Last survivor of Bataan Death March buried

Full story: www.kgun9.com/news/local-news...
Paul Kerchum died just short of his 103rd birthday

[@mrfilamfishing]

As a Filipino and a US Air Force officer. Maraming salamat Chief Kerchum from the bottom of my heart.

[@spartanwarrior1]

@stormrange di ka namin kailangan😒

[@ThugLife_031]

@@spartanwarrior1 Ugaling hayop lng??

[@hdk07]

​@@spartanwarrior1 pota hahah

[@evilydal]

Want to join Air force but still finding a good recruiter here in the pacific

[@nancyrb3805]

@@spartanwarrior1 kahit naturalized ka pa sa sinabi mong yan di mapagkakaila ugaling pinoy mo 🦀

[@jpm1477]

65 miles! This man walked 65 miles under the scorching summer heat with little to no food, water and rest. If you stop, you will be stabbed or shot by the Japanese. The only sustenance the soldiers during the death march got were from the locals in small villages along the way who risked their lives in giving the American and Filipino soldiers food and water in the cover of darkness or roadside bushes. A true survivor! May he rest in peace.

[@Yvagne]

Rest in peace, Sir. 🫡 We remember and pray for all those victims of Bataan Death March, for the American and Filipino soldiers alike. 💐🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@biancasnc]

as someone who lives in bataan and constantly sees the death march markers on the street everyday, i want to express my deepest gratitude towards your service. i will never forget what everyone in the death march has gone through, and i will live with pride in this province to show my gratefulness to you. may you rest in peace sir.

[@Redplane500]

My uncle who was a member of the Philippine Scout that defended the hills and shores of Bataan, along with many Americans left behind by Gen MacArthur, survived the march but died of Malaria in a prison camp located in Capas, Tarlac, some 100 km north of Bataan. It was a painful death. We owe these special group of soldiers a debt of gratitude.

[@edgarbarraca2885]

Si Joma lang masaya at kanyang alipores

[@malcolmong5488]

@@edgarbarraca2885 kuya ww2 to’ hindi panahon ni Marcos

[@charlesbenedict8032]

@@edgarbarraca2885 bobo mo putanginaka

[@jmcasaje9108]

​@@edgarbarraca2885 kayong mga pasista pati na mga alipores ninyo ang masaya... Baka nga masaya pa kayo sa mga ginawa ng idol mong si Hitler eh

[@st-6837]

@@edgarbarraca2885 Anong connect?

[@gabrielix9033]

We are expressing our condolence for the families loss, we thank him for his service. My Grandfather is also a survivor of the Bataan Death March, he's 105 years old and still alive today, we just had a tribute of him in my channel.

[@konstrakph]

So this Man is not the last Bataan Death March survivor.

[@bbmakaro3440]

​​@@konstrakph he was, it's just that there's also survivor in the ph

[@skittles2]

​​@@konstrakph they said "American" survivor. There are still a small number of survivors of the Death March in the Philippines. Sadly, my own grandfather died many years ago. Other WWII Filipino veterans have organizations. I met one of the young soldiers (then aged 16-21) who faced the Japanese on their own when the camp collapsed. They have the HQ of their association in Baguio City. Still quite a number of members back then but counted. Though, that was 7 years ago.

[@aleciamiaric8799]

❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@suskagusip1036]

​@@konstrakph There's more in the Philippines...Matira ang Matibay.

[@ellamae6360]

My grandfather was put in concentration camp in Capas. He passed away mentioning that. God bless all the soldiers and civilians who suffered there. May they rest in peace. Rest in peace chief Paul Kerchum. Thank you for sharing this part of our shared history.

[@bambukoinnovations]

My granduncle was a Filipino priest who served as a chaplain for the USAFFE survived the Bataan Death March. He became one of the youngest Catholic bishops. I remember him being the most intelligent, firm, and loving person. I miss him dearly.

[@SakyBoy]

My lolo is also part of the bataan death march. He was a philippine scout under the US Army. He died in 2018 at the age of 97. We are proud of you and we miss you lolo. Teodoro Solidum WWII Veteran.

