Join Us - Under the American Sun: Camp Roxas Film Project
Join the Camp Roxas Film Project
Send your comments, information, scanned images or donations to Under the American Sun (Camp Roxas, Agat, Guam). Email to: camproxasguam@gmail.com or write to Bernie Provido Schumann, 177 B Mall St. A401, Tamuning, GU 96913. If you or a member of your family are former Camp Roxas residents or pioneer immigrant Filipino-American laborers on Guam, we especially would like to hear from you.
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From: Rosemary Jalique
Date: Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 8:28 PM
My name is Rosemary Jalique. I am a Filipina who currently resides in New York. My family is from Guam. My father had never revealed such information to myself or my brothers and sisters when we were growing up about the history of Camp Roxas. Only until now when my older brother asked questions about how our family came to live on Guam did this new -found information unravel.
Several of my aunts and uncles reside in Santa Rita. I have recently been informed that my grandfather and father (when he was a young boy) worked at Camp Roxas. My brother's father-in-law recalls vague childhood memories of the Filipino workers at Camp Roxas. He is has lived in Agat all his life and he is Chamorro.
My father joined the Army when he was 19 years old. He has served about 25 years of service. He continues to work for the U.S. Goverment. He and my mother live in Germany. They plan on retiring in 2 years and would like to move back to Guam.
I have e-mailed the website link to my parents, brother and sister-in-law so that they may see the details and pictures of your hardwork. I hope to hear from you soon!
From: Mallada, Bernard Q TSgt USAF
Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM
Good morning. My name is Bernard Mallada and I am product of these hard-working Visayans that arrived on Guam.
Like my uncle and cousin, my father came to Guam to better his life. With the help of my Uncle Leon, he arrived on Guam in the late '60s and pretty much called home after that.
Since then, we have cemented the Mallada legacy with a huge family and only growing. Thank you.
From: Penaredondo, Claudette
Date: Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Hello, my name is Claudette Z. Penaredondo. My great-grandfather is Fermin V. Zapanta Sr. I am interested in knowing more about the Camp Roxas history. I heard bits of pieces of the story from my mom and my grandfather, Fermin L. Zapanta Jr.
When I was little, I had seen a picture of my great-grandfather with one of the Chamorros and the land site they developed. I remember my mom told me that they have a Zapanta Blvd. or some street that was named after them, and also the first bowling alley and or a pool hall.
I would love to visit the site one day and learn the rich roots of my family and pass on to my children one day.
From: Alex Zapanta
Date: Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 3:40 AM
My name is Don Victor A. Zapanta, Jr. I am the son of the late Victor L. Zapanta and grandson of the late Fermin V. Zapanta, Sr.
I saw some pictures of my father and grandpa taken during the time when they were both in Guam. I have never seen any of these pictures before and I really would appreciate it if you can send me copies of pictures where they appear.
Please include also the pictures of the following: Fermin L Zapanta, Jr., Ramulfo L. Zapanta and Manuel Yap.
From: Thelma Devlin
Date: Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 1:40 PM
I am a teacher at Benavente Middle School. I wanted to ask if there is an individual available to make a presentation for my students.
I am in the process of planning activities for Chamorro month. I believe the story of Camp Roxas plays an important role in the history of Guam. My father was part of the camp and I support the endeavors to preserve the legacy of all involved. . .
From: Moki Hino
Date: Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 7:51 AM
My name is Moki Hino and I am an Episcopal priest from Hawaii and am on Guam through May 10.
My grandfather, Bob Hino, was GM of Camp Roxas in the 1960s and I grew up at Masdelco until age 5. I am most interested in your film project and would very much appreciate the opportunity to meet and talk with you while I am on island.
From: Rosanna Barcinas
Date: Mon, May 31, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Bernie:
I just saw the Sunday insert this morning. Congratulations again on the work you and Burt have done with "Under the American Sun."
Every time i read about it i cry happy tears that you guys have documented a part of Guam's (our) history and have honored your parents and all the families involved in Guam's post WWII build up.
