Mindanaotoday.com | Top Army exec visits slain soldiers’ wake
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The commanding general of Philippine Army, Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. accompanied by Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, the 4th Infantry Division commander, visited Feb. 13 the wake of the four fallen soldiers who died during the shooting incident on Feb. 11 at the Service Support Battalion (SSBn), inside the 4ID headquarters, as well as the wounded soldier who is now being currently monitored and recuperating in Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH).
Brawner personally extended his sympathies and wholeheartedly consoled the fallen soldiers’ bereaved families and gave immediate financial assistance.
Moreover, he assured the families that all necessary assistance would be provided, including the benefits and claims.
The said visit also aims to assess the situation and uplift the morale of 4ID personnel, especially those in the SSBn where the involved soldiers were assigned.
Currently, the Philippine Flag at 4ID is on half-mast as a symbol of the command’s grief with the loss of our soldiers.
This is also in honor and recognition to the services and sacrifices of the said fallen soldiers.
It can be noted that Mamawag has also offered immediate financial assistance to the families and ordered the creation of a Board of Inquiry (BOI) team to closely collaborate with the PNP COCPO and SOCO for a speedy resolution of the investigation.
Moreover, measures were put in place for the prevention of the same incident in the future.
Around 3:00 p.m. Monday, the four soldiers who were laid at the 4ID Gymnasium in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City were sent off by this Command towards their respective hometowns through a full military honors. (4ID)
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