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Exceptional story and exceptional people in it. Complicated and tragic history of Borinqeneers in the Korean War. Their courage and sacrifice deserves our attention and recognition. Thank you very much!
Michał Mizak PolandMy father Felix Cardona Quiñones died on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He proudly received the gold medal the day of his 90th Birthday April 13, 2016. I am proud of his legacy of service and cordial attitude to his fellow citizens being very proud for being one of many puerto ricans who return to Puerto Rico and help improve our society by developing sports
Editor:Our deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. We are always sad to hear about the passing of our beloved Borinqueneers.
Felix Kansas City, MOMy father, Hector L. Capella passed away on Valentines Day 02/14/18. He will be missed but know that he is at peace now. He risked his life for this country and was a proud Veteran and Borinqueneer. We made a tribute video of him and also of the Borinqueneers. It is good to know that this site will continue to honor the Borinqueneers and that my father’s photo is here. Thank you.
Ruth Orlando, FLSaludos, Mi tio Raúl Rivera Rodríguez original del Bo Colombia en Mayaguez, perteneció a los Borinqueneers. Fue declarado MIA en la Guerra de Corea. Los familiares que le sobrevivimos apenas le conocimos, tan solo tenemos la foto oficial enmarcada que otorgó el ejército a mis abuelos. Si alguien tiene memorias, fotos, historias, etc. agradeceríamos lo comparta con nosotros.
Agradecida! puede dirigirse a biekepaz@aol.com Sol N. Vélez-Rivera
Are you still selling the The Borinqueneers DVD?
Editor:Yes. Please visit our Merchandise page to order the DVD and other products.
Edwin Elmira NY areaMI PADRE JUAN VILLANUEVA ALONSO PERTENECIO A LA 65 INFANTERIA Y SE ENCUENTRA SU FOTO EN LA GALERIA. EL FALLECIO. COMO PUEDO ADQUIRIR UNA REPLICA DE LA MEDALLA ? EL SE SENTIRIA MUY CONTENTO SI ESTUVIERA VIVO.
AWILDA CAMUY, PUERTO RICOYo soy hija de un Veterano disable retirado, Sfc Francisco Riestra-Lopez de la 65 Infantry. Mi padre fallecio en Diciembre 17, 2015. El estuvo en el ARMY por 20 a~os. Su retrato esta en la galleria.
Gracias,
Jeanet Riestra
Jeannette FloridaMAJ Ceferino Declet, Sr. was my grandfather. He passed away last week and will be laid to rest, this Friday. He was assigned to Echo Company and served in Korea in 1951; received Bronze Star with Valor. I couldn’t imagine a better honor then if fellow BORINQUENEERS could attend his services.
If you’d like to attend and live in NJ/PA/NY:
28 Apr 16 – 1830 viewing GOES Funeral Home, Willingboro, NJ
29 Apr 16 – 0930 Catholic Mass; Corpus Christi church, Willingboro, NJ
Thank you to all who have served!!
Jessica Fort Dix, NJI am the son of SGT. Rafael Rivera Garcia I will be accompanying him to DC for the Gold Medal I am extremely proud and its an honor that my father and many other Borinqueneers fought for this country may GOD bless them all and their families who have lost such brve men that gave it all .YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Moises Saint Cloud, FloridaI submited the info and photos of my late father SFC RAFAEL GONZALEZ RULLAN aproximately in october/november 2015 and that info haven’t been added to this site.I’m also interested in acquire the replica of the Congressional Medal that will be issued to our veterans.
Isabel M. Ponce, P.R.
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