Posts Categorized: War Heroes

Pierluisi Honors Contributions of Latinos to the U.S. Military; Pays Special Tribute to Borinqueneers

Rep. Pedro Pierluisi spoke at Ft. Belvoir Wednesday to commemorate Hispanic Heritage month. His remarks began with an acknowledgement and expression of gratitude for all the members of the armed forces and the medical professionals who care for them. Pierluisi continued with thoughts on the particular place of Hispanics in the armed forces. “It has always seemed to… Read more »

Puerto Rico: A Proud Tradition of Military Service

On July 18, 2012, Sgt. Jose J. Reyes, 24, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, sacrificed his life for his country in Afghanistan when a vehicle he was riding in was struck by an explosive device. The untimely death of Sgt. Reyes recalls the long tradition of honor and sacrifice by thousands of Puerto Ricans who have fought… Read more »

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randerson43 on Legislators Ask President for Federal Funding for Puerto Rico: “Yet another example of why Puerto Rico should vote for statehood. As long as Puerto Rico remains a territory you…”
Tihanyi on Puerto Rico, Singapore of the Caribbean?: “Ángel Collado-Schwartz, a Puerto Rican, I believe, published a book titled Decolonization Models for America’s Last Colony: Puerto Rico in…”
randerson43 on Anti-statehood Arguments against Colorado: “Good article especially the reminder that the 10th amendment to the constitution gives Puerto Rico, as a state, the right…”
Tihanyi on “The Bare Minimum” for U.S. citizenship: “Between 1898 and 1917 when the status of Puerto Rico was discussed most Republicans had no problem with the expansion…”
randerson43 on “The Bare Minimum” for U.S. citizenship: “Yet more “mumbo jumbo”. There still are only TWO CHOICES!!! COMPLETE STATEHOOD (with no add-ons, i.e FAS) or TOTAL INDEPENDENCE…”
Tihanyi on The Votes Against the Puerto Rico Status Act in Committee: “I have responded to this question as it is understood by the Treaty of Paris of 1898. It does not,…”
cxcruz1 on Congressional Experts Link Independence and Free Association: “Lack of perspective, the questions, all of them already answer, What the mayority of the puertorrican want is become a…”
randerson43 on What Is Sovereignty?: “Let’s put it plain and simple: Puerto Rico and it’s citizens are SLAVE to the whims of the United States.…”
Tihanyi on Misunderstanding over “Commonwealth” Continues: “With all due respect, the information you provided is not correct. I was not born in the US and neither…”
randerson43 on Misunderstanding over “Commonwealth” Continues: “This is a shining example that if Puerto Rico does not opt for either STATEHOOD or INDEPENDENCE they will ALWAYS…”