnmodeller]

Condolence to Ray, Many and the Ortega Family,
to the guys in Manila, the group is going to night at Paz Memorial chapel, Araneta ave.

[scarab]

To the Ortega family, my deepest condolence. To Gen. Antonio Ortega, I salute you sir with eternal gratitude. It is because of people like you that we enjoy the freedom we have now. Rest in peace in bossom of our Great Creator, a place you rightfully deserve.

[bulikiti2]

Thank you for the opportunity of meeting the good general at Mt. Samat. "May you rest in peace"

Mcshine

[26th]

The General at Chino 2009

[sumaquel]

I miss the chance to meet the general, I was not able to attend the BNK's reenactment in Bataan. Kasi naman wala pa akong uniform nakakahiya lang kung sasama pa ako...

Anyway condolence to General Ortega's Family...."Ang kanyang kabayanihan at serbisyo sa bayan ay kailanman di makakalimutan sa ating kasaysayan"

"Maraming Salamat Gen. Ortega, Maraming salamat sa inyong kabayanihan dahil sa inyo muli naming natamasa ang kalayaan..."

Macky Hosalla

[faustino]

Tough as nails!.... I bet he could chew lead and spit out bullets!.... such an honorable and admirable Man..... all of the things he accomplished in his lifetime (correct me if I am wrong, but I think) he was also one of the/ or the oldest employee of the United States Post Office.

What an amazing life he had....


You are in my thoughts and prayers Ray

Mike

[RayAdillO]

Guys, thank you all very much for your condolences and tributes to my father. With his passing ends an era of militarymen in my family. May they all rest in peace, along with so many of their comarades who have gone before............






Once again, on behalf of the family, we thank you gentlemen.

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oh BTW, here's the full shot of the first picture for all you Philippine armor enthusiasts.



This is a picture of Capt. A.A. Ortega in a briefing with Gen. Ernesto U. Mata. Behind are the M41 tanks "Pretty Baby" and "Four Yankees".

[26th]

Hi Ray:
Welcome home)

What a shot of the tanks. What caught my eye was the leicnece plate on the jeep. Never seen that before.. Like did they pay for the yearly tag?haha

Peace to your family and you.

Rudy

[VeeVee]

Ray, good to hear from you. Nice pictures. Your brother Tony looks just like your dad.