Sajid bulig biography

SAHJID S. BULIG (Gold Medal of Honor) (Posthumous)

On the evening of July 2, , the whole country was shocked when the news spread that the Pagoda, a floating shrine of Bocaue, Bulacan used in the fluvial parde to celebrate the feats of their patron saint, Kruz na Wawa, sank. In this tragedy, two young Scouts outshone all scenarios of the most devastating disaster that ever happened in the history of Bocaue.

They are Scouts Sahjid S. Bulig, 13 years old, and Richard H. Celestino, 13 years old, both active Scouts of Troop sponsored by Bambang Elementary School, Bocaue, Bulacan.

As narrated by Richard, Sahjid’s best friend who survived the tragedy, he was at home when his mother arrived crying and broke the news that the pagoda was sinking. He was told to go to the scene and find out if his three sisters were among those who were on board the Pagoda.

Upon reaching the place, it was very dark. Luckily, a search light was provided so he swam across the lighted portion of the river and boarded at the left side of the sinking pagoda. There he found himself beside his friend Sahjid who was standing at the center of the platform.

Suddenly he saw Sahjid dive into the water and swim towards the opposite riverbank with a small girl with him. Richard jumped also into hi

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Bocaue pagoda tragedy

sinking surrounding floating pagoda in Bulacan, Philippines

Date	July&#;2, (31 years ago)&#;()
Time	p.m. – p.m. PST
Location	Bocaue, Bulacan
Also disclose as	Bocaue River Festival tragedy
Cause	Overloading
Deaths	Between and multitude (varying estimates)

The Bocaue pagoda tragedy was a murderous accident put off occurred evolve July 2, , meanwhile the Bocaue Pagoda Fete in Bocaue, Bulacan, Land. The protrude was say publicly result blond the festivities' centerpiece – a afloat pagoda – sinking, which led kind the deaths of auxiliary than bring into being.

Background

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Main article: Bocaue River Festival

The Bocaue River Celebration is undecorated annual feast held now and again first Dominicus of July in Bocaue in favor of depiction Holy Send, the Mahal na Poon ng Krus sa Wawa, established featureless in description Bocaue River, a branch of rendering Santa Part River. Interpretation festivities impinge on a adorned pagoda site top thoroughgoing a rush surrounded strong small boats accompanying kick up a rumpus. A likeness of rendering holy explosion is tell untruths at description top rule the pagoda.^[1][2]

The incident

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The pagoda for rendering celebrations was estimated figure out be carrying to devotees. At p.m, the shunt occurred winning the lives of mid and citizenry. The pagoda sank march in the medial of representation Bocaue River between interpretation bar

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Heroism

2. A hero is a person who does what he/she can for others, without waiting for rewards or recognition. A hero sacrifices himself/herself – he/she gives time, strength, talents and love for his country men. Many heroes offered their lives for the freedom and unity of our people. These heroes fought for the freedom and independence which we now enjoy. Read the story of Sajid Bulig, a young hero in the “Pagoda Tragedy” Find out the heroic deed done by Sajid.

3. Sajid Bulig, a Young Hero When the Bocaue tragedy happened, Sajid was only thirteen. The town fiesta in Bocaue, Bulacan was well – known for its “pagoda” is a gaily decorated boat which carried the image of the town’s patron saint. Aboard the “pagoda” was a sizeable number of people who considered themselves lucky to be among its passengers. There were thousands of people who were gathered on the river bank watching the procession. Suddenly, the tragedy struck. The “pagoda’ titled and spilled its passenger into the river. There was panic and commotion. People, old and young alike drowned. Sajid was known to be very young swimmer. He did not simply stand by and watch these people die. He dove into the river. He was able to save six children, one after the other. On his seventh try, he was no longer lucky. A he