HULI MAN, NAIHAHABOL DIN

Last month, Dale Almenario had a chance to go home for a family visit. Along with his intention to see his former classmates and friends was to surprise one person who had a given his whole life to the seminary. He has done tremendous sacrifice but with little if not late recognition. This time some kindhearted and well endowed VAI shared a small amount in recognition for his service to them/us. Below is the story of Dale.

Last Monday, in the presence of Fr. Ollie Negrosa, CM and Fr. Mariano Silva, CM, I handed to Mang Tony a thank you card and some money in the amount of $610.00. He was very surprised when we summoned him to the refectory in San Marcelino. I told him the money came from some members of VAI and is given to him in appreciation of his services to us when we were in the seminary. I told him that his chauffering us has brought us to far and distant places. He was in the verge of tears and was so thankful for the token of appreciation. I apologize that we did not have any pictures of the moment.

I want to thank and recognize the following who expressed their profound gratitude to the services of Mang Tony by way of their contribution: Fr. Ed Jocson, Fr. Ed Escober, Gem Mella, Jobalt, Norman Razal, Dale Almenario, Los Angeles VAI members who pooled their money together, and a member who wants to remain anonymous.

Deacon Dale