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Name/email: Carl Lemuel P. Marquez/cllpm_1408@yahoo.com School: Claret School of Quezon City Section: 1-BPC Age: 14 Country: Philippines

1.) How does your community (school, town, country) select to remember World War II? Examples: holidays, memorials, songs, movies, books.

When the Philippines were put under the control of the Japanese, some of the influences and effects that they brought to our country continued to affect us until the present time. Some places that were used by the soldiers, both Philippine and Japanese, were considered historical and still pre-war. These places also became famous tourist spots and are visited by many people. The experiences and memories of some of the Filipino soldiers, which remained fresh in their minds, were very educational and inspiring because of the thought that these events changed what we are today. Some of these changes may be good or bad.

2.) Do you know of anyone who was involved in some aspect of the World War II? If so, what is their connection? If possible, can you send a picture?

My grandfather, Gaspar Marquez, was one of the Philippine soldiers who fought bravely and offered their lives during the war against the Japanese. Those soldiers were considered models of true-blooded Filipinos who fought because of their desire to achieve freedom in the land where they were born and nourished.

3.) Is there anything else you would like to add?

We would just like to thank Mr. Michael Fitzgerald and his colleagues for giving us students here in Claret School of Quezon City, Philippines this opportunity to share with you some things that we consider as essential parts of the history of our country. Again, thank you and best regards…

“Mabuhay!” (a famous term here in the Philippines which means “Long Live!”)