Avery Montiero is a fire officer, driven by a sense of duty and by the expectations of her father. Though her profession as a firefighter is her duty, her true passion lies in cooking, a dream stifled by her father's strict prohibitions which silent...
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"He answered the call, not for glory, but because it was his duty. It was who Fire Lieutenant Aidan Callejo was."
Napatingin kami kay Sei-jey na nasa harapan na nagsalita. Lumabas na ang resulta at binigyan siya ng warning base sa naging imbestigasyon. Pero imbes na magsaya sa pagbalik niya ay napalitan iyon ng lungkot.
The honor guards, including me, formed a straight line. We are in formation, shoulders back and heads held high, showing respect and honoring our fallen comrade. Our Supervisor.
We are all wearing our navy blue uniforms, matched by our navy blue trousers with a black leather belt and black shoes. On the left side of our uniform is the logo of the Fire and Rescue Department and lines, signifying our rank.
Sa bawat uniporme makikita ang badge namin, medals at ribbons na nakalagay sa may dibdib na parte. Simbolo iyon ng naging serbisyo at karangalang natanggap namin. Nakasuot rin kami ng putting gloves. While on our heads are the black caps with the Fire and Rescue Department insignia, symbolizing authority and our commitment.
Sei-jey stands on the podium, leading the last alarm ceremony, as he is the Captain. Near the podium is a brass bell. To the right is the casket rests on a wooden platform. It was draped in the Philippine flag. It is where Aidan lay peacefully.
Directly across from the podium is the parked firetruck of the fallen firefighter's team. Sa kalapit nito ay ang mga magulang ni Aidan, ang mahal niya sa buhay, kaibigan, kakilala, at kamag-anak na pigil hikbing nakaupo. Nandoon rin ang ibang residente, attendees, at ibang officers.
"A firefighter answered the call of duty, but no one could have ever known that it would be his last. We train, we prepare, but nothing truly prepares us for the day one of our own doesn't come home," seryosong sabi ni Sei-jey. Bakas sa boses nito ang lungkot.
"To honor the fallen of Firefighter Aidan Callejo, this is his last call."
Maya maya pa ay humakbang ito palayo sa podium at tumayo kaharap kami. Tiningnan niya kaming lahat bago niya binuksan ang radio para simulang tawagin si Aidan. He will now begin the final roll call.
"This is Captain Lirazan, calling out for Firefighter Aidan C. Callejo, Call Sign L1 . Respond if you can."
Malakas na sabi ni Sei-jey. Nakatayo pa rin ako ng matuwid pati na rin ang mga kasama kong naging honor guard. Pinigilan ko ang sarili kong hindi bumagsak kahit nanghina ako nang sinimulan na niya itong tawagin.
He didn't respond to the call, only silence.
Walang sumagot at hindi na muling sasagot si Aidan. Tumulo ang luha sa pisngi namin habang pinagpatuloy ang pagtawag sa kaniya.
"Aidan C. Callejo!"
Tawag ulit sa kaniya ni Sei-jey. Muntik na itong mawala sa composure niya dahil umiiyak na rin ito.
