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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. 

Primero que nada aprovecho esta oportunidad para darle las gracias a todos los veteranos que sirvieron honorosamente y orgullosamente con la 65 de Infanteria. Tambien quiero aprovechar y darle las gracias a todas los que hicieron posible que este documentario saliera al mundo. Le he domonstrado el documentario a varios compañeros tanto Americanos como Latinos y siempre se quedan anonadados y con deseos de llorar. Un consejo que les daria a los puertoriquenos que estan sirviendo hoy dia es que continuen la trayectoria y siempre den el cien por ciento y que demuestren que si pueden llegar lejos y que cojan de ejemplo a nuestros antepasados que si que eran BRAVOS y no se quitaban para nada. Con todo el respeto, SFC Edwin Carrusini

The Borinqueneers is a great video of the history of the 65th Infantry. My father Retired SGM Arquelio Recio served with the 65th in Korea and retired after serving 30 years in the US Army. He also served two tours in Viet Nam. He has always talked about the events of Out Post Kelly and Jackson Heights. It would fascinate him if some one would contact him and talk to him about those events and make them a part of the History of the 65th Infantry. Please feel free to contact me at 706-577-9256 or by email at joe.arquelio.recio@us.army.mil. LTC (R) Jose Arquelio Recio

This film was promoted last year in our camp while serving in Iraq as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month. When i finished watching it i was in tears, I knew of this unit, but not it’s history nor what happened in Korea. I felt shame of the American Forces for a while for assuming such an ignorant attitude in the middle of a conflict. I can only say to all our fellow Boricuas and Borinqueneers: “Echen pa’lante. Pa’tras ni pa’ cojer impulso”

My e-mail address is” albert-david@att.net I was a Marine attached to the 65RCT during the Chosin campaig as well as the Evacuation of Hungnam. Nov-Dec 1950. Would enjoy hearing from anyone during that period Have several questions to ask. Semper Fi

Today I found a pictue of my uncle Corporal Sixto Enrique Montanez-Franco, a picture that no-one in my family has ever seen of him. Apparently he is standing in front of a tent-it is a head shot. My uncle was MIA in outpost kelly September 18 1952- he was part of the 65 infantry Reg company B he was 20 years old. It is with mixed feelings that I write- my mom (his sister) and my grandmother passed away always wondering if he would ever be brought back home. Today I found out that their is a possibility that his remains be be brought home. I read the story of Outpost Kelly September 18 1952 in the night and it made me so sad in the details of how he died, and proud to know of his courage- I pray that this is his opportunity to come home…. May all the solders of the Borinqueneers that died rest in peace