[@elgritton]

As a Filipino and a grandson of a war vet, thank you for your service. May you meet your buddies in the afterlife. The most badass generation of our time.

[@joeyolarteii6184]

Thank you for your service, love and respect from us in the Philippines

[@stecar9122003]

I have been to Bataan several times but I haven't been to the Capas Memorial Shrine yet but I will make it there. I pray that Filipino's and Americans will always be great allies. One of the great Filipinos from the Fighters ROTC Guerrillas was Col. Emmanuel V. De Ocampo and he was a great man who after the war dedicated his life to taking care of the Filipino veterans.

[@christianjunhoffman9142]

As an filipino American sincerely thank you for defending our motherland. Thank you for your service. You will be remembered forever. Salute to you sir

[@redwatch1100]

Thanks for that. Those American and allied guys in PI went through total hell.

[@belabear]

Eto nanaman yung "as a Filipino" commenters

[@christianjunhoffman9142]

@@belabear im not really a full filipino never been to the philippines i was born here in the US. I guess the stereotype was right. People there are so toxic

[@belabear]

@@BINI_Maloi_Colet baka may mas alam pako sayo sa history. at sino nagsabi sayong hate comment yung comment ko?

[@belabear]

@@BINI_Maloi_Coletkayo kase yung mga self centered na pinoy. Yung makakita lang ng ibang lahi na tumikim ng pagkain pinoy magcocomment agad ng "as a filipino" etcc. Dito nga sa pinas napakaraming samgyup na resto may nakita kabang "as a korean" comments?? Kayo ung mga dahilan kung bakit nasa third world country parin ang Pilipinas

[@joshu6394]

My great grand uncle was one of the 60,000 Filipinos in that march. He said "fvck this shit" and ran away as fast as the Japanese guards could aim... Most were not lucky, including Paul Kerchum. The only difference is, my great grand uncle was killed in action 1944, and Paul Kerchum lived full until 2023. Thank you for your service!

[@maaj9754]

As a Filipino, Saludo po ako sayo Chief Kerchum. I pray for your eternal rest and may God Bless the United States of America and the Philippines.

[@marvintabo2122]

wehh di nga

[@angelolazatin6612]

Thank you for service and sacrifice for Filipinos against Imperial Japanese Empire. Kudos from Philippines. May you rest in parasise. 🇵🇭♥️🇺🇸

[@hjmchannel897]

Where is parasise?

[@yeeter1877]

@@hjmchannel897 It's a typo.

[@froilancrisostomo9113]

My grandfather is also a Bataan Death March survivor.He died in 2011 age 96 😇🙏🏻

[@percivalbautista4852]

Thank you for service and sacrifice to our country May you Rest in Peace .

[@brennanespinosa3547]

As a Filipino Citizen, I sincerely like to thank you for your sacrifices for defending our Freedom, liberty and democracy. the sacrifices of you and your brothers in arms will not be forgotten. Thank you.

[@Yojaimnida]

hindi naman pumunta ang Japan dito para sakupin tayo. Dumating ang Japanese dahil kaaway nila ang US. at dahil nasa Pinas ang military base ng US, nadamay tayo. Ang sabihin mo, hindi sana tayo madadamay sa WWII kung wala dito ang mga Amerikanong pokemon. Stop thanking these colonizers.

[@miananat7900]

My grandfather was also a survivor of the Bataan Death March... He was able to escape along with others by pretending to be dead and crawling into the rice paddies. He then proceeded to walk for a month through the mountains to get back home to our province. He died long before I was born, but I am forever grateful and admiring of him and all our great heroes in the war who valiantly gave their service and sacrifice in the pursuit of freedom. Rest in Peace, Chief Kerchum, and saludo po kami sa iyo,

[@dee1901]

I’m in tears .. Thank you for everything Sir.. You’ll never be forgotten 🇵🇭🇺🇸my Mad Salute.

[@jayr1404]

RIP, He'll now be with his brothers in heaven.

[@pinkyguerrero6697]

Freedom is paid by highest price ... Life ... freedom is not free ... Salute to you Sir K ... Thank you so much for your sacrifices & service ... Rest in Peace in God's kingdom you have the most joyous gift of life.

