Fallen soldier of C-130 laid to rest, given honors by his comrades
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 Casiño, Kitcharao Municipal Mayor Aristotle Montante, 29IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col Aristotle Antonio and 901st Brigade Commander BGen. George Banzon.
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.
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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
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 Caraga INFOCUS
