2016 – BCGM Ceremonies
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Here is the replica medal and Certificate to be awarded to Wendell Vega of Co. "E". Medal provided by El Pozo Prods/Acacia Network.
Noemi surprises Wendell Vega with a BCGM replica medal given to him by SFC Angel Cordero (Ret.).
Associate Producer William Cruz reads the accompanying Certificate.
Wendell Vega's daughter, Amy, proudly kisses her father.
Wendell Vega's buddies cheer him on.
The CareOne staff, Wendell's daughter, Noemi, Angel and William in a group shot with Wendell.
Wendell Vega served in Co. "E".
December 18, 2016 - Florida BCGM Ceremony took place at the Kissimmee Civic Center sponsored by Vice-Mayor of Kissimmee, Wanda Rentas.
An archival photo of CSM Anibal Albertorio (Ret. displayed.
A wreath is laid for the opening of the program,
The event was helped made possible by many volunteers and in-kind services provided by the community.
Mayor General Marta Carcana, Adjutant of the Puerto Rico National Guard, speaks to the audience.
Various photos of Borinqueneer veterans.
More than 60 Borinqueneer veterans were honored with replica medals.
Left to right: MG Marta Carcana, Adjutant of the Puerto Rico National Guard and Commissioner Wanda Rentas - Vice Mayor City of Kissimmee award a replica medal to Diego Melendez. Photo: Albie Albertorio
2016 Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies that have taken place in Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Florida, as well miscellaneous individual ceremonies.
Here is the replica medal and Certificate to be awarded to Wendell Vega of Co. "E". Medal provided by El Pozo Prods/Acacia Network.
Noemi surprises Wendell Vega with a BCGM replica medal given to him by SFC Angel Cordero (Ret.).
Associate Producer William Cruz reads the accompanying Certificate.
Wendell Vega's daughter, Amy, proudly kisses her father.
Wendell Vega's buddies cheer him on.
The CareOne staff, Wendell's daughter, Noemi, Angel and William in a group shot with Wendell.
Wendell Vega served in Co. "E".
December 18, 2016 - Florida BCGM Ceremony took place at the Kissimmee Civic Center sponsored by Vice-Mayor of Kissimmee, Wanda Rentas.
An archival photo of CSM Anibal Albertorio (Ret. displayed.
A wreath is laid for the opening of the program,
The event was helped made possible by many volunteers and in-kind services provided by the community.
Mayor General Marta Carcana, Adjutant of the Puerto Rico National Guard, speaks to the audience.
Various photos of Borinqueneer veterans.
More than 60 Borinqueneer veterans were honored with replica medals.
Left to right: MG Marta Carcana, Adjutant of the Puerto Rico National Guard and Commissioner Wanda Rentas - Vice Mayor City of Kissimmee award a replica medal to Diego Melendez. Photo: Albie Albertorio