[@dianaverano7878]

Thank you Sir. Words are not enough to express my respect. Salute to you sir. Honor for all American and Filipino soldiers who served WW2. Setting us Filipinos free from Japanese invaders. You all sacrificed a lot just to let us have the happy and free life. You stood firm till the end sir. One of my grandpa, who died young man & single is part of the Bataan dead march and died there. He is the brother of my grand ma. I am a proud descendant. We Filipinos have not forgotten the WW2.

[@norskenorge8808]

Hoorah Diana.. We have not Forgotten Either.. Many Filipinos Gave All. Peace be with You..

[@zzzzzsleeping]

My Grandfather was a gunner in USAF in corregidor Island (Philippines) - walked in the death march (started in Mariveles Bataan to the province of Tarlac) My mother who was born in the island - passed away 2005 in Canada handed me The U.S. flag that i fly every July 4th.

[@lizmrjas5352]

SIR PAUL KERCHUM 🇺🇸 🙏🙏🙏 SALUTÉ 🏆 because of your service we Filipinos 🇵🇭 are enjoying freedom and democracy 💙🤍❤️ BIG BIG AND MANY MANY THANK YOU 🇺🇸🇵🇭💙🤍❤️

[@808shorty_10]

Thank you for your service! ❤️❤️

[@noelduyag9578]

as a Filipino, we thank you for your amazing service and sacrifice sir. salute! 🫡

[@nyok2127]

As a Filipino, the Americans invaded the 🇵🇭 & killed hundreds of thousands of innocent civilian Filipinos only to colonize the Islands Ph during insurrection. What service are you talking about? 🤣 The Philippines most esp Manila was heavily bombarded by the Japanese Imperial Army coz they were at WAR with 🇺🇸 which resulted to about a Million DEATHS among the Filipino population of innocent civilians once again. The Ph was under American Rule before the Japs occupied the islands hence the American Soldiers during The Bataan Death March. 🙄

[@gibberishboner8776]

lmao ! feeling mo ginawa nila yun para sa mga pinoy na ninuno mo?

[@nyok2127]

@@gibberishboner8776 😂😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MovieSummaryTagalog]

@@gibberishboner8776 Kung hindi tayo nabigyan ng Kalayaan, baka hindi ka na pinanganak. Mga ninuno mo ubos na sa gyera. Ang sacrifice ng mga sundalo nila kasama mga sundalo natin ay para sa kalayaan ng lahat ng Bansa kasama sila na sinakop ng Japan.. Hindi lang Pilipinas. Huwag ka masyado sakim.

[@michealasdain8223]

@@gibberishboner8776 yes

[@leonardmichaelmarkrandrup2375]

My grandfather fought in Bataan as a USAFFE officer. He was part of Bataan Death March, survived it and later escaped when they reached Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. He went to fight as a guerilla.

[@arleneauditor4802]

Rest in peace in heaven sir. As a Filipino, I am forever grateful to someone like you sir, for with out you sir and the rest of the people who were there in that time, I don't know where or what happen to Philippines today. God bless your soul in heaven sir.

[@fodera0915]

As a Filipino. Im from San Fernando Pampanga, infront of our house was the road to Bataan Death march. Thank you for your service

[@sevenelven]

It's along the highway not that big of a deal, it's about the survivors not you or me or anyone.

[@hjmchannel897]

What's the point with your comment?

[@raymond-qz6ld]

@@hjmchannel897 When the Bataan Death March was mentioned, he thought he witnessed the incident because the road that the marching soldiers took during WW2 was right next to their house. He thought he would be a star and famous just because of the road.

[@jayraryong2598]

@@sevenelven he said his house was in front of the Bataan Death March road that the soldiers took. Are you even aware that people living in nearby houses along the highway were same people throwing foods, fruits, giving potable water and anything the soldiers can eat to survive the horrendous death march? So it's a big possibility his ancestors were involved in giving aide to soldiers involved in death march. I'm from Philippines with veteran grandfather of WW2.

