The National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic and Harris first to recognize the Borinqueneers and will donate 2,000 tickets will to active and retired military personnel and their families courtesy of the Magic, Harris Corporation and season ticket holders. Seats for Soldiers participating military outfits include Patrick Air Force Base, The Wounded Warrior Project, Orlando Marine affiliate, Orlando Army affiliate, MacDill Air Force Base, U.S. Army PEO STRI, Greater Jacksonville Area USO and Orlando VA. The
65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers will be recognize.
The following Borinqueneers will be present:
1.
CSM Anibal Albertorio
2.
PFC Edwin Aviles
3.
CPL Ferdinand Lopez
4.
CPL Pablo Burgos
5.
CPL Diego Melendez
6.
SFC Hector Ahorrio Martinez
7.
SGT Rafael Martinez
8.
SGT Rafael Donis
9.
CPL German Colon
Representing the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony National Committee:
Wanda Rentas, Chair of Florida
Albie Albertorio, Executive Member
Carolyn Vega-Melendez, US Congressional Staff Advisor
Dennis Freytes, BCGM CNC Honorary Member
Other activities include:
Fan Fest presented by FanDuel: Interactive military vehicles, climbing wall, and items provided by the Museum of Military History
Volunteer uniformed officers distributing game programs
National anthem, halftime performances featuring military members
Military-themed performance by Orlando Magic Dancers