Nazario Cruz Santos was born November 27, 1925 in the city of Taguig, Metro Manila Philippines. Nazario will always be remembered for his courageous personality, straight-forward and patriotic ways. He has served in World War II in the Battle of Bataan where he was involved in the Death March. His wife's name is Caya Deito Santos (she passed away in October 5, 2006), in whom he fell deeply in love with and they had 4 children - three boys (Eufracio, Angelo and Nazario Jr) and one girl whom is my mother Marietta. Nazario (my grandfather) passed away on January 4th, 2012 just after the holidays in which he was suffering from congestive heart failure for the past 4-6 months prior to him passing.
I will always remember my grandpa Nazario for his inspirational ways because he always gave me advice in how to be a better person overall and also he told me to be strong and keep going forward. My grandpa always talked about his World War II stories and I'm impressed at everything he's been through - I can truly call him a true fighter, because he has a true blood of a soldier, very dedicated and loves serving his country, both the Philippines and the United States.
RIP dear Grandpa... You are now set free. Born November 27, 1925 - January 4, 2012 at around 1:30am at Sharp Memorial Hospital. Nazario Cruz Santos, Commander, Life Member of VFW, DAV, AMERICAN EX-POW & UNIFILVA - COMERADESHIP, LOVE OF GOD AND COUNTRY, PATRIOTISM. He will always be remembered for his courage, bravery and patriotism - served in WWII and a great leader for many of his Filipino-American Veterans in the San Diego community. May you rest in peace grandpa. We love you always and forever. You have taught me to be stronger in so many ways. You will always be my living legacy and my inspiration. You are now reunited with Lola Kaye (grandma). Thank you for raising me..
