Post by legionnaire on Nov 13, 2006 11:30:03 GMT -5
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2006
Unveiling ceremonies of the FILIPINO WWII VETERANS MEMORIAL
Filipinotown, Los Angeles, Ca
Dr. Jenny Batonmalaque at podium flanked by Garcetti and Mr. Ortega
Dr. Jenny Batonmalaque, director of the Filipino Veterans foundation
Monument designer Cheri Gaulke
Unveiling of the tarp cover, highlight of the memorial activities.
Cheri Gaulke thanking Ret. Brigadier Antonio Ortega
"The Fighting Filipinos"
The Lady in blue is Deputy Consul General Mary Jo A Bernardo Aragon
Our USAFFE Color Guard positioned next to the center of the event! ;D
first 8 photos courtesy of film maker and director Joey Gonzales, thank you Joey.
Assemblyman Gil Garcetti thanked and acknowledge us and
we thank you Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque for inviting us to do honor for this grand occasion.
Leading the Veterans Day parade, Going down Lake Street.
photo courtesy of Franz Lopez
more pictures to come as we were not able to take pictures with our cameras. So I had to beg from everyone.
every step of the way we were video and photographed. There was even a news or police helicopter hovering during the parade. ;D The parade route was approximately about 2 miles.
Col Ortega with Veterans riding in the lead Jeep courtesy of Luther and his Buddies. The second Jeep had the Philippine Consul Helen Barber of Los Angeles riding shot gun!
photo courtesy of Dionesio Grava (Weekend Balita)
marching along Temple street!
check out our made in the Philippines Chrome plated Army spear tips!
photo courtesy of Franz Lopez
After the parade ready to go back to the memorial for a last tribute!
Philippine scouts heading to Bataan!
This Jeep had sirens blaring! It was great day for us all. Even other motorist were honking their horns in recognition of us and our Flags on the Jeeps. ;D Photo taken by me riding from the advance jeep.
One last photo opp at the memorial after the parade ended. TFC crew was there again with us! ;D
behind the third black granite monolith of Bataan and Corregidor!
L to R- Teddy Ortega - Color Guard officer, me, John Kanaster- Fort MacArthur rep holding US Flag,
Ray Ortega with Philipppine Flag and Manny Ortega left flank guard.
behind is some glimpse of the black granite memorial.
You can just see the engraved image of the "Fighting Filipinos!" poster.
How do you like our new white leather with polished brass flag holders? And brand new poles with MADE IN THE PHILIPPINE Army spear tips just made it in time from Manila ( not seen in the pic)
donated by Pedro "Perry" Javier of Manila. ;D and Ray Ortega embellished them with frills and Tassles.
The Battling Bastards! Police Sgt. Luther Ritter behind Col Ortega, face partly covered by flag pole
and the Guys who brought their Jeeps!
Thank you John Kanaster representing Fort MacArthur Museum for making it too and enhancing the color guard with American and Filipino soldiers marching side by side !
Maraming Salamat and Mabuhay!
Mabuhay ang Filipino WWII Veterans on Veteran's Day.
The Greatest Generation!
Unveiling ceremonies of the FILIPINO WWII VETERANS MEMORIAL
Filipinotown, Los Angeles, Ca
Dr. Jenny Batonmalaque at podium flanked by Garcetti and Mr. Ortega
Dr. Jenny Batonmalaque, director of the Filipino Veterans foundation
Monument designer Cheri Gaulke
Unveiling of the tarp cover, highlight of the memorial activities.
Cheri Gaulke thanking Ret. Brigadier Antonio Ortega
"The Fighting Filipinos"
The Lady in blue is Deputy Consul General Mary Jo A Bernardo Aragon
Our USAFFE Color Guard positioned next to the center of the event! ;D
first 8 photos courtesy of film maker and director Joey Gonzales, thank you Joey.
Assemblyman Gil Garcetti thanked and acknowledge us and
we thank you Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque for inviting us to do honor for this grand occasion.
Leading the Veterans Day parade, Going down Lake Street.
photo courtesy of Franz Lopez
more pictures to come as we were not able to take pictures with our cameras. So I had to beg from everyone.
every step of the way we were video and photographed. There was even a news or police helicopter hovering during the parade. ;D The parade route was approximately about 2 miles. Col Ortega with Veterans riding in the lead Jeep courtesy of Luther and his Buddies. The second Jeep had the Philippine Consul Helen Barber of Los Angeles riding shot gun!
photo courtesy of Dionesio Grava (Weekend Balita)
marching along Temple street!
check out our made in the Philippines Chrome plated Army spear tips!
photo courtesy of Franz Lopez
After the parade ready to go back to the memorial for a last tribute!
Philippine scouts heading to Bataan!
This Jeep had sirens blaring! It was great day for us all. Even other motorist were honking their horns in recognition of us and our Flags on the Jeeps. ;D Photo taken by me riding from the advance jeep.
One last photo opp at the memorial after the parade ended. TFC crew was there again with us! ;D
behind the third black granite monolith of Bataan and Corregidor!
L to R- Teddy Ortega - Color Guard officer, me, John Kanaster- Fort MacArthur rep holding US Flag,
Ray Ortega with Philipppine Flag and Manny Ortega left flank guard.
behind is some glimpse of the black granite memorial.
You can just see the engraved image of the "Fighting Filipinos!" poster.
How do you like our new white leather with polished brass flag holders? And brand new poles with MADE IN THE PHILIPPINE Army spear tips just made it in time from Manila ( not seen in the pic)
donated by Pedro "Perry" Javier of Manila. ;D and Ray Ortega embellished them with frills and Tassles.
The Battling Bastards! Police Sgt. Luther Ritter behind Col Ortega, face partly covered by flag pole
and the Guys who brought their Jeeps!
Thank you John Kanaster representing Fort MacArthur Museum for making it too and enhancing the color guard with American and Filipino soldiers marching side by side !
Maraming Salamat and Mabuhay!
Mabuhay ang Filipino WWII Veterans on Veteran's Day.
The Greatest Generation!
It was a HUGE media event! There were a CBS and NBC news crew. TFC news team, Dionesio Grava from Weekend Balita (pictures coutesy from him). There were at least 6 news teams recording the event. And dozens of photographers. Never been video and photograped so much in this one event.
My Cousin in Manila saw the event shown on Philippine Televison! ;D
last of the few at the end of the day
Channel 4 NBC news van, back view of the memorial
John Kanaster of the MacArthur Foundation with Teddy Ortega before the event opened
Just before the event. Made it ON TIME!!
Everyone ready, Ray still dressing up in the corner ;D
last seven photos courtesy of Joey Gonzales
Philip
