LGUs, private sector should help WWII veterans

DYING HEROES. Readers called up The Ear to say that they were touched by news reports of World War II veterans having a difficult time in processing their claims for the $9,000 benefits package from the US. Many of the war veterans came from different provinces of Bohol, Siquijor and Negros Oriental. A school teacher commented, “Wala na lang unta sila gipa-anhi. Ang local government na lang unta niadto sa ilang lugar para ma-process ilang papers. Kaluoy intawon sa atong mga dying heroes. Bisan gakango-kango na, ni-anhi gyud.”

HELP THEM. A daughter of one of the veterans expressed difficulty in helping her father process his papers since they are from Negros Oriental and don’t have relatives in Cebu. She is suggesting that the Local Government Units should help these veterans to lighten the load of these war heroes. She said, “Nag-expect ko nga motabang unta ang government nato sa pag-assist sa atong mga beterano. Luoy kaayo tan-awon ang uban nga naningkamot ra gyud sa ilang kaugalingon. Mas maayo sab kung ang private sector and civic groups can help in their own little way. Mga hero gud ni sila unya, feeling nila gipasagdan ra sila.”