CAMP OLIVAS -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon commemorated on Friday, January 25 the heroism of the 44 SAF troopers who died in the clash between terrorist groups in Mamasapano, Maguindanao some four years ago.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the PRO-Central Luzon Heroes' Monument, Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga at exactly 8 o'clock in the morning.
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared, through his Proclamation No. 164, that the 25th day of January of every year is observed as the Day of National Remembrance for SAF 44.
"Bagama't naging marahas ang pagpanaw ng ating mga kasamahan, ang katapangan at kabayanihang ipinamalas nila sa pamamagitan ng pag-alay ng kanilang buhay para sa isang mahalagang misyon noong Enero 25, 2015 na kung saan nakasalalay ang ating pambansang seguridad ay hindi nasayang sapagkat ito ay patuloy na nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa ating lahat upang patuloy nating magampanan ang ating mga tungkulin sa taumbayan ng taos-puso, may karangalan at integridad," said Chief Superintendent Joel Coronel, PRO-Central Luzon director.
Coronel added that "the heroism of the SAF 44 members will continue to serve as the beacon of light for all of us and a guiding instrument of achieving lasting peace and order in our country."
Similar events are held simultaneously in all police units nationwide, he said. (Ric Sapnu)