Memorial a los Veteranos

Patillas honors its veterans by remembering local men who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korea Conflict, and the Viet Nam Era. Those named are Ernest Gautier, Thomas Olazagasti, Sgt. Santiago Rivera, Juan Antonio Moreno Cortes, Pedro Fratigelli Anselmo de Varie, Sgt. Ernest Rodriguez, Sgt. Jose A. Antuna, Sgt. René Santiago Flores, Gabo Antonio Rivera Ildifonso, Pvt. Jose E. Lebron Mendez, Pvt. Luis M. Rivera Rivera, Pvt. Joaquin Colon Alicea, Pvt. Jose Oriol Russi, Pvt. Luis Amaro Garcia, Eugenio de Alba Jr., and P.F.C. Raúl Serrano Echavarria. The tribute praises these brave Patillans for offering their lives beyond the seas for democracy, duty, the honor and glory of their beloved homeland, and the peace and freedom of peoples in the world. It also presents the Patillas coat of arms as a symbol of the town’s religious character, culture, environment, Puerto Rican identity, and shared past, present, and future.

Patillas, Puerto Rico · United States