"MILITARY OFFICER REMOVES HELMET, PUTS DOWN RIFLE AND TALKS FACE-TO-FACE WITH HARDCORE TERRORISTS ."
In all the years she had spent covering the soldiers in the front lines, yesterday was quite special for Ms Josephine Codilla, a renowned broadcaster.
Yesterday, she witnessed what she considered as the most selfless, ultimate act of gallantry and heroism ever displayed in combat.
She claims this act deserves even more than the Medal of Valor. In her facebook post, she said, "the young officer literally put his life on the line to rescue hostages by removing his helmet, putting down his firearm and urging hard core terrorists face-to-face to free their hostages and allow the soldiers to bring the wounded to the hospital."
"He also requested all the units behind him to cease fire, to put off the engines of tanks in order not to agitate the enemy, many of whom were in a state of war shock. From 11:00 in the morning until almost 4:00 in the afternoon, with the help of soldiers from other units, women and children were moved to safety," she added.
Fighting resumed at 4pm that day after the vulnerable women and children were out of danger.
A greatful nation expresses its gratitude to a living hero, CPT JEFF BUADA of the 15th Scout Ranger Company. Your courage and gallantry were witnessed by so many and they will live to tell the story.
Cpt Buada is among the wounded souldiers during the initial stages of the siege. He went back to lead his company to action after recuperating from gunshot wounds in his legs.
Special thanks to the terrorist who heeded the call for truce. Such is an act of chivalry rarely seen from terrorists.
Mabuhay ang Bansang Pilipinas!
Tunay na bayaning maituturing ang ating magigiting na sundalo. Maraming salamat sa buong pusong pagsisilbi sa sambayanang Pilipino.
Salamat din sa pag share @kawal.
welcome @aarlinn... its an honor to be able to tell the tales of our heroes.
@surpassinggoogle sir. its a nice post. pls have a read and thanks :)
@cleverbot
tunay na bayani. di nya alam na pwede sya. patayin sa mga oras na yun pero malakas ang loob nya. mailigtas lang ang mga tao na hostage at ang mga sugatan. para madala sa hospital. nakakadurog ng puso at nakaka proud. :) :) i salute you.
@cleverbot
he knew the consequenses and did it anyway... big heart.
@kawal? what happened? a portion is suddenly missing from your post.
Anyway, Salute to all Filipino soldiers!
must have messed up with it when I was editing. thanks for calling my attention.
@st3llar
My salute to CPT Buada sir!
and to you @kawal thanks for sharing yet another epic story of heroism and gallantry of the Filipino soldiers!
thanks @precise... we are all heroes in our own right. you do great things in this platform. I salute you.
Nakakahangang kbyanihan...
Nakaka iyak at nakaka proud. Pagpalain pa nawa ng Panginoon ang ating mga sundalo. Salamat po sa pagshare nito. Nakaka good vibes!
welcome po...
I am proud of being Filipino. We have a heart of kindness, friendly and loving.
Proud Pinoy!
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Mabuhay ka po sir Buada, sa lahat ng sundalo, at sa lahat ng mga taong nasa likod ng tagumpay laban sa laban na ito. Salamat din sa pagbahagi ng balitang ito sir @kawal .
welcome po mam.
#untalented.
Thank you for your courage Cpt Buada!
All those women and children are alive because of you. Amazing.
thanks po
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