Ciales Mayor Jesús Resto Rivera announced the construction of a Plaza del Veterano in the town, meant to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The announcement was made during an activity marking Veterans Day, where the mayor stressed the importance of recognizing veterans’ service and sacrifices and those of their families.
Ciales recognizes, values and thanks the commitment and dedication of veterans who risked or gave their lives for freedom.
For the project, Representative Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló handed a $125,000 donation to the municipal administration. According to Resto Rivera, those funds will start the corresponding procedures for building the plaza, which will serve as a space for reflection and recognition. "Ciales recognizes, values and thanks the commitment and dedication of veterans who risked or gave their lives for freedom. As a gesture of gratitude toward these heroes and heroines as well as their families, I hope to build what will be the Plaza del Veterano. A place to reflect on the dedication, courage and love of veterans for the world," Resto Rivera said.
Veteran Advocate Agustín Montañez took part in the activity, along with family members and friends of those honored. The mayor said the plaza will also help preserve the memory of Cialeños and Puerto Ricans who have been part of the U.S. Armed Forces.