Photos, CAA and Sir Noli Eguia, KOR
 

Led by Sir Reghis Romero II, KGCR, supreme commander, members of the Supreme Council, Sir Dave Santos, KGOR, supreme exchequer and Sir Choy Arnaldo, KGOR, deputy supreme exchequer and several knights paid their last respects and gave full honors to their brother knight, Sir Rodolfo Vera Quizon “Dolphy” knight commander of Rizal. Amidst the hundreds passing through the Heritage Park hall to pay their respects, we were graciously greeted by his son, Epy Quizon and escorted to the front podium.

Among the knights honoring Sir Dolphy were Sir Barry Bowman, KGOR, former commander of the London Chapter, Sir Arnold Montero, KCR headquarters administrator, Sir Willy Jasarino, KOR, Sir Mark Boado, KOR and Sir Noli Eguia, KOR.
 
Most significant in the ceremonies were the enrolment of Sir Dolphy in the Knights of Rizal Chapter of the Immortals and the presentation of the certificate of appreciation to the family, through their spokesman, Eric Quizon, son of Dolphy. This special award gave recognition to Sir Dolphy’s contribution to the happiness, well-being and cultural enrichment of his fellow Filipinos of all ages, through films and TV programs over several decades.


Sir Dolphy died after a month in critical condition at 8:34 PM on July 10 at  the age of 83. “Dolphy was always a humble man, totally unassuming. A real person,” noted Zsa Zsa Padilla, his partner of 23 years.
 
During the special televised program of ABS-CBN, son and family spokesman, Eric Quizon said, “Our family has gone through an ordeal this whole month, but an ordeal we enjoyed, because it brought us all together. We even broke the rules of ICU at Makati Medical which permits only two visitors at a time, we were 18 plus the extended family children! . . . Our Dad was happy because we all came to see him, he ‘threatened to go several times,’ but he came back each time, so it was tears and smiles all the way. But I think he is happy and peaceful now. ‘Uuwi na ako,’ he kept saying, ‘uuwi na ako’  Kaya we’re not saying goodbye, we’re wishing him well as he goes home!”

Visiting the wake were His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III, Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Mar Roxas, Senator Ralph Recto with actress and Governor Vilma Santos, Senator Bong Revilla, Congresswoman Lani Mercado, actor singer Noel Trinidad, and scores of other film and TV celebrities.
 

Final rites and burial are July 15 at Heritage Park, Taguig City and is restricted solely to the family. “We need this time on our own to bid him well.” Media , however, will be allowed to cover.  In appreciation of the King’s favorite color, the family will wear white. Sir Dolphy will be buried in a special black granite mausoleum at Heritage Park.

 

 

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