Events and screenings that took place in 2012 in Pennsylvania, Spain, New York, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Rochester and Buffalo, NY.
Edward Summer, Dir. of the Buffalo Intl Film Festival and Noemi Figueroa.
Grupo Variedad sing an original composition honoring the 65th Inf.
A copy of the song lyrics is presented to Noemi
A Declaration is presented from the Buffalo Mayor's Office to local 65th vet Agustin (Pucho) Olivencia's grandson. Organizer Rolando Gomez is on the left.
A Declaration from the Buffalo Mayor's Office is presented to Noemi.
Casimiro Rodriguez presents a special award to Noemi.
The award is a bronze buffalo representing the City of Buffalo in appreciation.
Edward Summer, Dir. of the Buffalo Film Festival announces upcoming films.
MSG Angelo Otero (Ret.), member of the Hispanic American Veterans Committee.
The Q&A session with Noemi.
After the screening, drinks and wings at the The Anchor Bar "Home of the Buffalo Wings".
Maj. Carlos Benitez (Ret.) and Rolando Gomez (members of the Hispanic American Vets Committee) treat Noemi to buffalo wings.
The future site of the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial of Western NY.
Here is the final Memorial which was unveiled on June 14, 2013 with a special section dedicated to the 65th Inf. Regt.
Nov. 17, 2012 - Film was selected to participate at the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (PRHFF) in New York City.