(Eagle News) — The country paid tribute at high noon today, June 12, on the commemoration of the 119th Philippine Independence Day, the soldiers and policemen killed in the fighting in Marawi City, a they remembered the heroes who gave their lives fighting Islamist terrorists.
With the sound of taps in the background, the names and photos of the 58 heroes of Marawi were flashed on the screen as television channels joined the high noon salute for them.
Malacanang said this was a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers and policemen who made the “ultimate ultimate sacrifice for the flag and the country we dearly love.”
“We would likewise remember all the innocent victims who perished as a result of rebel atrocities committed,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella in a statement.
“We enjoin the public to honor these heroes and civilians and pray for them and the families they left behind,” he said.
The Philippine flag was also flown on half mast in all Philippine military camps.
Starting Tuesday, June 13, all government offices and agencies will also do the same in honor of the Marawi heroes.
The following are the names of the 58 soldiers and policemen who died fighting for the country (from May 23 to June 9, 2017):
PInsp Edwin V Placido PNP
1LT Raymond M Abad
1Lt John Carl C Morales (Inf) PA
1LT John Frederick S Savellano
SPI Fredie Solar PNP
SSgt Joven Q Triston
Sgt Simeon I Plares
Cpl John Romulo C Garcia
Cpl Jobert O Cofino
Pfc Eddie C Cardona Jr
Pvt Bernie Jhon B Lunas
Pfc Gener C Tinangag
Sgt Meynard O Pegarido
Sgt Miguelito A Abao
Cpl Rolan H Sumagpang
Pfc Marvin Russel D Gomez
2Lt Mcglenn Z Abuyabor (Inf) PA
TSg Jessie B Santos (Cav) PA
TSg Aldrin Dinglasan PN (M)
SSg Julhabir J Dakkay (Inf) PA
SSg Joseph P Villanueva (Inf) PA
Sgt Marlon V Baldovino (Cav) PA
Sgt Eric Jason J Coros (Inf) PA
Sgt Asah A Sakiran (Infantry) PA
Sgt Throlen R Lago (Inf) PA
Sgt Rudy A Espelimburgo PN (M)
Cpl Benito G Serrano (Inf) PA
Cpl Elmer M Anno (Inf) PA
Cpl Tahiruddin K Salahuddin (Inf) PA
Cpl Philip G Apao (Inf) PA
Cpl Aliyasir I Abdulla (Inf) PA
Cpl Ricky A Asan (Inf) PA
Cpl Christopher C Dela Cruz (Inf) PA
Cpl Nilo R Donato Jr (Inf) PA
Cpl Reymund A Paracuelles (CE) PA
Cpl Johva M Aquino (Inf) PA
Pfc Eldon C Rogador (Inf) PA
Pfc William B Tuanda Jr (Inf) PA
Pfc Bermilou P Pardillo (Inf) PA
Pfc Dhan Ryan A Bayot (Inf) PA
Pfc Angelo A Estores Jr (Inf) PA
Pfc Dondee D Orboda (Inf) PA
Pfc Elmer D Bueno (Inf) PA
Pfc Melvin S Raton (Inf) PA
Pfc Edmond D Principe (Inf) PA
Pfc Anthony C Capulot (Inf) PA
Pfc Kevin E Sisiban (Inf) PA
Pfc Arhanie O Ampalo (Inf) PA
Pvt Jessrael O Butalina (Inf) PA
Pfc Reymar E Carloto (Inf) PA
Pfc Rowee M Montalban (Inf) PA
Pvt Marlo P Rota (Inf) PA
Pvt Junie Berth R Purlas (Inf) PA
Pvt Roel M Cabonita (Inf) PA
Pvt Ramon L Montejo (Inf) PA
Pvt Saed Abdul Rahman H Palada (Inf) PA
Pvt Mark Daryl A Parba (Cav) PA
PO1 Junaid S Mama, PNP