65th anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Battle and Leyte Landing
At this time in the past, several organizations would have been celebrating the Leyte Gulf Battle and Leyte Landing --pivotal events of WWII many considered as the turning point in the Pacific War. In fact the Leyte Landing was one of the events that had been routinely highlighted during the decades-long veterans' campaign for equity.
Perhaps, it's because of the fact that with the series of natural disasters in the homeland, we cannot afford to be distracted from the ongoing efforts to help countrymen. I just hope that we're not starting to forget as essential phase of the heroism of Filipinos, Americans, and others in the allied forces who sacrificed and shed blood for us?
Below is an item about a largely women's group – repeat, a women's group – that is the only one I heard so far in this part of Southern California that's celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing of liberation forces.
Also, here are amazing footages of the epoch Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Leyte Landing at YouTube:
In a message dated 10/19/2009 8:49:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Valeri01 writes:
65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing
LOS ANGELES -- The Association of Widow Advocates and Relatives for Equality (AWARE) will mark the 65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing of allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur during World War II with fitting ceremonies and program.
The anniversary commemoration will be on October 22 at 11 a.m. to be held at the Presbyterian Medical Center, 1300 N. Vermont Av. in Los Angeles. Guest speaker will be Deputy Consul General Daniel R. Espiritu.
That historic event on Oct. 20, 1944 was equated with the victory of the Americans against the Japanese during World War II. The epic battle in the air and seas of Leyte and Samar during the height of that war is a historical epoch that contributed in the hastening of the collapse of the once formidable Japanese Imperial Forces, thus saving many more lives and resources and human sufferings.
Lacking a pantheon in the scope of, say, the Pearl Harbor Memorial, fitting for the significance of the event cited, AWARE, headed by Lou Astilla, hopes that its humble participation would nevertheless serve to highlight and perpetuate the heroic services of those who fought and perished in that conflict.
Additionally, Ms. Astilla, former lady commander of the Veterans Center Association, said that the celebration will also focus on the need to uplift the quality of life of the aging veterans, widows of veterans, and other senior citizens.
Perhaps, it's because of the fact that with the series of natural disasters in the homeland, we cannot afford to be distracted from the ongoing efforts to help countrymen. I just hope that we're not starting to forget as essential phase of the heroism of Filipinos, Americans, and others in the allied forces who sacrificed and shed blood for us?
Below is an item about a largely women's group – repeat, a women's group – that is the only one I heard so far in this part of Southern California that's celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing of liberation forces.
Also, here are amazing footages of the epoch Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Leyte Landing at YouTube:
WORLD WAR 2 LOST EVIDENCE - LEYTE GULF - PART 1(Battle of Marianas, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Philippine Sea, etc.)
WORLD WAR 2 BATTLE OF LEYTE - PART 2
WORLD WAR 2 BATTLE OF LEYTE - PART 4(The commanders)
WORLD WAR 2 BATTLE OF LEYTE - PART 5(The ships, planes, the fleet, the men, armaments, the opposing forces)
WORLD WAR 2 BATTLE OF LEYTE - PART 6(The kamikaze, pilots; Eve of Battle, Moluccas, Palau Islands, N. Guinea 6 days on way to Leyte, Russian against US victory in Asia & informed Japan of plans)
WORLD WAR 2 BATTLE OF LEYTE - PART 7(Part 7, on way to Leyte Landing, Adm. Kinkaid's Task Forces, )
The Journey Part 3 - The Invasion of Leyte WW2 Leyte Landings - sushi
In a message dated 10/19/2009 8:49:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Valeri01 writes:
65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing
LOS ANGELES -- The Association of Widow Advocates and Relatives for Equality (AWARE) will mark the 65th anniversary of the Leyte Landing of allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur during World War II with fitting ceremonies and program.
The anniversary commemoration will be on October 22 at 11 a.m. to be held at the Presbyterian Medical Center, 1300 N. Vermont Av. in Los Angeles. Guest speaker will be Deputy Consul General Daniel R. Espiritu.
That historic event on Oct. 20, 1944 was equated with the victory of the Americans against the Japanese during World War II. The epic battle in the air and seas of Leyte and Samar during the height of that war is a historical epoch that contributed in the hastening of the collapse of the once formidable Japanese Imperial Forces, thus saving many more lives and resources and human sufferings.
Lacking a pantheon in the scope of, say, the Pearl Harbor Memorial, fitting for the significance of the event cited, AWARE, headed by Lou Astilla, hopes that its humble participation would nevertheless serve to highlight and perpetuate the heroic services of those who fought and perished in that conflict.
Additionally, Ms. Astilla, former lady commander of the Veterans Center Association, said that the celebration will also focus on the need to uplift the quality of life of the aging veterans, widows of veterans, and other senior citizens.
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Dionesio C. Grava - Part-time community journalist based in Los Angeles and editorial writer at Forum Asia. 
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