Dec. 22, 2013 - Campaign ends
We received a rush of donations in the few hours counting down toward the end of the fundraising campaign. Thank you, thank you for your support.
- in honor of Restituto M. Guevara & Issac Borro
- 3 anonymous undisclosed donations
- Donation from Laurie Gequillana Ellisor
- We miss you - Josh Michael Dave
- We miss you too Josh Michael Dave! - Rheanna Juanillo
- Merry Christmas! Beautiful backdrop! - Anita Manibusan
- Hi Mommy!!! you look sooo good!!! - Cez Val
- They are at 89% of goal! It's easy to help... forgo that starbucks for 2 for a day and dunk the Lincolns in the pot. You know you've done good. Oh no, Thank you! Let's make this happen! We are at 92% of goal! What a great holiday gift to our history if kababayans can pitch in. Hoping everyone is feeling generous. - C Lisa Lee
- Kailangan natin pag sikapin mabuo itong dokumentaryo. Bigyan po natin ng halaga ang mga kasaysayan ng ating kapwa. "Walang kasaysayan, walang sarili." Panahon na! - C Lisa Lee
- Pls support this project. We only have a few hours left! - Alfred Peredo Flores
- Burt 's film project! Please share and if you know anyone that wants to donate please send them to www.indiegogo.com and search Camp Roxas. Thank you - Star Cruz
- Nice to see Manong Johnny Luces. Are you still active in Aklan Association. Merry Christmas to you and Nang Aida - Marilyn Olay
Dec. 21, 2013
10 a.m. - We received a $500 donation from pontemayor in honor of his Lolo Santos Pontemayor who was part of Camp Roxas and whose hard work allowed the Pontemayor family story to begin in Guam! We also received a $500 donation from Bernadette Provido Schumann and $250 donation in memory of Benjamin and Salvacion Mallo. We thank Rose Hermoso for her kind contribution in honor of her Lolo Andres Villena. Thank you, Si 'Yu'os Ma'ase and Maraming Salamat po for your support of our film project.
- Love Mi Familia! - Christine Guevara Aquinde
- Mr Ricardo Juanillo and his family. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Hello Mrs. Valencia!!! - Ryan Legario
- nene resha, merry christmas and advance happy new year.. regards to tita merlet and to all of u there... - Eula Marie Sotomil Sumanghid
- Great pic...I miss the olden days when our parents used to hang out together - Susan Quenga Olivares
- Beautiful.... It Hi! Mali & Pari....Hi Grand Baby Eloise Bohan
- Nice picture! Sondia's - Anthony R Fejeran
- love it and you guys look great….Hi Ani - Genny Lopez
- Beautiful and lots of memories to uphold.. Nice - Domey Acfalle
Dec. 20, 2013
6 a.m. - We received a a kind contribution from Ramulfo F. Zapanta ("Snooks"), Jr. in memory of Fermin V. Zapanta, Sr., Labor Superintendent of Camp Roxas. Thank you, Si Yu'os Ma'ase and Maraming salamat po.
- That's my uncle! Fermin V. Zapanta is my great grand father. - Marie Zapanta
Dec. 19, 2013
6 p.m. - We received a kind contribution from nlaurente in memory of Josue Laurente. Thank you, Si Yu'os Ma'ase and Maraming salamat po for your support.
- Way to go Nolly Laurente! - Brian Laurente
- Thank you Dad and Uncle Toto...Laurente brothers! - Nolly Laurente
From: Victor Camacho, 6:15 am
Burt, $50 towards your project from Vic, Rosemarie, Jake, Ryan and Victoria Camacho. Merry Christmas, my brother. Let me know where to send check. Also, if you want to present at Rotary Club of Tumon Bay, we have speaker opening in January. I'll schedule and let you know. 20 minute presentation plus question and answer. We are equipped with audio/video, so any kind of presentation good. Even can show a short trailer.
10 a.m. - We received a kind contribution from Avellana31 (Felix & TJ) in honor of Lolo Teodolpho Muyco. Thank you, Si' Yu'use Ma'ase and Maraming Salamat Po for your support of our film project. We also received an $100 donation from noyraz 2! Thank you.
Dec. 16 - 18, 2013
We received a $100 donation from mascura1! Thank you also to C.J. Urquico for your kind contribution to our film project! Thank you, thank you for supporting Under the American Sun.
- You're very welcome. I hope you guys finish the documentary soon, can't wait to see it. - C.J. Urquico
Received via email:
From: Ascura, Michael
Date: Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM
First off, thank you for the project you are working. My father was part of Camp Roxas but I know very little of the camp. You have given me some awareness.
The manifest shows my father as Thomas Ascurra-----with 2 R’s. However, he spelled his name with 1 R, as you see in my name. Could this be a typo? I have done some genealogy on my family and have seen both spellings. The name Ascurra according to my research, originated in South America around Peru or Argentina.
