"I did not fight with the thought of becoming a hero – I just did what I was ordered to do but suffering such sacrifices and expecting death at any moment gave me the strength and the courage to fight. Through these trials it made me realized that there was always someone greater who always was with me."

—

Faustino “Peping” Baclig, Filipino World War II Veteran
1922-2011

Rest in Peace Manong Peping. What a loss for the Pilipino community. Yet another reminder though that we are part of a greater movement, fighting not just for ourselves and for now, but for those who came before us and those who will come after.

REST IN POWER. 

(via kristinaashley)

(Source: kidheroes.net)

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