65th Anniversary Attack on the Philippines

[legionnaire]

December 9, 2006 Saturday, Kagtingan Monument, Filipino Town, LA

65th Anniversary of the attack on the Philippine and start of WWII for the US.

John Kanaster - Color Guard officer from Fort Mac Museum.

L to R- Bugler Teddy Ortega, Iraq war vet Cisco Lasey honor guard, Roy Tanaka- flag bearer, Sgt. Joe Lopez with 200th Coast Artillery Regt. flag bearer, me ;D, Joseph Rocamora- honor guard

Teddy played all the bugle tunes, like Taps revelle and assembly completely.
photo courtesy of Dionesio Grava

Wool shirt was the order of the Day!










Honoree Dionesio Grava of Weekend Balita received his plaque of appreciation from Dr. Jenny Batongmalque

L to R - Lou Lopez "Civilian contractor" Head organizer of the Fort Mac Arthur Living History events. And Lady is "Commander" photo courtesy of Dionesio Grava.

After this ceremonies all the color guard menbers were invited to speak and introduced ourselves and say something about our backgrounds to the guests and veterans.





Vets, Color Guard menbers and Philippine deputy consul Mary Jo A Bernardo Aragon and Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque





Sgt. Joe Lopez, Native American representing the New Mexico 200th Coast Artillery Battalion.
A relative of his served in Bataan and the death march. With him is Filipino Vet Baclig.





Joe Lopez's display exhibit. His collection of Philippine medals and bolo! On the left is his DI pin of the 200th New Mexico Coast Artillery.





Right Panel display

“first to fire” New Mexico 200th Coast Artillery

and my 26th Cavalry “Last Cavalry charge in US Military History” visual presentation.





left panel display
Philippine commonwealth Army visual presentation. Philippine Gen Staff and Philippine Division and First Infantry division patches. B&W photo of PGS HQ at Fort McKinley and maps of Bataan





Complete display with life size action figure made in the Philippines! ;D

Sunday, December 10, 2006 Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, Ca
Pearl Harbor memorial

155 mm gun also used in Bataan at Fort MacArthur





3rd Coast Artillery unit, Battery Farley, Fort MacArthur

L to R - Roy Tanaka, Teddy Ortega, John Kanaster and me I forgot the names of the other two.





Early war Dodge Command car used in Bataan by US forces.





the slow march




last two photos courtesy of Dionesio Grava


more pictures to come. Thank you for viewing! ;D

Philip

[Ft Mac Oozlefinch]

Hey Phillip, Thanks for sending the link out and posting the pictures in the forum. This is a great community event and I offer a hardy “Thanks” from the garrison here at Fort MacArthur for inviting us to participate!

[legionnaire]

Most very welcome! Glad you were able to view them!

Philip

[frank]

Just some links for visitors to this forum.

Ft. MacArthur Museum, San Pedro, CA.
www.ftmac.org/

And Fort MacArthur Days,
www.geocities.com/fortmacarthur/

Lou Lopez of WESTERN EDUCATORS, SHOOTERS & TROOPERS, Inc.
a long time supporter of Buhay Ng Kasaysayan here in California.

www.geocities.com/spanamwest/members.html

[legionnaire]

before the start of the outbreak Ceremonies.




" At The slow march." Color Guard Officer John Kanaster from Fort MacArthur Museum.






"Post the colors!"




singing of the Philippine and US National Anthems, (the civilian contractor in the extreme left)





Bugler Teddy Ortega Played Taps, reville, assembly and several more tunes! Spectacularly done !




Veterans Salute










The Greatest Generation! a Band of Brothers No Mama, No Papa, No Uncle Sam!




Dr Jenny Batongmalaque giving a speech to the veterans.






Joe Lopez's collection of Philipine medals




Fort MacArthur's display collection





L to R- Lou Lopez- Civilian Contractor, Philippine Scout Bugler Teddy Ortega, Iraq war Vet- Cisco Lacey, Dan Tanaka- Fort MacArthur, Joe Lopez- New Mexico 200th CA, Philip Garcia & Joseph Rocamora- Philippine Scouts,
and John Kanaster Color Guard Officer from Fort MacArthur Museum with Dr Jenny discussing the program!



ALL photos courtesy of Filipino filmmaker and director Joey Gonzalez

Maraming Salamat Joey!







One last look! Our last Color Guard ceremony year 2006 for the Veterans.

Next big commemoration will be on April 2007 The 65th Anniversary of the FALL of Bataan (Araw ng Kagitigan- Day of Valor).

Maraming Salamat and thank you for viewing!

Philip

[VeeVee]

Philip, do you know who that veteran is with the Philippine Division patch on his hat? Did you guys chat with any of the vets?

[legionnaire]

Hi Vic,

After the ceremonies ended all the vets went inside for their Christmas lunch party as they were all very hungry. I had to attend to the Fort MacArthur guys as they were also very hungry too and then had to immedietly make possible plans for next year's Bataan event and catch some of the vips guest before they took off from the party. I was able to hear a few of the Vets' stories only after as there were so many of them and If i recall it was Joseph who mentioned to me about that Vet's badges.

Philip

[milspec]

Greetings Philip,

Wow! Great Event and Great Pictures. Must have made you feel proud to represent the Philippine Scouts. You all look very authentic. I also like your display of 1/6 scale Philippine soldiers. I wish you could post close-ups of them and describe how you were able to come up with their uniforms and equipment. Thanks for posting your excellent pictures.

Milspec

[legionnaire]

Hi milspec,

maraming Salamat! Glad you saw these pictures. We planned new possible big events for "Araw nang kagitingan" .

I have them posted also in this forum.

1st Infantry Diviion;

pinoyhistory.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=1151512085

26th Philippine Scout;

pinoyhistory.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=photos&action=display&thread=1154062440

Katipunero Cavalryman;

pinoyhistory.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=othereras&action=display&thread=1153363071

[milspec]

Greetings Philip,

Thanks for the links. They are indeed excellent miniatures and are deserving of their own section in this forum. Maybe we can call it World War II in the Philippines in scale or Philippine Military History in Miniatures. I was actually more intrigued by your other figures like say the soldier in the blue uniform, or those soldiers/sailors armed with the Lewis machine guns, What about the guy with Thompson M1928 and what about MacArthur. They really look very interesting.

Milspec