Stories of bravery are part of John L. Silva’s history tour of a serene American Military Cemetery in Makati, honoring American, Filipino, and other nationalities who fought and died in the Pacific theater in World War II. Walk the Travertine stone halls engraved with the names of the soldiers missing in action. Make a silent prayer to the 17,207 gravestone markers containing the remains of these heroes. Review the mosaic maps showing the most famous battles in the Pacific, from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima culminating in the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf which liberated the Philippines. Tour dates on April 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30 at Old Lawton Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Tour starts promptly at 10AM (tour lasts 1 3/4 hours). Call 0926-7299029 or email [email protected] for inquiries and reservations.

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