IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY: During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt pledged that Filipinos who fight for the United States will be granted citizenship and military benefits. As a result, over 200,000 Filipinos fought side by side with American soldiers during World War II. Shortly after the war ended, that promise was taken back with the Recission Act of 1946. It was not until 2009 when President Obama signed a bill that would give Filipino World War II veterans a lump sum compensation of $15K ($9K for those living in the Philippines) to the less than 18,000 veterans who are still alive today. Yes, such an amount is not commensurate to the benefits they missed out on for over 50 years, but yet to this day a majority of them still have not received such meager compensation. So, LET US REMEMBER THE FILIPINO VETERANS WHO WERE NOT ONLY VICTIMS OF WORLD WAR II, BUT ALSO VICTIMS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED RACISM.
Amen. To the thousands of veteranos who have not received the recognition and justice they so deserve.
Will always be passionate about this cause. Will never stop fighting.
Yes! The younger generation of filipinos need to be well informed of our veteranos. Get educated about our history yall
Traci Wise:
“I found my son sitting having a moment with his daddy (SFC Benjamin Wise) the other day. We lost him January 15 in Afghanistan… we cannot forget about the incredible loss these children must undertake.”
Every follower of mine should reblog this.
idgaf that this is color. it is so touching and tragic. everyone should reblog this no matter what your blog type is!!!
OMG ;( Stay strong little guy. </3
Be brave little man!
my brother is currently in afghanistan and he has three young sons and one hell of a beautiful strong wife back home.. stay strong little man, everything gets better eventually. <3
This is what Memorial Day is about. Appreciate your freedom America. Thank those serving-past, present and future.
Just had to reblog made me teary eyed a little.
