Fallen soldier of C-130 laid to rest, given honors by his comrades
KITCHARAO, Agusan del Norte -- Late Private Raymar Carmona or better known as “Dodo” to his family and friends who died in the tragic plane crash in Patikul, Sulu has been given military funeral honors by the troops of the 29th Infantry “Matatag Fighters” Battalion (29IB) of the 901st “Fight ‘em” Brigade under the operational control of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army, and was laid to rest at Kitcharao Cemetery, Lapukon Barangay Crossing, Agusan del Norte on Saturday, July 10, 2021.
Troops
of 29IB extended assistance to the bereaved family by bringing the remains of
late Pvt Carmona home, assigning vigil guards, a wreath for the wake, and goods
for the family. Also, the Office of the President came and provided financial
assistance. With this, the government promised to extend support to the family
through educational, health, and housing assistance.
More
than a hundred relatives and friends attended the necrological service to mourn
for his death and extend sympathy and comfort to the family including
representatives from the Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff
Engr. Ruel CasiΓ±o, Kitcharao Municipal Mayor Aristotle Montante, 29IB
Commanding Officer Lt. Col Aristotle Antonio and 901st Brigade Commander BGen.
George Banzon.
Likewise,
BGen. Banzon also represented the President of the Philippines in the
conferment of the Order of Lapu-Lapu and Rank of Kalasag which was received by
his bereaved mother, Genie Marites Carmona. A three-volley gun
salute rendered by the troops of 29IB to honor him before his body be laid in
its final rest.
“Sa
panghitabo ni Raymar nakuratan gyud ko sa ingon ana nga nakabati kos istorya
nga nadisgrasya kuno sa eroplano sa C130, dili ko kasabot sa akong gibati naay
nag ingon nga naKIA sya dili nako halos madawat nga ingon ana diay. May gani
kay naatiman man dayon siya sa 29IB nga gitabangan usab pud mi sa pagpahigayon
nga nauli sija. Wala sya nasunog bisan gihapon ug napatay nakit-an gihapon
iyang lawas nagpasalamat sab pud ko sa gobyerno kay wala pud nila mi pasagdi
naa man silay gitabang sa amoa sama anang gihatag nila nga ayuda sa amoa. Unya
sa paghatod pud sa lawas sa akong anak gamit ang sakyanan gipauli gajod nila.
Nagpasalamat gihapon ko sa gobyerno nga nakahatag sila sa ayuda ug benepisyo
hangtod sa paglubong naa sila gihapon nagsuporta gihapon sila sa amoa.Salamat
kaayo (In Raymark’s case, I was actually shocked to hear the story of the
alleged crash of the C130 plane, I couldn’t explain my feelings when I heard
them say that he is included in the Killed-in-Action (KIA), I couldn’t even
accept it. Thankfully, 29IB took care of him right away and helped us in
transporting him back home. He was not burned, even though he is dead but we
are still thankful that his body was found. I am also thankful for the
government because they have extended aid and support for us all throughout and
until he’s already been buried. Thank you so much)," said Nanay Genie,
Rayma's mother.
"On this occasion our President of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, wants to be here for all the soldiers who died while in the line of duty so that he can personally give the Order of Lapu-Lapu. an order that is given to all the officers of the government, civilians, private sector, be it uniformed personnel who rendered invaluable service to the nation. It just shows how much our leader loves all the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. On behalf of our President Rodrigo Duterte, we extend our sincere condolences to the family and parents on the death of Dodo," said BGen. Banzon. (2Lt. Roselyn M. Matulac, CMO Officer, 29IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)
