★★★ Memorial Monday ★★★
ENS Antonio Ortega, Jr. '79, Philippine Navy was lost when the destroyer BRP Datu Kalantiaw (PS-76) of the Philippine Navy grounded during Typhoon Clara on September 21, 1981. He was one of 79 men who lost their lives; only 18 survived.
From the Lucky Bag:
Tony came to USNA from Pila, Philippines not knowing what to expect from his new way of life. Ortz however adapted to Academy life rapidly acquiring the ability to consume large amounts of food and drink. Indoctrination continued for Tony as he learned new and often used phrases from his inquisitive readings of various “educational publications.” Although two of his former roommates have gone civilian line, Tony has never been AC board bait surviving some of the toughest profs USNA has to offer. When the week was over, Ortz would commute to his favorite hideout (other than Guzman’s room), Oxon Hill terrorizing the female population there. Tony has decided not to choose McDonalds for his service selection although he had been considering it. Instead, he will return to his homeland to serve his country in the Philippine Navy. Tony will find success in whatever he chooses to do. We will all miss him.
To Honor! ⚓
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/ANTONIO_A._ORTEGA,_JR.,_ENS,_PN