2019 EVENTS
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An archival photo display at the 65th Inf. Association Clubhouse.
The 65th Inf. Association meeting.
Veteran members and guests.
Vice President Ismael Heredia makes announcements.
Noemi Figueroa Soulet reads a remembrance for those soldiers still missing in combat.
The 65th Inf. Assoc. recognized Félix Alemán, Jorge David Negrón and Rubén Romero for their outstanding television program on Channel 6 of the Puerto Rican veterans who visited Korea in 2016.
Noemi gets emotional when she is made an Honorary Member of the 65th Inf. Assoc.
Noemi was also awarded a medal and Certificate. Afterwards, we enjoyed the musical entertainment and delicious food.
September 3, 2019 - Noemi visits Borinqueneer veterans Eusebio Santiago and Ramon Baez-Valle in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico.
Borinqueneer Ramon Baez-Valle and his family take Noemi and her mother out to lunch in Joyuda, Puerto Rico.
September 5, 2019 - Noemi reunites with veterans and companions who traveled with her to South Korea in 2017 in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
September 16, 2019 - CW4 Jesus M. Villahermosa (Ret.) receives the BCG Medal from his son, COL Gilberto Villahermosa (Ret.) in Tacoma, WA. Jesus served in Headquarters Co., 1st Battalion. Medal was provided by El Pozo Productions.
September 24, 2019 - A Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for two deceased Borinqueneers at the Solivita Retirement Community in Kissimmee, FL.
The Solivita Simply Latin Dancing Club hosted the event. President Herman Velez makes introductory remarks. Medals were provided courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Velez.
Noemi Figueroa Soulet introduces the families of the two deceased Borinqueneers receiving the BCG Medal.
Mercedes Mercado and her children are awarded the BCG Medal for her husband, CW4 José I. Mercado (ARNG, Ret.) , who served in Co. L.
LTC Victor Negron (Ret) and Hector Negron, sons of SFC Valentin Negrón-Batista (Ret.) are awarded the BCG Medal by LTC Ismael Campos (Ret) (right) and Herman Velez. (left). Valentin served in Co. A.
From left to right: Herman Velez, SFC Felix Colon (65th Inf. Regt. Motorcycle Assoc. of Florida), Mercedes Mercado , LTC Ismael Campos (Ret) (presenter), LTC Victor Negrón (Ret), Héctor Negrón and Noemi Figueroa Soulet.
September 29, 2019 - The widow of Fernando Velez is awarded the BCG Medal by the Jibaros Motorcycle Club in Texas. Fernando served in Co. B during World War II. El Pozo Prods. vetted the soldier's service and the 65th Inf. Regt. Motorcycle Club provided the medal.
2019 screenings, events and Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies.
An archival photo display at the 65th Inf. Association Clubhouse.
The 65th Inf. Association meeting.
Veteran members and guests.
Vice President Ismael Heredia makes announcements.
Noemi Figueroa Soulet reads a remembrance for those soldiers still missing in combat.
The 65th Inf. Assoc. recognized Félix Alemán, Jorge David Negrón and Rubén Romero for their outstanding television program on Channel 6 of the Puerto Rican veterans who visited Korea in 2016.
Noemi gets emotional when she is made an Honorary Member of the 65th Inf. Assoc.
Noemi was also awarded a medal and Certificate. Afterwards, we enjoyed the musical entertainment and delicious food.
September 3, 2019 - Noemi visits Borinqueneer veterans Eusebio Santiago and Ramon Baez-Valle in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico.
Borinqueneer Ramon Baez-Valle and his family take Noemi and her mother out to lunch in Joyuda, Puerto Rico.
September 5, 2019 - Noemi reunites with veterans and companions who traveled with her to South Korea in 2017 in Rincon, Puerto Rico.
September 16, 2019 - CW4 Jesus M. Villahermosa (Ret.) receives the BCG Medal from his son, COL Gilberto Villahermosa (Ret.) in Tacoma, WA. Jesus served in Headquarters Co., 1st Battalion. Medal was provided by El Pozo Productions.
September 24, 2019 - A Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for two deceased Borinqueneers at the Solivita Retirement Community in Kissimmee, FL.
The Solivita Simply Latin Dancing Club hosted the event. President Herman Velez makes introductory remarks. Medals were provided courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Velez.
Noemi Figueroa Soulet introduces the families of the two deceased Borinqueneers receiving the BCG Medal.
Mercedes Mercado and her children are awarded the BCG Medal for her husband, CW4 José I. Mercado (ARNG, Ret.) , who served in Co. L.
LTC Victor Negron (Ret) and Hector Negron, sons of SFC Valentin Negrón-Batista (Ret.) are awarded the BCG Medal by LTC Ismael Campos (Ret) (right) and Herman Velez. (left). Valentin served in Co. A.
From left to right: Herman Velez, SFC Felix Colon (65th Inf. Regt. Motorcycle Assoc. of Florida), Mercedes Mercado , LTC Ismael Campos (Ret) (presenter), LTC Victor Negrón (Ret), Héctor Negrón and Noemi Figueroa Soulet.
September 29, 2019 - The widow of Fernando Velez is awarded the BCG Medal by the Jibaros Motorcycle Club in Texas. Fernando served in Co. B during World War II. El Pozo Prods. vetted the soldier's service and the 65th Inf. Regt. Motorcycle Club provided the medal.