My sister and I watched this documentary last night and we were so moved by it. We cried, smiled and we were so surprised to find out about so many Boricuas in the war. I don't recall learning about this in any of my history classes when growing up. Both my sister and me have always been very proud Puerto Rican women and this documentary made us feel even stronger about our culture and our beautiful people. Keep up the good work and thank you so very much for shedding light on this very crucial time in history. When in Puerto Rico, I will definitely make a trip to El Monumento de la Recordacion. I would feel honored to do so. Muchas gracias.

First of all, WOW! I was mesmerized when I saw "The Borinqueneers" it was about time that someone showed such fighters,brave,and the most caring human beings on earth in relation to wars fighting for the United States. I want to also say that the 65th infantry must and should be honored in many more ways with the survivals. They deserve to have many monuments here in the states and in Puerto Rico and most of all a day off in rememberance of that war that lost not only soldiers,brothers by heart and soul and the even though some did not have experience as a soldier but they went out not only to fight but to stick together for their fellow "Borinquenos" because this is the way we are even if we do not know eash other but because we are very caring people for each other. Please to Raquel Ortiz and everyone else involve in this documentary...please produce lots and lots more documentaries of Puerto Rico because this is the only way of feeling connected to our "Borinquen Bella".

ps.if you need volunteers for upcoming documentaries please
it would be an honor to be part of such stories.

Still Puertorriquen and for every
Camy,New York

It is wonderful to see your marvelous harvest after sowing and cultivating the seed of truth -- it is a true pleasure to see on Chan. 13 the fruits of the 65th Infantry.

Thank you for allowing me to participate with you in a small way.

I hope I get to see it. My PBS (OBP) tell me they have no plans to show it here.

This film is so inspirational and I give it five stars! It powerfully captures the glorious history of the 65th Infantry regiment in an exemplary and well researched manner. The interviews of the veterans of the 65th are captivating and emotionally moving. I laughed, I cried, I was angry at the mistreatment and discrimination they experienced, and most of all I felt an immense send of pride of the dedication, service and sacrifices made the veterans of the 65th Infantry Regiment. I was glued to the screen the whole time. This film is an excellent learning tool for teachers and professors who want to teach about the U.S. history and Puerto Rican history. The DVD has over one hour of deleted interviews of the veterans and historians that I thoroughly enjoyed also. I went to the premiere in Newark and Connecticut and it received standing ovations at both premieres. This film is awesome, a historical gem, and a MUST HAVE for your personal library.

My mother immigrated from Isabela P.R. in the 1960's. Growing up in NYC I learned about my Uncle SFC Donato Roman-Reichards who was awarded the Silver Star Posthumously for his service with the 65th Reg(in Korea). Upon my arrival from Iraq I wanted to chronicle the military service of my family to pass on to my son Antonio. This documentary is a God sent and is long over due. With its production Boriqua soldiers from all wars have their recognition and redemption. Again, Gracias y Dios te bendiga.

I think that this movie was very intresting and amazing. Being a young Puerto Rican girl i learned a lot of the Puerto Rican history and i thank PBS for giving the chance to show this film. I think that ever channel should show this film to teach other kids and adults about the 65th Infantry Regiment in Korea 1950-1954. I also believe that this documentary of this magnitude should be shown for young generations. I was very proud to be present when they honored the four main borinquneers at the end of the show. They can actual part from the film because they were there. Again thank you very much for showing and giving others and me a chance to view this film.

What an excellent documentary of a story of courage, discipline and pride. Tears run through my face seeing this brave men fighting for a cause, even when they were treated as a second class citizens. Puertorricans have always been proud of their culture their roots, but mostly about their sense of duty with the nation that gave us the USA citizenship. This is a most seen documentary to all Puertorricans living in USA and especially in the island of Puerto Rico. My brothers did not participate at the Second World War but they are veterans of the Vietnam War. I am as proud of them as I am proud to be a Puerto Rican. To the producer, I must say how proud I feel that someone had the courage and sensitivity to recreate the history of these great men who gave everything fighting for democracy. To all veterans Thanks!

A must see for all! My father was one of thousands of young Puerto Rican men who fought in the Korean War and like many of them did'nt talk about it. To this day at the age of 83 still says little, the day after seeing the documentary I learned after calling him in PR and discussing what I now know about the Borinqueneers that he told me he part of the 65th Infantry!

Wow!!! I can wait to purchase the DVD and share it with everyone that I can show it to. I am the proud grandson of a WWII veteran and a proud son of a Vietnam Vet. I was born in New Jersey but have always wanted to bridge my Puerto Rican culture with my American roots. The "orgullo" that I have when I see well documented history of our people. I am currently serving in the US Army as a Chaplain Assistant and can not wait to see which one of my kids or nephews/nieces who will carry this legacy of serving this country throught the armed forces.

May God always protect our "isla" and may we never forget the sacrifices of our brave "compadre" who bravely fought and die for the USA. May all Americans remember that there was "boricua" blood spill in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.