"Thank You" VWBro Romulo Palacol Alcala, PDDGM

It has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to call from the shores of time, from the bosom of a beloved family and the society of devoted Brethren, our VWB Romulo Palacol Alcala, PDDGM.

I am sensible that no effort of mine could pay an adequate tribute to the ennobling traits of character which (has ever) distinguished him in all his intercourse and associations with men, more particularly in our Fraternity. Just the same, I will try, as a gesture of thanking him for what I’ve become as a Master Mason (as I am) today.

VW Romy has left to us; who loved and admired him, a name which we will hereafter fondly cherish, so beautifully sublime in its perfect resignation to the will of Providence, to feel “that He doeth all things well.”

We pay tribute to his worth, and will borne him to the grave and will leave him wrapped in his quiet slumbers. We will look upon his tomb, and there, his once active form lies cold and still, robed in the habiliments of the grave; his genial eye is closed, and his hand so wont to grasp our own is still and calm in death; the soul which inspired it has fled; his cheek is no longer flushed with hope and he has no part in anything that is done on earth.

How forcibly this event reminds us that we are but travelers on the stormy ocean of life; and we feel that he has only crossed the ocean of time to another land and a fairer clime, and that his spirit will rise above the din and mists of earth and float amid the sunlight of the Celestial Lodge above.

VW Romy had no doubt excelled in dedicating himself to be respectable in life and in our Craft. He is a kind thoughtful brother who has always displayed an intense interest for the welfare of the Craft. He has practically educated our generation in the knowledge of Freemasonry. He has never failed to assist at every opportunity. He is a highly informed brother, respected, loved and admired throughout the Craft, which in itself is a testimony to his outstanding character.

He tirelessly taught us (about)the floor works and rituals, proper decorum, Masonic principles, laws and jurisprudence, and guided us to grasp the true meaning of what Freemasonry is. He was a vigorous advocate of the true Masonry within us. VW Romy is the epitome of the adage, “The true Mason labors for the benefit of those who are to come after him.”

Thus, go well, our dear Very Worshipful Brother, knowing full well that you have not only fulfilled your "Charge" but you have indeed led it!!!

By Bro. Abner Valenzuela
Pinagsabitan Lodge No. 26
Santa Cruz, Laguna

Condolences: VWBro Romulo P. Alcala, PDDGM

Mga Kapatid,

Ang mga kapatid na bumubuo ng Sierra Madre Lodge 181, Paete, Laguna,MD RIV-B, ay buong pusong nakikiramay sa pamilya, kamag-anak,at kaibigan ni VW Romulo P. Alcala.

Sumalangit nawa ang kanyang kaluluwa... tanggapin nawa siya ng maluwalhati ni GAOTU sa kanyang kaharian...

Paalam kapatid na Romy...


Rod A. Adricula
Sierra Madre Lodge 181
Paete, Laguna
MD RIV-B

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Kuya Rod,

Napaka lungkot ng pahayag mong ito. Wala ako ngayon sa Pilipinas at paki pahatid sa mga naiwanan ni Kuyang Romy ang taos pusong pakikiramay sa kanyang maagang pagpunta sa lugar na wala pang nakakabalik.

Bro Joe, Sis Eva at Rainbow Andrea Aspuria

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The brethren of Malinaw Lodge No. 25, F&AM extend to the bereaved family, relatives and friends of our departed brother, VW Romulo P. Alcala our sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow. We know that your spirit is now with the GAOTU in that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

Farewell my brother.....

Romulo M. Escondo, PM
Malinaw Lodge No. 25

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Mga Kapatid,

Ako ay buong puso rin nakikiramay sa pagyao ng aking naging Guro, Tagapayo, Kaibigan, Mentor, at Kapatid. Nakapanghihinayang, pero ang lahat at may kadahilanan. Ipinagmamalaki ka namin Utol Romy.

Spc. Jose Carlo R. Delos Santos US Army
Ambrocio F. Flores Chapter Order of De Molay,
Sierra Madre Lodge No. 181 Paete Laguna

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I and the brethren of Dr Jose P. Rizal Lodge 270 (Calamba) are extending our deep condolences to the family of VW Romy Alcala, PDDGM Laguna. He is indeed a big loss to the fraternity as he is our guide in all our masonic works. He is a true friend and a man of God. May he rest in peace....as we pray for the eternal repose of his soul.

Bro. Boy Opina PDDGM
Dr.JP Rizal (Calamba)Lodge 270
Calamba City,Laguna

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My family and I join the bereaved family, relatives and friends of VW Romy Alcala in deep prayers for the eternal repose of his soul.

So long, my very worthy brother. Well done.

Bro. Ramoncito B. Piaña, PJGL
Saranay Masonic Lodge no. 193
Guam, USA

"judge with candor, admonish with friendship, and reprehend with justice"

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I am one of the granddaughters of Romulo P. Alcala. I was typing his name on Google hoping to know more about the man whom I admire but did not know as well as I should have, when chanced upon this site and read about the reverence with which my lolo's brothers hold him.

In behalf of the Alcala family, I am deeply humbled. He was a great man and it moves me and my family to know that our grief in his passing is shared by many people whose lives he has touched. I do not know you but I am certain that you mattered to my lolo and I thank you, in behalf of my family for remembering him.

Czarina Alcala Serrano