CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines rendered its final tribute as it ended its 30-day mourning for the former president Fidel V Ramos on Monday, August 29, which started since the official reading of notice of death on July 31.
AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O. Bacarro led the ceremony at the AFP General Headquarters, which was simultaneously held at the headquarters of the Major Services, Unified Commands, and the Philippine Military Academy.
Three volleys were fired at 4:30 in the afternoon in honor of FVR, followed by the removal of mourning bands of military personnel. The ceremony was concluded by the lowering of the National Flag.
In his speech, Lt. Gen. Bacarro recalled FVR's legacy as a military officer and public servant. "FVR, being a former military commander, prioritized establishing lasting peace in our country. We mark the end of military mourning in honor of a great statesman, a highly respected commander, and a model citizen of our nation," Lt. Gen. Bacarro said.
"It is our distinct honor and privilege to carry on the former commander-in-chief's aspiration of a truly united and progressive country, guided by patriotism and gallantry of the heroes who preceded us," Lt. Gen. Bacarro added.///(Photos by A2C Castro/PAO, AFP)
