USA National Team visits Manila American Cemetery // OFF COURT

The #USABMNT was joined by U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and USA Basketball chairman Ret. General Martin E. Dempsey at the Manila American Cemetery to honor those who served & were lost during World War II.

[reny]

The Manila American Cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemetery alongside Arlington. The fallen American and Philippine soldiers buried here is a living testament of the enduring friendship and the legacy of US to the Philippines ensuring that freedom will never be denied to anyone who fights for it.

[andrewestbrook]

I visited the Island of Corregidor twice. It is located in Manila Bay. The stories of heroism and sacrifice under fire relayed by the tour guide were incredible. The medics working in blood in the Malinta tunnel and a US paratrooper dying for every metre of ground stand out in my memory. Thank you for remembering the fallen. Love from UK 🇬🇧

[cavaleer]

This is most excellent. Because we do an atrocious job of educating ourselves about ourselves most Americans have no idea how pivotal and deadly the Philippines was in WWI. Great that these young men are seeing it in a most personal way.

[jackschluckbier]

I love this. I’m a great nephew of a US soldier from the 96th Division that participated in the Battle of Leyte when General McArthur returned to the Philippines. He went on to survive countless incursions and battles with the Japanese there. He unfortunately lost his life when they were reassigned to invade Okinawa later the next year.

[ronnienestor]

My huge respect to this Team USA. This is really memorable and will be remembered by Filipinos.

[rsad]

That’s classy!! Pure gratitude and appreciation of our greatest generation’s ultimate sacrifice. Take note US Women Soccer Team!

[jtgan]

Kudos to USA team..love of country and fallen soldiers..

[TheDebcb]

I am proud to be an American. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[OZYMANDIS]

The Philippines and the US have always got a long and amazing history. The 2 countries pretty much done it all together, from fighting each other to fighting together. True allies.

[genesiscruz]

I've been there a few times and it's one of most beautiful places in Manila. Beautiful trees and bermuda grass, peaceful and quiet. Perfect tribute to these heroes of WW2.

[Ramfadora]

It makes me happy and emotional at the same time. Filipinos and American have always had a good relationship even up to these days. Keep safe Team USA❤

[francisbackmask]

Salute to those Heroes, thanks USA Basketball team for visiting the Sacred Place

[ronaldrainier]

AWESOME! This Rendition of Team USA Remembering The Fallen.

[dreambig_fightforlife]

I admire the USA team for its effort to visit Manila American cemetery. There's another cemetery in Clark City Pampanga ❤🇺🇸🇵🇭

[lemnikim]

More power to US and Philippine alliance!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💪💪💪

[Kitkat-wuow]

I love this. It's amazing to see their interest and gratitude for this history. It's also amazing to think that many of these fallen soldiers were either the same age or younger than these basketball players. And for them to know that the US and Philippines has had and will always have a deep connection. Please teach them whats going on in the south china sea. It's important not only to the Philippines but to the neighboring countries if not the world.

[vonnbarretto]

It's great that they visited America's heroes who fought for their country, that's why Filipinos love America's because that is the symbol of loyalty to each other and if you look, almost every street in Manila is named by american surnames.

[Unnamed]

Philippines and The United States Of America are one in blood and heart we fight with honor and dignity till the very end. thank you to y'all sacrifices and serving their respective beloved country. long live Philippines and The US, 🇵🇭💪🇺🇸🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥💯

[bernelstapleton]

Theis entire staff and team is a class act of country above self on and off the Basketball court.They have earn my Respect.❤

[blinksstayfresh]

This is awesome, regardless of the outcome because it’s only a game. This right here shows character and growth as a human being and an American.