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HERO BLOG TOUR
August 9 – 16
The
Borinqueneers: My Military Heroes
by Maria C. Ferrer
Soldiers make the best
romance heroes for their unselfish desire to protect, their undying loyalty to
their country, and their firm bodies that can squeeze a lover ever so tightly.
Some of the best
soldiers in US history are from Puerto Rico.
Did you know that Puerto
Ricans have been fighting on behalf of this country since the American
Revolution? Puerto Rico did not become a US Territory until 1898 with the end
of the Spanish American War, and did not organize an infantry until 1901. But
for the past century, Puerto Ricans have fought bravely for a land that still
treats them as second class citizens, and that often forgets that, YES,
Virginia, Puerto Ricans are US citizens.
In 1950, the 65th
Infantry Regiment out of Puerto Rico gave themselves the nickname of the
Borinqueneers in honor of the island’s Taino name, Borinquen. These brave men
have distinguished themselves throughout WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Iraq and
now Afghanistan. This year, the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York was
dedicated to them. To date, the Borinqueneers have earned 10 Distinguished
Service Crosses, 250 Silver Stars, 600 Bronze Stars, 3,000 Purple Hearts, and
finally, on June 10, 2014, President Obama awarded them Congressional Gold
Medals. A handful of the original soldiers were there to accept.
It is this dedication to
country and duty; it is their honor and bravery that make soldiers such good
romance heroes, whether they hail from Puerto Rico, New York, or Texas.
Soldiers are a worthy
subject of songs and stories. You can write about the idealistic boy joining
the army, the brave vet storming the beaches or the wounded hero returning
home. All heroes, all ready to protect our lives, liberty and pursuit of
happiness. So now let’s honor them by writing them a happy ending full peace, harmony
and above all love.♥
Maria C. Ferrer was past
president of RWA/NYC. She writes contemporary romances under her name and erotica
under the name Del Carmen. Her stories have been published by Ravenous Romance
and Cleis Press, and have appeared in magazines such as Cosmopolitan for
Latinas, Penthouse and Star. Visit her at www.marializaferrer.blogspot.com and www.mydelcarmen.com.
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