2014 events and screenings of THE BORINQUENEERS in Peekskill, NY, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade and the Borinqueneers CGM Signing Ceremony.
65th veterans in attendance included (left to right) José Negrón (NY), Col. Gilberto Cardenas (Ret.) (TX) and Julius Dickerson (DC), a 65th officer.
Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García-Padilla (2nd from right) chats with 65th veterans.
Congressmembers Jose Serrano, Nydia Velazquez and Charles Rangel.
Left to right: Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, Hon. Jaime R. Perelló-Borrás, Luis Gutierrez, Jose Serrano, PR Senate Pres. Eduardo Bhatia and Nydia Velazquez.
Sam Rodriguez, Borinqueneers CGM Alliance member of Maryland and Noemi.
Left to right: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (CT), 65th vet Leonardo Martinez, Celestino Cordova, Vice Pres. Joe Biden and unidentified vet.
Veterans surround Sen. Marco Rubio (FL; center) and Cong. Bill Posey (FL) (right).
Left to right: Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, Hon. Jaime R. Perelló-Borrás, Noemi and Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla.
65th veteran José Negrón of Buffalo, NY with his family.
Jose Acevedo and Noemi bump into Sen. Marco Rubio after the ceremony hailing a cab.
A Victory Rally with the musical group, Los Hijo 'e Plena, at President's Park celebrates the signing of the CGM Bill. Seated is 65th Infantry vet SSG Leonardo Martínez (Ret.)
A historic moment and a tIme to wave the flag.
A large crowd gathered.
The Puerto Rican flag at the forefront of the White House.