By Mary Judaline Partlow DUMAGUETE CITY—The last World War II veteran in Negros Oriental who passed away recently will always be remembered for his brave and heroic deeds as he fought in the guerilla resistance to end the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. The late 2Lt. Urbano F.
DUMAGUETE CITY—The last World War II veteran in Negros Oriental who passed away recently will always be remembered for his brave and heroic deeds as he fought in the guerilla resistance to end the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
He was reenlisted in 1950 in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and rose from the ranks, starting as a Private until his retirement where he became a 2nd lieutenant, records show. Every time he visited Manila once or twice a year, he spent most of his time at Camp Aguinaldo to visit his former friends in the military service.
Maricel R. Garol, a niece of the late Ramirez, spent more than four decades with him as she was raised by the couple since she was a young girl. Leah R. Calumpang thanked Ramirez, “for being the wonderful grandfather that you were. I’m so grateful to have you and will cherish every moment we spent together.”
Joy Napao, a caregiver of the veteran she called Lolo Lucio, also remembered him as a kind and funny man, even in his old age.
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