The Philippine Air Force (PAF) fired three rifle volleys for the late actress Isabel Granada yesterday, Nov. 12, at the Arlington Memorial Chapels before her body was cremated.
They also presented the Philippine flag which was used to cover Granada’s coffin to Mommy Guapa, Granada’s mother, who was comforted by Hubert Aguas, Granada’s son.
In a statement on their Facebook page, PAF remembers Granada’s contribution to their ranks.
“Sometime in 2001, the late Ms Granada was recruited by the PAF through its Direct Enlistment program. She was temporarily assigned to the Air Force Special Service Group and was given an Air Force Specialty Code skill in recreation (volleyball). From an Airwoman, she was then promoted to Airwoman Second Class.
“She spent a year as an active PAF enlisted personnel as part of the PAF Women’s Volleyball team and opted to remain as a reservist where she continued her support by willingly performing, hosting, and lending her celebrity status to draw crowd in PAF events.
“Her proper demeanor, both as a celebrity and an aviation enthusiast, also contributed to the PAF’s public image by virtue of her reservist status, which she had proudly admitted,” PAF said.
Granada passed away after she suffered from brain aneurysm in Doha, Qatar last Nov. 4.
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