1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner Meaningful

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to our families & friends who joined us for the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner on July 20, 2023.  Thank you also to Malesso’ Mayor Ernest Chargualaf for his Opening Remarks, along with Inarajan Mayor Anthony Chargualaf and Talofofo Mayor Vicente Taitague, for being present.  We truly appreciate Governor Lou Leon Guerrero for her presentation of the Proclamation of The World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Remembrance Day.  Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ also goes out to Jeremie Cepeda and Dakota Camacho for the beautiful Bendision of prayers and chants as we remember our 7 Beloved Heroes who prevented a total massacre of the people of Malesso’.  I’m proud to say that my Tata, Juan Acfalle Naputi, and my 2 uncles (my Nana’s brothers), Mariano Nangauta & Jose Nangauta, are 3 of the 7 heroes. Malesso’ is the only village liberated by the villagers themselves and not by the U.S. Armed Forces.  Let us remember the following beloved heroes:  Jose S. Reyes, Mariano N. Nangauta, Jose N. Nangauta, Juan A. Naputi, Patricio S. Taijeron , Vicente M. Meno, and Nicolas A. Chargualaf.  May all our heroes Rest In Peace! If it weren’t for them, I would not be here today.  🙏😘  Enjoy the following snapshots, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Pictured L-R:  Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi.

Jose D. Naputi, grandson of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes, and 

Coordinator of the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes.

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi; EvaDior Arjean Naputi Hernandez, great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi.

Pictured L-R:  Art San Nicolas and Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso'

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, and Jeremy Cepeda

Pictured L-R:  EvaDior Arjean Naputi Hernandez, great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Jose Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso', and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero.

Pictured L-R:  Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso'; Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi; and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero.

Malesso' Mayor Ernest Chargualaf saying his Opening Remarks

Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero speaks to the participants of the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner 

Pictured L-R:  Dolores Cruz Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Renee Angoco, and great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi.