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Hola, do you have Fernsdo Pacheco, with the BoriQueners. Please email.. My father what to know…and he served. Btw, I am air force isse….79-83

I would like to thank you for the documentary that allowed me to better understand what my father endured while serving his country. My dad’s name was Reinaldo Rojas from Cayey. While I knew he served in the Korean War, he barely spoke about his experience. While watching the Borinqueneers, I recognized the Insignia pin. I quickly rushed to look at my father’s army picture displayed proudly in my living room, and sure enough, my dad was wearing the same pin. My dad was always my HERO and after seeing this documentary, I can honestly say, all the Borinqueneers are HERO’S…My father passed away on September 23, 1989 in his beloved Island and although he rarely shared his experiences, his story (and all others) will live on, thanks to you!!! Kind Regards Carmen Feliu

Hola a todos los Borinqueneers y a todas sus familias,a cada uno de ustedes que ya no tienen a su Borinqueneers solo quiero desirles que sigan investigando y luchando por cada uno de los derechos de estos heroes de guerra, mi abuelo Jesus Nieves Crespo fue uno de ellos y desde que el mismo me conto todo lo que tuvieron que pasar y el abuso que se cometio contra ellos empese a investigar y pude conseguir mucha informacion la cual fue muy bien utilizada, gracias a Noemi y Al Reportero Jose Delgado los cuales se mostraron muy interesados, mi abuelo Jesus tuvo la oportunidad de poder ver el documental y creanme fue el orgullo mas grande que pudo aver sentido, mi gente esto no se trata de politica ni mucho menos de quien hiso que solo se trata de poder sacar a la luz lo grande y valientes que fueron los de la 65 de infanteria o los Borinqueneers. Defiendan su pasado ya que en el hay mucha historia que el mundo desconose, Gracias a todos por seguir en esto. PAPA SEGUIMOS EN LA LUCHA

My name is Jose A. Jaramillo, my father is Manuel Jaramillo (El Mejicano) who served with the 65th. in 1951, in Korrea. I never understude the pride that my father had for his fellow soldiers of the 65th. till I saw the film. My father is from Reynosa, Mexico and joined the American Army in order to help with his citizenship, but because of his not being able to speak good english they sent him to the 65th. He tells of the rice and beans, the music and most of all the great pride and honor of the Puerto Ricans, I am an Vietnam Vetren and I know of many things that many Latins went through but even with all the wrong that this great country has done it is still the greatest contry in the world…I would love to take this moment to tell the men of the 65th. of the pride and honor I feel for you for having accepted my father into your ranks. He is now 77 years old and I know it would do his heart good to hear from someone that knew him in Korrea. If you remmember him please write me at jaramillopr@yahoo.com

As you can see by my name I’m not Puerto Rican but I work with Carlos Cartagena and he has told me alot about his grandfather Medesto. As a retired Army veteran I feel I know what Medesto and his buddies went through. I too hope he gets the Medal of Honor someday. Thank God for soldiers like him.

I served with the 65th from Feb.1953 till April 1954. I was a Sgt. First Class.My last assignment was Operation/Intelligent Sgt. for the 1st Battalion.I was so proud to have served with the 65th it had a very distinguished fighting record. I also served in the following companies while with them, Baker company, Dog company and the last Head Quarters company. 1st Battalion. Our outfit spent all our time above the 38th parallel, in the Iron Triangle area.Again I say I am so proud to have served in this proud and distinguished outfit.God bless all the troops who didn’t return.

I have not posted here before. But..since this film was produced I do two things on October 28..every year. I watch this film with my children and I try to phone “Tripper” Cronhkite and catch up with him. It is an amazing film and reminds me that war is indeed hell and that we should remember always the men who fought it.

JSP

Note:  John Scott Porterfield’s father, CAP John Porterfield (“A” Company Commander) was killed in action on October 28th during the Jackson Heights battle.  “Tripper” Cronkhite’s father was Col. Willis Cronkhite, “F” Company Commander at Jackson Heights.

I want to say thank you for this extraordinary documentary, this movie has open my eyes. Due to this film I search family members of my wife and by surprice her grandfather and uncles were part of the 65th. here in CT we have a Motorcycle club by the name the Borinqueneers which Im proud to ride with them and the respect that I have for the 65th.