115th Anniversary of Rizal Martyrdom: Congen Chan leads wreath-laying
115th Anniversary of Rizal Martyrdom: Congen Chan leads wreath-laying
From left: Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, Sir Noel Lalicon, KCR, Sir Popoy Cana, KGCR, Sir Jaime Marasigan, KGOR, Sir Rene Galvez, KCR, Sir Felix Tulagan, KCR, Consul General Sir Pedro O. Chan, KCR, Sir George R. Poblete, KGOR, Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR, Sir Jun Enverga, KCR and Sir Tom Ng., KCR.
TORONTO–Canada Region, Central Area celebrated the 115th Rizal Martyrdom. Sir Con Gen Pedro. O Chan, KCR, led the wreath laying on the Rizal Monument at Earl Bales Park, Toronto, Canada, with Region Commander Sir George R. Poblete, KGOR, Sir Lapulapu Cana, KGCR and Host Commander repr. Sir Dong Mineque, KCR. They were followed by the Region Council, Area and Chapter Commanders and the Knights and Ladies.
It was a bitter cold day. Sir Con Gen and wife braved the cold weather, to pay respect to our National Hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, on the sesquicentennial of his birthday and 100 year of the founding of the Knights of Rizal.
General Sir Pedro O. Chan, KCR with the Canada Region Executives, Sir Popoy Cana, Sir George and Lady Dolly Poblete, Sir Dr. Tom and Lady Odette Virey. Lady Bing and Sir Jimmy Marasigan.
Scarborough Chapter continued the Martyrdom celebration in Carnegie Hall, where they had a short Program. Sir Jose Luzadas, KGOR welcomed the Knights and Ladies. Sir George gave the opening remarks. Sir Dong Mineque, KCR , introduced the Commanders and Knights present. Rev. Deacon Bob Rosales, recited the Invocation. Sir George expressed appreciation to the Life Members present. Sir George also presented an award to Lady Mila Lupango and KR Certificates to the new Knights Sir Glen Guida, Sir Isagani Castillo and Sir Ildefonso Javelosa.
Sir Bert Mondragon, KCR, made sure that the guests had a delicious warm dinner.
Consul General Sir Pedro O. Chan delivered his commemorative address. Sir Manny Bade, KCR, delivered the “Ultimo Adios” in Spanish.
Further to the concern expressed by our Consul General regarding the flooding victims in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao, Sir George mentioned that Rizal Canada has launched a fund raising for the victims and survivors in the stricken areas in Mindanao. The Knights in Canada is raising funds to express their financially and morally support to the affected people in the area.
Wreath Laying, Consul General with Ladies: L-R: Ladies of Aspiration of Rizal, 3rd from Left, President Lady Asun Ramos; LKoR Lady Odette Virey, Consul General Pedro O. Chan, KCR, Lady Bing Marasigan, Lady Dolly Poblete; School Trustee Lady Marlene Mogado, and another Lady from Aspiration of Rizal.
With the immediate response of the Knights, Canada Region was able to raise $970.00 to this date. Among those who donated are Markham Deputy Mayor Sir Jack Heath, Sir George & Lady Dolly Poblete, Sir Popoy & Ligaya Cana, Bro. Renato & Tessie Guerrero, Canada Region Council, Sir Dr. Tom & Lady Odette Virey, Sir Tom and Lady Tina Ng, Sir Bert & Nellie Mondragon, Sir Dr. Romy & Grace Sinajon, and Mr. Jun Palcuesa. More donations are expected from the Chapters, once they obtained their Chapter’s approval. Collection shall continue to January 06, 2012. We will bring our collection to Rizal Headquarters by Mid-January, so as to reach the people of Mindanao early enough to meet their needs.
The success of this Martyrdom celebration at Earl Bales Park and in Carnegie Hall was made possible by the efforts of Host Commander Sir Manny Yanga, KCR and his Scarborough Chapter.
(PRESS RELEASE)
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