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Post by VeeVee on Jul 26, 2011 19:24:24 GMT -5
Another one called in by the Commander in Chief... Godspeed sir. ---------- Sgt. Agustin Lacao passed July 23, 2011, born July 25,1919. He is survived by his wife Matilde , children and grandchildren. A Philippine Scout with Co. "I" 57th Infantry, prisoner of war and survivor of the Bataan Death March. He was a life member of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society , Tacoma chapter. Viewing and rosary at Columbia Funeral Parlor, Rainier Avenue South , Seattle , Washington. Internment will be on July 28 at St. George Parish church, Beacon Hill, Seattle , Washington. www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=agustin-lacao&pid=152759800&fhid=5922 The desperate fight is lost; the battle is done. The brown lean ranks are scattered to the breeze. Their cherished weapons rusting in the sun. Their moldering guidons hidden by the leaves. No more the men who did not fear to die Will plug the broken line while through the din Their beaten comrades raise the welcome cry, "Make way, make way, the Scouts are moving in!"
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And then the Scouts will form to be reviewed Each scattered unit now once more complete Each weapon and each bright crisp flag renewed And high above the cadence of their feet Will come the loud clear virile welcoming shout From many throats, before the feasts begin, Their badge of Honor mid their comrades rout- "Make way, make way, the Scouts are moving in!"
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Post by VeeVee on Jul 26, 2011 19:41:49 GMT -5
He's the last of the men who withstood the attack in this very spot in Mabatang, Bataan. "I" Co., 3rd Battalion, 57th Infantry My memento of him:
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