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MessageDuring the 9
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Founding Brigade Anniversaryof COL BENITO T DE LEON (GSC) PACommander, 104
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Infantry (Sultan) Brigade, 1ID, PA26 October 2009Amenities…It is an honor to stand before you today as the Commander of 104th Infantry (Sultan) Brigadeand celebrate this unit’s 9th Founding Anniversary. It is a privilege to be with the esteemedand well-meaning leaders of the different sectors from across our assigned area of responsibility—the Province of Lanao del Norte and Iligan City. And we thank the Almightyand all His blessings for this wonderful day.A year ago, Sultan Brigade commemorated its 8th Founding Anniversary. It was the first to be held by this brigade in mainland Mindanao having been just deployed in Lanao del Norteafter its previous assignment in the Island Province of Jolo since 2000 to early 2008.However, the prevailing conditions last year were not the same as what we enjoy today. Inthe wake of the August 2008 atrocities and the ensuing intensive military operations, theanniversary celebration then was held in a hinterland outpost amid austere conditions with just our own soldiers—without guests—gathered for the occasion.The struggles and challenges the brigade faced at that time were ranging from hopelessness,desperation, resignation, and even indifference of the very own people we were tasked to protect. Rightfully or wrongfully, these sentiments were from their past experiences of mistreatment or plain thoughtlessness by the military. Despite these, our units and soldiers persevered to perform their tasks with the intent on showing and proving to the people thatwe, the Army, have changed or are transforming towards professionalization. Thus, with thehelp of interested and caring organizations in the civic sector, the communities eventuallyresponded positively and we now reap the fruits of our collective labor—an improved peaceful condition.So for this year, favorable peaceful conditions would allow the holding of a celebration hereat our main headquarters; and, the opportunity to open up and become more transparent to the public by way of a camp exhibit to explain our roles and showcase our accomplishments. Theimproved atmosphere permits us to socialize with several personalities notably from the civilsector to relish our achievements. Some of whom we honor today for helping us attain our 
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