Press Release
December 14, 2014

FPJ's 10th death anniversary marked

The family and followers of the late Fernando Poe, Jr. gathered in a holy mass to commemorate his passing 10 years ago on Dec. 14, 2004.

Ms. Susan Roces and daughter Sen. Grace Poe, with husband Neil Llamanzares, led attendees at the Manila North Cemetery, where they offered flowers and lit candles at FPJ's tomb.

"We are truly grateful for the undying and undiminished love and support given to FPJ through these years," Poe said.

"As we mark a decade since his passing, we remain in awe of the enormous respect and remembrance by our people of FPJ and his works," the senator said.

"Our family conveys our deepest thanks to every Filipino home that has allowed FPJ's memories to live through."

FPJ, or Ronald Allan Kelley Poe, was born on August 20, 1939, and passed away on December 14, 2004 at the age of 65. His wake and funeral procession saw the outpouring of support from a huge number of Filipinos.

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