Another Marawi Soldier Applauded As He Saved Hostages By Laying Down His Arms In Front Of Enemies

In the light of the months-long battle in Marawi we have witnessed heroism and gallantry from our very own soldiers. While most of the heroes we saluted are already in the other life, having given their life protecting us in the battlefield, the hero on spotlight now is still alive.

A Facebook user named Josephine Jaron Codilla showed her appreciation to one soldier named CPT Jeff Buada of the 15th Scout Ranger Company.

To me, the ultimate act of gallantry and heroism was displayed yesterday by someone who deserves maybe even more than the Medal of Valor.

According to her, Buade removed his helmet, puts down his firearms, orders the units behind him to cease fire and even ordered the tanks to stop their engines so that they won't agitate the enemies.

He 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 requested all the units behind him to cease fire, to put off the engines of tanks in order not to agitate the enemies, many of whom were in a state of war shock.

He then proceeded in talking to the hardcore enemies to let them move the hostages to the hospital before the fighting resumed.

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. After 4:00 p.m., fighting resumed.

Codilla then proceeded in thanking the soldier for the gallantry he showed amidst the war.

Allow me to extend the gratitude of a grateful nation to our living hero, CPT JEFF BUADA, 15th Scout Ranger Company. Your courage and gallantry were witnessed by so many, they will live to tell the tale. God bless you, Sir.

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Source: Facebook