A Tragic Loss

It is not easy to lose something, more so, someone, specially a son. Our batchmate lost a son through a tragic senseless killing at San Diego. The man identified in the NEWS is the son of our batchmate Abdon Pugal. Abdon's family is facing a challenge of epic proportion. It is our duty as schoolmates and batchmates to help each other out in our times of need. And this is one of those times.

Here is the link to the News at 10 at San Diego you can see it for yourself.

Here is chanel 8's link:

Man Killed At Mira Mesa Party Identified - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego

MIRA MESA, Calif. -- A 20-year-old man was shot dead at a party in Mira Mesa, a police lieutenant said Sunday.
The victim, identified as Aris Pugal, was at a party in the 10900 block of Martinque Way about 11 p.m. Saturday when he stepped outside for an unknown reason. Upon hearing gunshots, friends ran outside and found him lying on the street, San Diego police Lt. Kevin Rooney said.

This message came from our Chairman Iit Penaflor who is a God Mother to AJ

My heart has been aching since the day i was told of this tragic event & has pulled my hair trying to figure out how to help. I know it is important for them to give Aj a decent funeral service...i have done my part as his ninang but it is not enough...so i am asking you to open your heart and help our fellow batch 80.

Donations may be mailed to:

 Susan Caluza's home address or to me at 14378 Augusta Dr., Valley Center, CA 92082

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact susan or myself. Abdon has asked me to make the announcement re: funeral services & i posted it on my wall or send it to some or most of their friends in & out of sjs.

A Massage From Ron Fabular

What happened to Abdon and his family is tragic and after finding out more and listening to the news, our batchmate can really use our help.


I think we need to gather everyone and see if we could help their family financially. News 8 reported that their house is in foreclosure and that the burial expense will be a challenge. How do we get everyone to help and pitch in? How can we help as a group? Abdon is a family to all of us. SJS is a family. We are family.

Let's get this rolling. It does not have to be right away. Any help we can give them will go a long way.

thank you all.