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One of our interview subjects was SFC Modesto Cartagena (Ret.) one of the most highly decorated veterans of Puerto Rico. He served with the 65th in World War II and in Co. C during the Korean War.
This is a photo of the medals earned by LTC Angel Escribano (Ret.) in Korea which included a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Escribano served in Companies E & F.
At Escribano's home, Producer Noemi and her assistant and sister Aida share a coconut water.
April 17, 2004 - Our production crew flies to Orlando, Florida to interview 9 Florida veterans at the Orlando Vet Center. Left to right: local Production Assistants Brenda Baralt, Joseph Hernandez and Noemi, Stephan Cohen (cameraman) and Alan Black (lighting/soundperson).
One of the interview subjects was Pedro Santana, Co. F Medic.
Also interviewed was Silvia Alvarez Curbelo, History Prof. at the Univ. of Puerto Rico.
Carlos Ruiz Gaudin served in Co. B.
An interview with LTC Carlos Betances, 2nd Battalion Commander in Merrick Island, FL.
May 2, 2000 - A demo screening at the Korean War Veterans Assoc. of Westchester County with officers (left to right) Russell Burno (2nd Vice Pres.), Irving Breitbart (Pres.) and Don King (1st Vice Pres.) They made a donation to the film's production.
May 6, 2000 - Interview of LTC William Friedman (Ret.) of Washington, DC who served as S-3 at Headquarters & Headquarters Co.
May 19, 2000 - Four veteran interviews at a community theater in East Harlem. Pictured is Eugenio Quevedo of Co. F.
Also interviewed was Jose A. "Tony" de la Rosa Melendez who served in Headquarters Co. 1st Battalion.
May 21, 2000 - Interviewed LTC George Jackson (Ret.) of Colorado while he was attending a West Point reunion in New York.
May 26, 2000 - Noemi spoke at the Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson, NJ banquet which honored veterans. She was invited by SFC Angel Cordero (Ret.) - and so began a long friendship and collaboration with one of our greatest supporters.
At the PR Parade of Paterson Banquet, special invited guests included Borinqueneers CSM Guillermo Lanzo (Ret.) (Heavy Mortar Co.) (left) and Asuncion Santiago Cruz.(Headquarters Co. 2nd Battalion).
August 27, 2000 - A parade float at the Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson, NJ dedicated to our veterans. Standing in the forefront are Borinqueneers Tony de la Rosa Melendez (left) and Eugenio Quevedo.
Some of the Borinqueneers in the photo include Tony de la Rosa Melendez, Eugenio Quevedo, Wendell Vega, Israel Montalvo, Angel L. Rivera, CSM Guillermo Lanzo (Ret.) and Tomas Lopez.
Noemi makes sure to capture the moment with her video camera.
The crowds were tremendous!
Aug. 2000 - A presentation at the Westchester Chapter of the Marine Corps League. Commandant Glenn Sadowski presents a $100 donation, a service medal and a bulldog mascot paperweight in support of the film's production.
Pre-production, production and fundraising event photos before 2007.
One of our interview subjects was SFC Modesto Cartagena (Ret.) one of the most highly decorated veterans of Puerto Rico. He served with the 65th in World War II and in Co. C during the Korean War.
This is a photo of the medals earned by LTC Angel Escribano (Ret.) in Korea which included a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Escribano served in Companies E & F.
At Escribano's home, Producer Noemi and her assistant and sister Aida share a coconut water.
April 17, 2004 - Our production crew flies to Orlando, Florida to interview 9 Florida veterans at the Orlando Vet Center. Left to right: local Production Assistants Brenda Baralt, Joseph Hernandez and Noemi, Stephan Cohen (cameraman) and Alan Black (lighting/soundperson).
One of the interview subjects was Pedro Santana, Co. F Medic.
Also interviewed was Silvia Alvarez Curbelo, History Prof. at the Univ. of Puerto Rico.
Carlos Ruiz Gaudin served in Co. B.
An interview with LTC Carlos Betances, 2nd Battalion Commander in Merrick Island, FL.
May 2, 2000 - A demo screening at the Korean War Veterans Assoc. of Westchester County with officers (left to right) Russell Burno (2nd Vice Pres.), Irving Breitbart (Pres.) and Don King (1st Vice Pres.) They made a donation to the film's production.
May 6, 2000 - Interview of LTC William Friedman (Ret.) of Washington, DC who served as S-3 at Headquarters & Headquarters Co.
May 19, 2000 - Four veteran interviews at a community theater in East Harlem. Pictured is Eugenio Quevedo of Co. F.
Also interviewed was Jose A. "Tony" de la Rosa Melendez who served in Headquarters Co. 1st Battalion.
May 21, 2000 - Interviewed LTC George Jackson (Ret.) of Colorado while he was attending a West Point reunion in New York.
May 26, 2000 - Noemi spoke at the Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson, NJ banquet which honored veterans. She was invited by SFC Angel Cordero (Ret.) - and so began a long friendship and collaboration with one of our greatest supporters.
At the PR Parade of Paterson Banquet, special invited guests included Borinqueneers CSM Guillermo Lanzo (Ret.) (Heavy Mortar Co.) (left) and Asuncion Santiago Cruz.(Headquarters Co. 2nd Battalion).
August 27, 2000 - A parade float at the Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson, NJ dedicated to our veterans. Standing in the forefront are Borinqueneers Tony de la Rosa Melendez (left) and Eugenio Quevedo.
Some of the Borinqueneers in the photo include Tony de la Rosa Melendez, Eugenio Quevedo, Wendell Vega, Israel Montalvo, Angel L. Rivera, CSM Guillermo Lanzo (Ret.) and Tomas Lopez.
Noemi makes sure to capture the moment with her video camera.
The crowds were tremendous!
Aug. 2000 - A presentation at the Westchester Chapter of the Marine Corps League. Commandant Glenn Sadowski presents a $100 donation, a service medal and a bulldog mascot paperweight in support of the film's production.