Various screenings and events that took place in 2009 in Florida, New York, Connecticut and Ohio.
April 22, 2009 - Florida Legislature in Tallahassee - ceremony to honor the Borinqueneers. Photos courtesy Raul Reyes Castaneira.
65th vets Narciso Villot and Epifanio Agosto with Puerto Rico Lt. Governor Kenneth McClintock (center).
PR Lt. Gov. Kenneth McClintock (left) and Carlos Guffain view the 65th Infantry exhibit.
65th vets and dignitaries with Florida Governor Charlie Crist
May 17, 2009 - Film screening at Peekskill Field Library (Peekskill, NY).
Library director makes opening remarks.
65th vets Eugenio Quevedo (left) and Juan O'Neill attend the Peekskill screening.
May 22, 2009 - Multicultural Music Group Panel with (left to right) 65th vet Eugenio Quevedo, Noemi Figueroa, moderator Dr. Luis Mojica, Ray Santos and Zoilo Torre.
Composer Ray Santos (right) conducts MMG's concert honoring the 65th Inf. Regt.
Left to right: 65th vet Eugenio Quevedo, Ray Santos, Noemi Figueroa, Dr. Luis Mojica and Zoilo Torre.
Left to right: 65th vet Eugenio Quevedo, Ray Santos, Noemi Figueroa, Dr. Luis Mojica and Zoilo Torre.
Sept. 18, 2009 - Film screening at the Orlando Hispanic Film Festival. Winner of Audience Award.
Noemi Figueroa and 65th vet SFC German Bravo participate in a Q&A session after the screening.
Attendees listen intently.
Sept. 19, 2009 - Orlando Hispanic Film Festival (2nd day of screening).
Orlando Hispanic Film Festival's Executive Director James Schoepflin introduces Noemi Figueroa and 65th vet Raul Reyes Castaeira at the Q&A.