In a Facebook post on Friday, Sarthou asked his fellow chefs to help him prepare a tribute dinner for the families of the slain SAF members.
Culinary professionals, food writers and event organizers were quick to respond to Sarthou’s call, with many of them offering to cook with him and promote the event.
A Facebook group dubbed “Chefs for Fallen 44” has been created to coordinate efforts, as well as similar accounts on Twitter and Instagram.
Police and military officers on Friday eulogized and paid tribute to the 44 SAF commandos, who were slaughtered by Moro rebels in a botched anti-terror raid in Mamasapano town, Maguindanao.
President Benigno Aquino III has declared January 30 a national day of mourning to honor the fallen heroes.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
