2013 – EVENTS
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Noemi Noemi Figueroa Soulet introduces the film which is about to be screened.
After the screening of the film, the audience gives a standing ovation.
Mayor of Perth Amboy, Wilda Diaz presents a declaration honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment.
Noemi is holding the declaration accompanied by 65th veterans Eugenio Quevedo (left) and Ervin Machado. Mayor Diaz is on the right.
Moderator Steve Adubato introduces Noemi.
Adubato introduces Col. Gilberto Villahermosa (Ret.) who appeared in the film as an on-camera historian to the panel.
Adubato introduces 65th veterans in attendance (left to right) Ervin Machado, Patsy Scarpato, Eugenio Quevedo, Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair) and Guillermo Lanzo.
The panel discussion begins.
Ervin Machado of Co. "C" responds to questions about his wartime experiences.
Eugenio Quevedo also shares some thoughts.
Questions from the audience.
Almost 500 people attended. A great turnout for Perth Amboy!
65th veteran SFC William Van Derdys, III (Ret., USAR) of Co. "K" is pinned by Gloria Montealegre.
Noemi poses with 65th veterans (left to right) Patsy Scarpato, Eugenio Quevedo, Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair), Guillermo Lanzo, Ervin Machado and William Van Derdys.
The after-party at a local Cuban restaurant. The local politician says a few words.
Our group (left to right): Mrs. Guillermo Lanzo, Angel Cordero, Guillermo Lanzo, Mrs. Gil Villahermosa, Sam Delgado, Noemi, Col. Gil Villahermosa, Jose Acevedo, William Cruz, Virginia Quevedo, Eugenio Quevedo and Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair).
October 12, 2013 - Our film is screened at the Georgia Latino Film Festival in Atlanta, GA.
2013 events and screenings of THE BORINQUENEERS in Puerto Rico, Albany, NY; Bronx, NY; Perth Amboy, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL and MORE.
Noemi Noemi Figueroa Soulet introduces the film which is about to be screened.
After the screening of the film, the audience gives a standing ovation.
Mayor of Perth Amboy, Wilda Diaz presents a declaration honoring the 65th Infantry Regiment.
Noemi is holding the declaration accompanied by 65th veterans Eugenio Quevedo (left) and Ervin Machado. Mayor Diaz is on the right.
Moderator Steve Adubato introduces Noemi.
Adubato introduces Col. Gilberto Villahermosa (Ret.) who appeared in the film as an on-camera historian to the panel.
Adubato introduces 65th veterans in attendance (left to right) Ervin Machado, Patsy Scarpato, Eugenio Quevedo, Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair) and Guillermo Lanzo.
The panel discussion begins.
Ervin Machado of Co. "C" responds to questions about his wartime experiences.
Eugenio Quevedo also shares some thoughts.
Questions from the audience.
Almost 500 people attended. A great turnout for Perth Amboy!
65th veteran SFC William Van Derdys, III (Ret., USAR) of Co. "K" is pinned by Gloria Montealegre.
Noemi poses with 65th veterans (left to right) Patsy Scarpato, Eugenio Quevedo, Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair), Guillermo Lanzo, Ervin Machado and William Van Derdys.
The after-party at a local Cuban restaurant. The local politician says a few words.
Our group (left to right): Mrs. Guillermo Lanzo, Angel Cordero, Guillermo Lanzo, Mrs. Gil Villahermosa, Sam Delgado, Noemi, Col. Gil Villahermosa, Jose Acevedo, William Cruz, Virginia Quevedo, Eugenio Quevedo and Alberto Lugo (in wheelchair).
October 12, 2013 - Our film is screened at the Georgia Latino Film Festival in Atlanta, GA.