[@sevenelven]

@@jayraryong2598 Yeah? So? Why do people need to relate every single thing they see online to themselves? Rizal was shot in Bagumbayan and thousands of people pass by it everyday. Do you hear people say "my grandfather witnessed Jose Rizal's execution". There's no relevance and people can't help but to seek online validation

[@johnnysalter7072]

My dad and his brother were there. Dad said the boat ride was worse than the march. His brother died on one of the boatrs, which was later sunk.

[@FoodNPlacesSF]

OMG, I'm sorry. We need to have a documentary/movie about it

[@helloitsme5575]

Thank you for helping us during world War II. Salute to you Sir!🫡🫡🫡🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@Kurneckz]

Thank you for your service! 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I had met another one,he was a neighbor who was also a survivor of this horrible death march, I didn't know about it until later I was a kid and one night I discovered it, I got up to get up a glass of water and noticed someone walking up and down the street and it was weird but it scared me then I head my dad get up to get a glass also, he noticed that I was watching out the window of the kitchen and asked what I was doing and I said what is he doing, he said I'll tell you tomorrow and he did I started crying and he explained everything including that Gen.Wainwright was among the prisoners and how they decapitated them f those who couldn't march anymore,it made me sick. I met the neighbor before but after that I had got sacred and hid from him until later but after that I was okay later he moved closer to his oldest son.

[@johnnysalter7072]

Was your neighbor General Wainwright.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

@@johnnysalter7072 No, sorry if there was any confusion, my dad told me about how they removed Gen Macarthur put him there and they captured him and the others. My dad was in the Army, my neighbor was among the people that was captured along with Gen Wainwright.

[@boggoutt]

No words can truly describe the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who fell in the defense of freedom and liberty. Your spirit and memory shall live on in hearts. Thank you. SALUTE!

[@nosebleed1584]

🤣

[@dodyfriday7986]

we Filipinos is indebted to his sacrifices as a veteran and as a human, a snappy salute sir, i hope your brothers are all smiling receiving you again.

[@jaysonfangon4133]

Thank you for your service and patriotism 🫡

[@krung2tv548]

Thank you for fighting for our country!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Yojaimnida]

Noooo they did not! They bought us from the Spaniards thru Treaty of Paris. Japan was also one of US enemies. Japan did not come to PH for Filipinos but instread came to fight against US troops that resided here. Sadly Filipinos were affected by their fight. Why thank Americans though? They only came here for our resources. Heneral Luna was one of the brave Filipinos who fought against these American exploiters.

[@shibaeditinghehe]

@@Yojaimnida America’s rule like the Spanish had many good influences, They introduced many things that the Spaniards didn’t and they actually came through with their promise of independence, Unlike the Japs and Spaniards. You do realize that without America coming back, We would still be part of Japans Imperial Rule? America saved us from Japanese torture and abuse, And gave us independence, After promising us that a few decades prior.

[@jadeandrie1328]

@@Yojaimnida pake nmin s opinion mo

[@Yojaimnida]

@@jadeandrie1328 FACTS hindi opinion. Bat naman gugustuhin mo pa manatiling mangmang? so wala kang pake sa nangyari dati? wala rin akong pake sayo hahahaha for sure naghihirap ka sa buhay, antanga mo eh.

[@krung2tv548]

@@Yojaimnida korek po...

[@BlackLionPHP]

Thank you for service sir, I'm Pilipino to salute you sir.

[@aerolchristopherinfante]

We are forever grateful for all your sacrifices and service. Maraming salamat po.

[@kristoffermangila]

To Paul Kerchum, a 111 million thanks from the Filipino people and the Republic of the Philippines for your service.

[@swtpaige1004]

Thank you so much for your great service❤🇵🇭🇺🇸💙RIP

[@Yojaimnida]

Hindi naman pumunta ang Japan dito para sakupin tayo. Dumating ang Japanese dahil kaaway nila ang US. at dahil nasa Pinas ang military base ng US, nadamay tayo. Ang sabihin mo, hindi sana tayo madadamay sa WWII kung wala dito ang mga Amerikanong pokemon. Stop thanking these colonizers.

[@AiraCamille]

I grew up in Bataan and Subic Zambales. I always see death march markings along the highway. Thank you to our soldiers.

