Plaudits and accolades have continued to rain down on the young Boy Scout who was killed during the shooting incident inside a high school in Tacloban City last June 22.
Recently, the city government of Tacloban declared Chris Lorenz Fabian as the city’s “Young Hero,” honoring his "courage and selfless sacrifice" during the shooting incident at San Jose National High School (SJNHS), in which three students were killed.
The recognition was conferred through City Ordinance No. 2026-16-15, which recognizes Fabian’s “extraordinary selfless courage and supreme sacrifice” in the face of danger.
Fabian’s mother, Erbea Fabian, accepted the recognition on behalf of her late son and expressed gratitude to the city government and everyone who continues to honor the memory and bravery of the 15-year-old scout.
“I am deeply grateful that my son’s courage has not been forgotten,” she said during the ceremony.
According to earlier reports and resolutions recognizing his heroism, the young scout displayed exceptional presence of mind by rushing to close the classroom door in an effort to shield his classmates from the attacker, an act credited with helping save other students inside the room.
Days after the tragedy, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines-Leyte Council also honored Fabian through a resolution recognizing his exemplary courage and devotion to the Scout ideals of service and sacrifice.
The passage of City Ordinance No. 2026-16-15 further institutionalizes the city’s recognition of Fabian’s heroism, ensuring that his bravery will remain part of Tacloban’s history and serve as an enduring inspiration to the youth.
Earlier, Fabian was posthumously named one of the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Eastern Visayas Awards, where he was cited for embodying extraordinary heroism, selflessness, and love for others even at a young age.
(With report from PNA)
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