July 7, 2016 – NY BCGM CEREMONY
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Eugenio Quevedo, who served in Co. "F", received a Certificate. His medal was awarded in Washington, DC.
Vicente Arroyo, who served in Co. "K", received his medal and certificate.
Vicente Arroyo spoke a few words honoring those who did not return alive.
SFC Juan Ayala Mariani (Ret.), who served in Co. "H", received his medal and certificate.
Luis Angel Boria, who served in Co. "F", received his medal and certificate.
Felix Cardona Quiñones,with his military escort.
Felix Cardona Quiñones, who served in Co. "B", receives his medal and certificate.
Harold Channer, who served in Company C of the 65th Artillery , receives his medal and certificate.
Ralph Gil de Rubio, who served in Heavy Weapons Co., receives his medal and Certificate.
At 93 years of age, Alberto Laureano Gonzalez, is the oldest Borinqueneer in the Ceremony. He served with the 65th Inf. Regt. during World War II and the Korean War where he earned a Bronze Star.
Alberto Laureano Gonzalez of Company "A" accepts his medal and certificate.
SSG Katherine Otero (NY National Guard) awards Ervin Machado of Company "C" his medal and certificate.
Francisco Norat, who served in Companies "G" and "F", accepts his medal and certificate.
Juan O'Neill, who served in Co. "C" ,accepts his medal and certificate.
Julio Padilla Vilanova, who served in the Heavy Mortar Co., accepts his medal and certificate.
World War II Borinqueneer Arnaldo Perez Pacheco accepts his medal and certificate. He served in Companies I and received two Bronze Stars for Meritorious Service.
Angel L. Rivera accepts his medal and certificate. He served in Co. "G" where he received a Purple Heart.
Jose Rivera Carrion with his military escort.
Jose Rivera Carrion receives his medal and certificate. He served in Co. "G" where he received a Silver Star medal.
Francisco Vega Melendez, who served in Co. "A", accepts his medal and certificate.
The New York Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honored 56 living and deceased Borinqueneers at Hunter College in New York, NY. Photos courtesy of El Pozo Productions, Rob Figueroa Photography and William Cruz.
Eugenio Quevedo, who served in Co. "F", received a Certificate. His medal was awarded in Washington, DC.
Vicente Arroyo, who served in Co. "K", received his medal and certificate.
Vicente Arroyo spoke a few words honoring those who did not return alive.
SFC Juan Ayala Mariani (Ret.), who served in Co. "H", received his medal and certificate.
Luis Angel Boria, who served in Co. "F", received his medal and certificate.
Felix Cardona Quiñones,with his military escort.
Felix Cardona Quiñones, who served in Co. "B", receives his medal and certificate.
Harold Channer, who served in Company C of the 65th Artillery , receives his medal and certificate.
Ralph Gil de Rubio, who served in Heavy Weapons Co., receives his medal and Certificate.
At 93 years of age, Alberto Laureano Gonzalez, is the oldest Borinqueneer in the Ceremony. He served with the 65th Inf. Regt. during World War II and the Korean War where he earned a Bronze Star.
Alberto Laureano Gonzalez of Company "A" accepts his medal and certificate.
SSG Katherine Otero (NY National Guard) awards Ervin Machado of Company "C" his medal and certificate.
Francisco Norat, who served in Companies "G" and "F", accepts his medal and certificate.
Juan O'Neill, who served in Co. "C" ,accepts his medal and certificate.
Julio Padilla Vilanova, who served in the Heavy Mortar Co., accepts his medal and certificate.
World War II Borinqueneer Arnaldo Perez Pacheco accepts his medal and certificate. He served in Companies I and received two Bronze Stars for Meritorious Service.
Angel L. Rivera accepts his medal and certificate. He served in Co. "G" where he received a Purple Heart.
Jose Rivera Carrion with his military escort.
Jose Rivera Carrion receives his medal and certificate. He served in Co. "G" where he received a Silver Star medal.
Francisco Vega Melendez, who served in Co. "A", accepts his medal and certificate.
