This was the message of Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy Galido during the Sunrise Ceremony on April 5, 2024, at the Heroes' Cemetery in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
The Sunrise Ceremony marked the commencement of a week-long remembrance of the 82nd Day of Valor and Philippine Veterans' Week.
"We must teach the youth that valor needs not be constrained and witnessed only during wartime. This I think, above all others, would be the most befitting tribute we can give our ancestors. Let their examples be our inspiration, that we too can be heroes," Galido declared during the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUKS) at the Heroes' Cemetery.
The Day of Valor celebration carries the theme "Honoring the Valor of the Veterans: Foundation for a United Filipino."
The traditional Sunrise Ceremony was performed at the crack of dawn, symbolizing renewed hope for the Motherland.
The ceremony also symbolizes gratitude towards the veterans who fought for the Philippines' freedom.
The Security and Escort Battalion honor guards in their gala uniform hoisted the Philippine flag during the Sunrise Ceremony.
Today, April 9, marks the actual Day of Valor, commemorating those who made sacrifices for the Philippines' freedom.
(Photos by Cpl. Rodgen V. Quirante PA/ OACPA)
