2016 – BCGM Ceremonies
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April 12, 2016 - Reception for Borinqueneer veterans, families and guests at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA. Pictured here is MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) (right) with his wife Margarita and son Daniel and Noemi
Noemi poses with 65th veterans at the reception.
SFC Angel Rosario (Ret.) with his wife and Noemi.
Antonio Flores Diaz and SGT Pascual Rosa Feliciano (Ret.)
April 13, 2016 - Early morning wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, the Korean War Memorial (pictured) and the World War II Memorial.
Borinqueneer veterans from all parts of the U.S. and Puerto Rico attend.
Sam Rodriguez (center), CEO of the BCGM Ceremony National Committee, addresses the group.
Sam Rodriguez (center) is flanked by MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) (left) and Col. John Palese (Ret.) (right).
MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) of McAllen, Texas, a Mexican-American who served in Co. "K".
Noemi poses with Col. John Palese (Ret., ARNG) of Milwaukee, WI who served in the Medical Co.
Noemi poses with Frank Medina (in uniform) the person who initiated the BCGM Campaign accompanied by various chapter members of the Borinqueneers Motorcycle Club.
A wreath displays the 65th Infantry Regiment insignia.
April 13, 2016 - BCGM Unveiling Ceremony at Emancipation Hall in Washington, DC.
MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) proudly stands next to a large-size replica of the Medal.
Noemi poses with Mrs. Lize Ruiz (widow of 65th vet SFC Carlos Ruiz (Ret.) and his grandson, Paul Clark.
Col. Gerald Wilcomb (Ret.) of Georgetown, TX served with the 58th Field Artillery Battalion which was attached to the 65th Regimental Combat Team. He is a survivor of the Jackson Heights battle.
Col. Gerald Wilcomb (Ret.) with his son Mark Wilcomb.
Col. Manuel SIverio (Ret.) (left) who served in Co. "E" and Luis Juarbe Perez who served in Co. "E" and in Headquarters & Headquarters Co. Manuel flew in from Florida and Luis from Puerto Rico.
Nelson Gonzalez, son of deceased 65th veteran Juan Gonzalez Morales of Co. "L" was there to represent his father.
2016 Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremonies that have taken place in Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Florida, as well miscellaneous individual ceremonies.
April 12, 2016 - Reception for Borinqueneer veterans, families and guests at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA. Pictured here is MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) (right) with his wife Margarita and son Daniel and Noemi 
Noemi poses with 65th veterans at the reception. 
SFC Angel Rosario (Ret.) with his wife and Noemi. 
Antonio Flores Diaz and SGT Pascual Rosa Feliciano (Ret.) 
April 13, 2016 - Early morning wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery, the Korean War Memorial (pictured) and the World War II Memorial. 
Borinqueneer veterans from all parts of the U.S. and Puerto Rico attend. 
Sam Rodriguez (center), CEO of the BCGM Ceremony National Committee, addresses the group. 
Sam Rodriguez (center) is flanked by MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) (left) and Col. John Palese (Ret.) (right). 
MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) of McAllen, Texas, a Mexican-American who served in Co. "K". 
Noemi poses with Col. John Palese (Ret., ARNG) of Milwaukee, WI who served in the Medical Co. 
Noemi poses with Frank Medina (in uniform) the person who initiated the BCGM Campaign accompanied by various chapter members of the Borinqueneers Motorcycle Club. 
A wreath displays the 65th Infantry Regiment insignia. 
April 13, 2016 - BCGM Unveiling Ceremony at Emancipation Hall in Washington, DC. 
MSG Daniel Jaime (Ret.) proudly stands next to a large-size replica of the Medal. 
Noemi poses with Mrs. Lize Ruiz (widow of 65th vet SFC Carlos Ruiz (Ret.) and his grandson, Paul Clark. 
Col. Gerald Wilcomb (Ret.) of Georgetown, TX served with the 58th Field Artillery Battalion which was attached to the 65th Regimental Combat Team. He is a survivor of the Jackson Heights battle. 
Col. Gerald Wilcomb (Ret.) with his son Mark Wilcomb. 
Col. Manuel SIverio (Ret.) (left) who served in Co. "E" and Luis Juarbe Perez who served in Co. "E" and in Headquarters & Headquarters Co. Manuel flew in from Florida and Luis from Puerto Rico. 
Nelson Gonzalez, son of deceased 65th veteran Juan Gonzalez Morales of Co. "L" was there to represent his father.