CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – As part of the celebration of the 88th Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Anniversary, The Chief of Staff, AFP (CSAFP), General Romeo S Brawner Jr. PA, paid tribute to fallen soldiers in a Wreath-laying Ceremony conducted on December 15, 2023, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
The wreath-laying, aimed at commemorating military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and held simultaneously at different camps nationwide, is one of the activities lined up to celebrate the AFP’s 88th anniversary that will culminate on December 21.
In his message, the CSAFP recognized the legacy and heroism of gallant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect and defend the country.
“Today’s wreath-laying ceremony is not just a symbolic gesture. It is a solemn pledge to remember and honor those who have laid down their lives for the cost of freedom. May our nation continue to flourish under the watchful eyes of those who stand ready to protect it,” said the CSAFP.
