In Memory of Virgil Sales Yalong Jr
Donation protected
***THIS CAMPAIGN IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING DONATIONS. THE FAMILY ASKS TO REDIRECT ALL DONATIONS TO A REASON TO SURVIVE (ARTS).***
Virgil was "dying to love you." (Click for some insight on Virgil's condition before his passing)
Virgil was a lot of things to many people but to everyone he was the man with the heart of a champion. Early Saturday morning of 11/12/2016, this champion fought his last fight.
Virgil was important not only to his family but to the community at-large. He envisioned a community united through a collection of ideas and the arts. Virgil spent the last 18 years of his life committed to this vision. He was an educator, a mentor, a leader, an activist, an uncle, a brother, a son.
Virgil was a teacher at the non-profit ARTS (A Reason To Survive) where he inspired many youth to find their voice and passion through art. He was the former assistant festival director of the Filipino-American Festival (FilAmFest) and was referred to as the "heart of FilAmFest." Additionally, he was a playwright of the Old Globe Community Voices, Malcolm X Library Playwright workshop, and more. He also sat as Advocacy Chair of the Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego. All of this, among many other accomplishments speak to the legacy that Virgil is leaving behind.
Virgil is survived by his parents, Virgilio and Teresita, his younger brother, John, his sisters Beverly Mae and Trisha. At this time, his family would like to invite you to share a prayer, a thought, a memory when services are scheduled.
About this campaign:
I am Trisha Yalong, younger sister to the recently departed. I'm from San Diego, CA. I aim to raise $10,000 to pay for his funeral and services (casket, flowers, rental space, burial plot, food, police escort, memorial book, service cards, staff, and thank you cards to be paid to Greenwood Memorial Park). This was an untimely incident and the family would like him to have his final resting place in the same community he dedicated his life to, Southeast San Diego. Any donation of any amount would be much appreciated.
Virgil was "dying to love you." (Click for some insight on Virgil's condition before his passing)
Virgil was a lot of things to many people but to everyone he was the man with the heart of a champion. Early Saturday morning of 11/12/2016, this champion fought his last fight.
Virgil was important not only to his family but to the community at-large. He envisioned a community united through a collection of ideas and the arts. Virgil spent the last 18 years of his life committed to this vision. He was an educator, a mentor, a leader, an activist, an uncle, a brother, a son.
Virgil was a teacher at the non-profit ARTS (A Reason To Survive) where he inspired many youth to find their voice and passion through art. He was the former assistant festival director of the Filipino-American Festival (FilAmFest) and was referred to as the "heart of FilAmFest." Additionally, he was a playwright of the Old Globe Community Voices, Malcolm X Library Playwright workshop, and more. He also sat as Advocacy Chair of the Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego. All of this, among many other accomplishments speak to the legacy that Virgil is leaving behind.
Virgil is survived by his parents, Virgilio and Teresita, his younger brother, John, his sisters Beverly Mae and Trisha. At this time, his family would like to invite you to share a prayer, a thought, a memory when services are scheduled.
About this campaign:
I am Trisha Yalong, younger sister to the recently departed. I'm from San Diego, CA. I aim to raise $10,000 to pay for his funeral and services (casket, flowers, rental space, burial plot, food, police escort, memorial book, service cards, staff, and thank you cards to be paid to Greenwood Memorial Park). This was an untimely incident and the family would like him to have his final resting place in the same community he dedicated his life to, Southeast San Diego. Any donation of any amount would be much appreciated.
Organizer
Trisha Yalong
Organizer
San Diego, CA