[@missdelad.deladela7748]

Let us for their souls and honour their heroic acts because, today is the eighty-first anniversary of Bataan Death March and at the same time, Happy Easter Sunday 2023!?

[@vardaelentari8907]

Thank you for you service, good sir. From a Filipina.

[@marvel0765]

Thankyou for your service sir!🙇 🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@Yojaimnida]

Hindi naman pumunta ang Japan dito para sakupin tayo. Dumating ang Japanese dahil kaaway nila ang US. at dahil nasa Pinas ang military base ng US, nadamay tayo. Ang sabihin mo, hindi sana tayo madadamay sa WWII kung wala dito ang mga Amerikanong pokemon. Stop thanking these colonizers.

[@enoshima6699]

Thank you! 🇵🇭 🇺🇸

[@Dragon_Brand]

My late grandpa marched in the Bataan Death March. Our ancestral family hails from the province of Pampanga. He died in the 70s a decade before i was born. Thank you for your service.

[@Jailyn123]

Rest in Peace Sir... From the hearts of millions Pilipinos...🇺🇸❤ Thank You soooo much... For helping us to take back our Freedom....

[@jusartin-ado4595]

Thank you for your service and selflessness for your country and ours sir!

[@shaider1982]

Thank you for your service in my country. My grandpa also survived the Bataan Death March. It is sad that their generation will be gone sooner rather than later but we also should be proud on their achievements and treasure our memories of them.

[@Yojaimnida]

hindi naman pumunta ang Japan dito para sakupin tayo. Dumating ang Japanese dahil kaaway nila ang US. at dahil nasa Pinas ang military base ng US, nadamay tayo. Ang sabihin mo, hindi sana tayo madadamay sa WWII kung wala dito ang mga Amerikanong pokemon. Stop thanking these colonizers.

[@norskenorge8808]

Hooah. Thank You..

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

As a Filipino, thank you sir for the sacrifices! ❤

[@paulmarks8979]

from the philippines, a big big salute.

[@chylemillabangco9467]

Thank you for your service

[@alinocencio1798]

Amazing that most of the Survivors in Bataan Death March actually lived longer than the usual life expectancy.. i heared most of them reach in their 90s...

[@robodrome]

RIP thank you for your service.

[@mihyukie16]

Thank you for your service, RIP 👏

[@cornflakes3071]

Salute sir, thank you.

[@ferdsmacky5425]

🇺🇸🇵🇭thank you for your service sir..

[@bobtag1220]

thank you for your service sir!

[@sfv6]

Thank you Mr Kerchum for sacrifices. We are always grateful.

[@Ethan19Wayne]

Much love and Respect thank you Sir Salute ❤️ 🇵🇭

[@LnP.86]

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace. 🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@Yojaimnida]

Hindi naman pumunta ang Japan dito para sakupin tayo. Dumating ang Japanese dahil kaaway nila ang US. at dahil nasa Pinas ang military base ng US, nadamay tayo. Ang sabihin mo, hindi sana tayo madadamay sa WWII kung wala dito ang mga Amerikanong pokemon. Stop thanking these colonizers.

[@satoshi36100]

Thank you for your service Chief Kerchum (RIP) from the Philippines & Mabuhay!

[@ginocollado960]

Thank you for your service sir!! Big salute!! Condolence to the family.

[@drianmortiz9375]

Rest In Peace Sir, thank for staying and to your service and great sacrifice with our grand parents during those grim chapters of my country 🙏🙏🇵🇭🤝🇺🇸

[@axelrobertmancao6110]

Thank you sir !!! Salute 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@yivelihumekaa9523]

I had a gruncle who also survived the Bataan death march. He died in the year 2000 due diabetes complications. Thank you for their service. All the war veterans of world war 2. 🖐️🖐️🖐️👏👏👏✌️🌎🤟😇🙏

[@manilynmengason4999]

Thank you so much Sir.. Rest in peace.!!!

