Camp Vicente Lim- The PRO CALABARZON
commemorated the 128th Birth Anniversary of Brigadier General
Vicente Podico Lim Sr. to whom this camp was named after.
In a
simple ceremony held this morning, February 24, 2016, the great Brigadier General
Lim Sr. was given tribute for his exemplified courage and heroism as a Filipino
soldier who fought during the World War II.
During
the ceremony, PRO4A Regional Director PCSUPT Richard A Albano expressed his
gratitude to the Lim Family especially to his great granddaughter Ms. Margarita
Isabel Marty-Estrella who was the Guest of Honor and Speaker in the said event.
“As
we commemorate the birth of General Lim, let us continue to be inspired by his
deeds, principle and loyalty in the true service of God, country, and people.
Let us also emulate, inculcate and imbue in our mind the legacy of General Lim-
his patriotism, ideals, and quest for learning, excellence, and heroism in the
defense of our motherland,” General Albano said during his message.
During
his message, PCSUPT Albano showed and read the congratulatory letter sent to
him and his parents in March 1984 by the Lim Family in behalf of BG Lim and his
wife Pilar Hidalgo as he graduated from Philippine Military Academy
'Maharlika" Class 1984 as a young lieutenant. "I am not sure if it is a coincidence
that the Lim Family is the first one who
gave me my first rank insignia and now that I am assigned here in Camp Vicente
Lim and meet the family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank them. To
the Lim family, thank you very much, "RD Albano said.
After
his message, PCSUPT Albano presented to Ms Estrella as a token the replica of
his first rank insignia as a symbol of his gratitude.
Ms. Margarita M.
Estrella, the great granddaughter of General Lim as the distinguished guest
also expressed her gratitude for the men and women of the PNP for keeping not
only her family safe but the entire nation as well.
Ms. Estrella mentioned
that she truly admires her Lolo Vicente and his great achievements was truly
emulating as he genuinely possessed the humility in leadership and his virtue
to inspire and lead. “If victory is the measure of our strength, let defeat be
the measure of our character,” said Ms. Estrella in her message.
As the traditional way of commemorating a great
hero, wreath laying was offered lead by RD PRO4A, representatives from PDEA4A,
NFSTI, BFP4A NFTI, NJMPTI, RIAS 4A and 4B, NPTI, OCD4A, Gen Vicente P Lim
Memorial Lodge UD, NAPOLCOM 4A and 4B and the City Government of Calamba. After
which, a 21 Gun Salute was accorded to the late Brigadier General Lim Sr.
Meanwhile, RD PCSUPT Richard A Albano and Deputy
Regional Director for Administration PCSUPT Ronald V Santos presented a memento
to Ms. Margarita Isabel M. Estrella, for her precious time shared as Guest of Honor
and Speaker during the celebration of 128th Birth Anniversary of
General Vicente P Lim.(RPIO-PRO4A/Kevin Pamatmat)
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