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I was at P.C.C.C in Paterson and I had the honor to meet some of these unsung heros. My heart was saddened by the many struggles and heart break these great men went through, But I was never more proud to call myself Puerto Rican! I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet a few of many HEROS that REPRESENT what PUERTO RICANS are! STRONG MINDED! AND COURAGES!

I participated in the documentary “the borinqueneers” thanks to all who are giving praises and honor to us veterans of the 65th inf.regt. and we veterans are very greatful to noemi figueroa soulet, and the other people who made this documentary possible, god bless you!  If any one would like to email me my email is:raulelba@gmail.com RAUL REYES CASTANEIRA

My uncle PFC Manuel Gonzalez Bernal went missing September 1952 and was declared dead in December of that year. His location was Outpost Kelly in the DMZ. There were no witnesses to his becoming missing and according to the army no evidence that he was alive in enemy hands. He served in B Company, 1st Battalian, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Just wondering if anyone served in the same company and might have known him. He was originally from Adjuntas, PR.

Mi can suegro quisiera saber de el ayer, si el sabe algo de su historia porque el fue unos de los sobrevivientes de Corea.  Gracias por su cooperacion.

Queria saber si alguien conocio a mi padre. El era Antonio Cartagena Melendez, Sirvio con la 65 Infanteria. Tengo entendido que salieron desde Salinas de donde el era natural. El sirvio desde el 42 al 45 en Francia. Por favor cualquier informacion se agradeceria. Felix Cartagena cartagenaconst@yahoo.com

juan pablo i believe we are related, because Donato Roman is my cousin we have over 300 names in our family tree

I’ve seen documentary about the Color Troops and the Japanese Troops that serve with honor to this great Nation. Those documentaries were very well prepared and done by professionals, but when I see a documentary as well as this one, done by Puertoriquen hands, I feel very proud. This is one of the best documentary ever done of Puertoriquens Troops because I saw a documentary done once of our troops in Vietnam done by a well know Puertoriquen writer that I will not mention his name and it can not compare with this production. It had the opinion of both sides very well narrated and left no doubt. This documentary surpass anything I have ever seen done in Puerto Rico. I bow my head to the people that took the time to make this production. I am very impress. It’s a JOB WELL DONE.

First of all I want to thank the team of wonderful people that made this Doucumentary possible, Noemi Figueroa Soulet, Raquel Ortiz, Miguel Picker, Patricia Garcia-Rios, Hector Elizondo, David Ortiz Angeleró, and all the others that participated. My dad Juan B. Melendez, (born in Caguas, PR), served in the 65th Infantry in 1950.  He received a Purple Heart when wounded in the Korean War.  I am grateful to God because my dad is still alive and well. My grandfather served in World War I, my youngest brother, my sister-in-law and my nephew have all served in the Marines. I want to thank ALL the Veterans that have served our country and those that are still serving today. My prayers are with all those that have lost a loved one in one of these wars, and with those that still have loved ones actively serving. May God bless you all! Zaida Cabrisa zcabrisa@hotmail.com

mi padre sirvio en korea como parte de la compañia c. su nombre :eladio acevedo-santiago,nacido en lares,puerto rico. me gustaria conseguir algun dia alguna foto de el en korea. la historia de la pelicula demuestra que los puertoriqueños las tenemos bien puestas en su sitio.

I attended my Borinqueneer father’s funeral in Juncos, Puerto Rico in 1951. His name was Joaquin Torres Orellana, the first soldier from Juncos to be KIA in Korea. The funeral/burial was quite an event, complete with a 21 gun salute, and practically the whole town and dignitaries attending. Since that time I sensed that there was something very special about the 65th Regiment’s story and history. This film has paid an overdue tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, and our collective Boricua psyche and soul. Gracias de todo corazon!

Response:  We are so sorry for the loss your family had to suffer.  If you have a photo of your father, please submit it to us to post in the Gallery to pay tribute for your father’s sacrifice.