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Well my name is Yarelis Casillas, I was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. I am a very proud Boricua. I take my country and culture very seriously. I am an 11th grader and we were just learning about the Korean War and World war 1 and 2. They never mentioned anything bout Puertoricans helping fight these wars. So i was amazed at this video. I am very grateful that someone has considered these people as heroes and as an asset to these wars. Now i am an even more proud Boricua. I absolutely LOVE my country and my people.

YO REALMENTE NO SABIA QUE EL REGIMENTO DE LA 65 DE INFANTERIA FUERA TAN NOTORIOSO Y QUE TUVIERA TANTA HISTORIA. ORGULLOSO DE SER VETERANO Y SABER QUE LA 65 HA PUESTO NUESTRA RAZA Y NUESTRO PAIS CON TANTA GLORIA Y ORGULLO. SALUDOS A EL SOLDADO JULIO MERCADO.

I enjoyed this documentary because I believe my father was a Borinqueneer. He died when I was young but from the stories I hear from my brother I know very little. This was something I needed to watch. Even as a Puertorican is very moving to see that someone would remember our Hero’s. To show this new generation that we have many things to be proud of. If anyone can help me I am trying to find info on my father. Can anyone direct me to websites that would help. Thank you.

Editor’s Note:  Try the RESOURCES section of our website for websites with more info on the 65th.

I learned about the 65th from my Father (Ismael Reyes Marty) who served in that unit during WW2. I was told that my Uncle William Reyes Marty was killed in Korea on or near June 6 1951. I would like anyone with information on what happened to my Uncle to please E-mail me at Dustered340@yahoo.com My family is from Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico. Thank you all for your help.

My father CPL Luis Martinez served with the 65th in Korea. He is 80 years old and still alive. I grew up listening to his war stories, some just too gruesome to comprehend, others quite humorous. He was a mortarman. He left Puerto Rico via ship, went through Panama Canal and arrived in Sasebo Japan, later to arrive in South Korea. He’s original from Orocovis PR, Barrio Botijas. He served honorably and I am very proud of him. Thirty four years later, I, his son, served in the peninsula for 26 months and was stationed in Uijongbu.

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.