[@robbaptist7285]

Wow. I didn't know this is recognized because in my country the Philippines it's not being commemorated. My grandfather myself is a survivor of the death march so I really recognize this. May they rest in peace. 🙏

[@Billyjoebob420]

My great grandmother survived bataan and is still alive at the age of 98 she was saved by american soldiers

[@MONTIBON100]

thank u for ur service sir salute to the fallen soldiers 😢😢😢🇵🇭♥️🇺🇸🪖🎖💂‍♂️

[@KurtRusselPH]

My heartfelt condolences from 🇵🇭

[@turboinc.]

Salute❤ from Philippines

[@ividschannel406]

Marami Salamat Po 🇺🇸 🇵🇭

[@haya7162]

Salute to u sir god speed,,the lord jesus,,,may be proud of u on heaven you've done so much in this world,,,🇺🇲🇵🇭 🤜🤛

[@xxlillybubblexx391]

Rest in peace and thank you for your service

[@watchman-ub3hw]

thank you

[@felipenueles2602]

Thank you Sir for your service in our country Philippines have a good rest in Paradise

[@rodneylavitoria482]

rest in peace and thank you...our deepest sympathy from the islands of the philippines...

[@Allen-R]

Thank you for your sacrifice, Sir Kerchum!!!! *o7* May you rest in peace.

[@melonshop8888]

MY FULL RESPECT AND MY SALUTE TO YOU SIR. PAUL KERCHUM. GOD LORD JESUS OPEN THE DOOR TO HERO LIKE YOU. 🕊🕊🕊

[@tambayannicocoi882]

Terribly saddened by the passing of this great man,the last man from the toughest young men of the Bataan Death March!Being a great grand son of a Filipino Guerilla fighter under Bonifacio The Supreme Commander and founder of the Katipunan who fought against the Americans during the Philippine-American war,my snappiest salute,Sir!!!

[@marktyronebaquiran]

As a Filipino Grandson war Veteran. Thankyou fo your service..sir. Rest in Peace 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇲

[@TheBAT69]

God bless his good soul.

[@sildeevillareal1569]

why am i just seeing this only just now. i wished he flew back here in the Philippines to tell his story of survival at that historic event that marked the bravery of these men both Filipinos and Americans soldiers, because for me as a Social Science teacher it is best to hear the word from a person who experience and witness it first hand. it maybe painful to remember but for listeners it is a pride and joy for his life and will to survive. people like him, for me, are people who live to tell the unspeakable story of WW. SALUTE.

[@jdtoledo]

Thank you to those Americans who fought along side our ancestors during the 2nd WW🙏

[@minganddash1417]

Thank you for your service, Paul Kerchum

[@Kazuma0915]

Thank you sir for fighting for our country during terrible times. As a citizen of the Philippines we studied our history very much especially during world war 2. The stories and history we know on what happened that day is eye opening. May your soul rest in peace thank you and good bye.

[@RedTitan5]

And yet some filipinos didn't learn from history..

[@brentchloeferrera7536]

@@RedTitan5 cus of lack of dicipline of kids this days

[@clownman9404]

It's not just 4 months. It's been years since they were starving. They waited for rescue. McArthur promised them with the infamous "I shall return" quote.

[@arnolddmanila986]

RIP Sir,,,thank you❤❤❤❤

[@cyrelsales2605]

Salute ❤️

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

if any americans wondering where death march started it is located in mariveles bataan theres a total of 138 obelisks which ends in tarlac and theres a huge crucifix located in mt.samat in pilar bataan in honor of those soldiers who suffered in the march. the crucifix is also known for its paranormal stories and ghost sightings

[@bryMD]

Thank you Sir Paul 🫡 May you rest in peace 💐🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@jimmybasilio3510]

Veterans Fight for what we have right now, freedom. Don’t waste it .

[@youbong01]

As a Filipino American maraming salamat po sir

[@jeromemark2509]

Thanks for serving

[@baldogtondo7017]

my father was an infantryman of the 5 1st division usaffe and survived the death March and camp o donnel internment camp he died in 1989 of heart attack.

[@SIDTerces]

God Bless those who served. The father of my moms uncle escaped this and it wasn't just him there were a few that did.. ran through the bushes when Japanese soldiers weren't looking.