My next posts will be all about my life as a cadet in PMA. Let me first share to you one of the Academy song that always made me proud when I sing it along with the Corps. When it is sang, every cadet and cavaliers stood still and expected not only to memorize the lyrics but also sing it at the right tune. But nevertheless, what's far more important is what the song embodies... PMAers must take pride of all their accomplishments as cadets, which they did through hardship and sacrifices... through our Lord's guidance, by the Honor Code and to what PMA stands for. That each one, as they leave the PMA portal, can only continue this "PRIDE" if they serve their country honestly and truthfully and take courage not to tolerate anyone who does otherwise. I just hope that each and every one who graduated and even those who have not, still keep the message of the song in their hearts...and lives with it. Yahweh bless.
| Oh, proud and bold you stand! Bright beacon of the land Let loyal sons proclaim Thy glorious name Wherever we may be O'er land or deep blue sea, We'll raise a song to Thee, Academy, Oh, Hail to Thee! At every end of day We hope and fervent pray The honor you instill Doth guide our will! | May Thy sons ever be Men of INTEGRITY COURAGE and LOYALTY, PMA, Oh, Hail to Thee! When bells for us are rung And our last "taps" is sung Let generations see Our country free Oh, lead to righteous way Those solid ranks of gray Thy virtues to display Academy, Oh, Hail to Thee! |
Music by: Quirico P. Evangelista (PMA '40)
Lyrics by: Reynaldo A. Mendoza (PMA '40)
Lyrics by: Reynaldo A. Mendoza (PMA '40)
