Don Batayola, Physical Therapist
Don Batayola – a Physical Therapist in New Jersey – passed away due to COVID-19. Don Batayola was 41 years old.
To his loved ones and the people whom he had worked with, Don Ryan Batayola’s legacy as a worker at the frontlines combating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is marked with selflessness, humility, and devotion in taking care of others.
Fondly called as Batz, the 41-year-old Cebuano occupational therapist (OT) succumbed to COVID-19 while working at the frontlines in New Jersey last April 4, 2020. Batz’ passing came as a shock, and even a painful one since his friends and family couldn’t be by his side during his last moments – an agony shared among those who lost their loved ones to the virus.
“He was a generous giv...