- My father's name was Juanito Montepio Flores. He is listed as Juanito B. Flores. .. His close friends, as I recall, were Panes, Candoleta and Constantino. I don't see Patricio Duron, my uncle. He is not listed as a worker. - Merlinda Duenas
- We miss the picture taken!!! We left right away after the mass. Nice pics. Happy Holidays to Camp Roxas!!- Evangeline Hautea Tablan Escuadra
- My dad, Ricardo L. Juanillo, had a great time. He enjoyed seeing his old friends. I too, had a wonderful time and got to see familiar faces. Thank you all for making this happen! Our parents' legacy will go on forever! God bless and Merry Christmas to all! - Jan Juanillo Guzman
- This is absolutely a 'sweet blessing' to be able to gather these wonderful families together! May the good Lord's face shine upon each and everyone of them, especially the patriarchs and matriarchs! - Ginger Underwood
Dec. 15, 2013
10:30 a.m. - Attended mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Agat with Camp Roxas families. We took a group picture of everyone there and enjoyed the great merienda afterwards. We then took family portraits at Burt Sardoma's photo studio in East Agana.
Dec. 14, 2013
- Our history. Thankful everyday for being here. - MaryLeah Pervez
Dec. 13, 2013
The film research team announces that a partial listing of Camp Roxas passenger manifests is now available on line at http://www.camproxas.com/Manifests.html (password: agat2013). This is work in progress with disclaimer: "These manifests show only a small part of the Filipino laborers immigrating to Guam and are considered INCOMPLETE."
Dec. 12, 2013
- I believe my children's grandfather was one of the camp Rojas group, Benny Respicio Campos, I don't see his name there. - Carmen Babauta
- Carmen Babauta, just private message Camp Roxas to add his name. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Change for correction: De-mala, Rudy...must read...DE MA ALA, RUDOLFO. Add the name: DAVASOL, BERT. Add: PENARUBIA, IGNACIO "Larry" Add: BAIS, JOSUE. Add: AMORA, MANUEL S. Now that I've been spreading the news to the children of the CampRoxas residents ...names have been adding on. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Please ADD ON: EUCOGCO, GUADENCIO ESTEBA, Add On: DIAZ, JULIO, Sr. Delete the name BURGOS, ERIC A. That is the son of Burgos, Dick. Add to the list: ORTENCIO, ADAM - Helen Sales Valencia
- Please join the Camp Roxas facebook site. This site recognizes former Camp Roxas residents that came to Guam to help rebuilt the island after the WWII. I'm searching for your dad's name on the list. Anyways, this group is doing research and a documentary film about the Camp Roxas laborers. You, me and our friends are the second generation of the CR's original residents. Imagine there were roughly 10,000 workers that were housed at Camp Roxas, majority of these workers were from Iloilo, Philippines. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Hi .. Ive heard that my grandfather was a part of this group but I can't seem to find his name ! Can you help pls ?! His name is Demetrio Conferous Torre ( Spell Check Needed ) ...Thank you very much - Kai Jean Torre
- Hello, how can i find out if my grandfather was part of this camp? My aunt told me he might have been because it was around the time he came to Guam. Pls let me know. All i know is his name. I was young when he passed away. He didnt really share much stories about his life. His name is Demetrio Cofeeros Torre - Charles GeorgeThe name "Weldefonso Oropel Escalona" should be the correct spelling. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks. all i know is my dad came from iloilo in the early 60's - Welly Escalona
- Hello, my name is Bernaleen Abecendario Whiteside, my father is Felicito Abecendario, & he was there @ camp Roxas. He lives with me here in Spanaway, WA. Both of my parents are still alive, my mom retired from teaching @ GW in 95. I believe that the name listed is actually from my dad & another member of Camp Rojas. He can still remember his time spent there & would love to be included. We all miss Guam & our friends in Agat! My dad does not remember what month he went to Guam, but the year was 1948 & he is from Mandurriao, Ilo Ilo. This is exciting! I will get as much info from him as I can & send to you asap! Thanks! Aida & Johnny Luces are my godparents! Saw them on site! Fyi- Bernaleen Whiteside
Dec. 10, 2013
10 a.m. - About the film title: Under the American Sun.
