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Filipinos, Americans honor war veterans

11/11/08

Posted under Foreign Affairs, History, International Affairs, News, Videos

By Marjorie Gorospe
INQUIRER.net

TAGUIG City, Philippines — United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney together with some American and Filipino military dignitaries celebrated the Veteran’s Day at American Cemetery.

“If not for their sacrifices, our nations will never be free. They are the reason why we can vote peacefully, freely and with excitement actually,” said Kenney who joined the honoring of the war veterans.

Kenney said she appreciated the enduring friendship between Filipino and Americans, as she acknowledged Filipinos who served the Americans during the World War II.

“My grandfather and father is also war veteran,” Kenney said, as she disclosed why this day was also close to her heart.

In an interview with reporters, Kenney shared her excitement about the new government under President-elect Barack Obama.

However, she stressed that she is waiting until January when Obama finally settles into the White House.

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