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TO: The Borinqueneer community From: Cartagena family I regret to inform you that my Grandfather Modesto Cartagena who appeared in the documentary passed away this Tuesday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending for this Friday the 5th. I believe the burial ceremony will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Bayamon. I would like to thank all the people who ever helped and gave my grandfather any recognition and thank you for featuring him in the documentary. Carlos Cartagena (Grandson)

On behalf of myself and my family, I like to present my deepest condolences to the family of SFC Modesto Cartagena for his honorary service. Like we say in Puerto Rico ” el fue un jibaro bravo y probao hasta lo ultimo y murio con las botas puestas ” rest in peace SFC Cartagena and the peace of God be in your soul.

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