On one level, a reference to the lyric: "Planting rice is never fun, something, something til the set of sun." It was a song taught to Filipinos by Americans in post Spanish american war era to teach them English. It presents a condescending perspective of the industrious nature of the Filipino, but was widely adopted into the culture nonetheless. The American Sun then is a wry twist on the relationship of the Filipinos and Americans. Are we at the mercy of America to develop further as a global nation? Or we a tool for America to develop strategically? Either way, the opportunities it has provided directly or indirectly for us has been tenfold. On the other hand, have we also sacrificed our unique Filipino identity and replaced it with a hybrid sense of nationalism? - Gino Provido
- I remember this song growing up with the Analista's... My nina Renee Analista used to sing this song to me lol - Susan Quenga Olivares
- I believe my children's grandfather was one of the camp Rojas group, Benny Respicio Campos, I don't see his name there. - Carmen Babauta
- My father, Carlos Ilustre, was one of Camp Roxas' first "residents", however, the name listed is Junior Ilustre and I am not aware of any other Ilustres from that time span. - NevaRolando Eucogco 5 a.m. - Thank you everyone for your help and review. An updated partial listing compiled for the film project is attached. Any additional names or changes will only be accepted by email: camproxasguam@gmail.com or via FB messages. - Bernie Schumann
Dec. 9, 2013
- My grandfather's name is Federico Gevera Pervez Sr. Per my father, my grandfather arrived on Guam in 1947 (2nd batch) - Cristine P-CruzThank you for the invite. I will bring my father. Happy Holidays. - Oriana Villasoto Sevilla
- I will try to make the mass but have a wedding to attend at 2:00. See you then. - Helene Alerta Anderson
- Thank you so much. I'll make sure that I'll be attending. - Tommy Adame
- If your father was a resident of Camp Roxas and he has passed away..Please bring his picture. I hope to see as many of my Dad's friends and their family. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Thanks Helen Valencia. When I told my dad about the event he was so excited. We will be there. - Jan Juanillo Guzman
- Sorry i can not attend we have a WVCST Christmas party on that day next time only. - Fely A. Dy
Dec. 8, 2013
10 p.m. - Please note that portraits will be moved to Burt Sardoma Jr.'s photo studio after Sunday mass.
Special Mass of Intentions Dedicated
to Camp Roxas Families
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church,
10:30 a.m. Mass, Sunday, Dec. 15
In-Studio Portraits By Burt Sardoma, Jr.
For Camp Roxas Residents (solo headshot)
and Family (group shot)
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Studio Location: Old Smart Building located in
East Agana by the Mobile Station, First Floor
For info: Contact 777-8412 or camproxasguam@gmail.com
6 a.m. - We received a contribution today from arile1. Thank you, Si Yu'os Ma'ase and maraming salamat po for your support!
- Thanks to Burt S. Sardoma Jr., I finally can begin connecting how my father - late Ernest (Ernie) Arile - came to Guam! I never really realized he was a part of Camp Roxas! Thank you for the info Burt.. please keep me posted! - Nita Lin A
- I do know that my dad lost one of his eyes during his work while at Camp Roxas.. then he became a bartender for the Navy and on to many other hotels.. with his last being at Red Carpet before it closed. - Nita Lin A
- I probably know as much of your dad as you. He was a true and loyal friend. - CarlandGeri Gutierrez
- Thank you, Uncle Carl and Geri. My dad never mentioned Camp Roxas (probably because he was an inspector at EPA by then) and that he was an H-2. I wish I knew what the acronyms on the manifest read (TUCL???). Many of my "Uncles" have since passed on, so finding out about this part of his history will be a challenge for me.. at least I have my great grandfather from my paternal side. - Nita Lin A
- Here is my dad when he was 32 years old. Guess which on was he? The one on the bottom drinking.The beer that they all drank was San Miguel.. He passed away on this date, 17 years ago. We love and miss u!!!! - Bautista Brenda
- I found out that the man next to my dad is Amy baymundo's dad. No wonder why Amy and my brother Abner were good friends. The date on the picture was February 1958. - Bautista Brenda
Dec. 7, 2013
- Leilani, look what was found by Camp Roxas. #31 ...Garces, Jose S. Please share with your siblings. - Helen Sales Valencia
- Thank you, Helen. It really means a lot to us. - Lelian G. Espinosa
- This (picture) was taken in February 1958. I just found this and I don't know who my dad was with - Bautista Brenda
- Wish I could join, but family wedding takes place that same day. - Josephine M. Laniog
- Wow thank you! Joe Jumayao Jr. My dad would love to see this! - Fred Jumayao
Thank You
Si Yu'os Ma'ase and Maraming Salamat Po to the following donors for contributing to our successful fundraising campaign on indiegogo.com.
Anita Linda Arile
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Berry Minott
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Bruce M. Thorson
C.J.Urquico
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Christina Lee
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Donald Rubinstein
Esther T. Mallada
Evangeline H.T. Escuadra
Fred and Mae Hope Avellana
Haze Espiritu
Helen Anderson
J. Malilay
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Janet Sardoma
Jean Paul DeGuzman
Jillette Leon-Guerrero
Josephine Garrido
Josephine Laniog
lgellisor
Marianne Pontemayor
Michael Ascura
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Nlaurente
Noel Muyco
Philip A. Patricio
Pontemayor Family
Queen Little
Ramulfo F. Zapanta (“Snooks”)
rcganon
Ron Christine Guevara Aquinde & Family
Rosemarie Hermoso
Schumann Provido Family
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Victor & Rosemarie Camacho & Family
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