Incredible how the love and respect for a person can mobilize so many in such a short time to put together such an incredible event as was the
“Celebration of the Life Of a People’s Champion – José Chegüi Torres” who passed on on January 19th, 2009.
Read the article that appeared in Latinsports.com & comment.
http://latinosports.com/featured/incredible-memorial-for-a-people-s-champion.html
El Bronx, NY: José “Chegüi” Torres was known and loved by many sectors of the Puerto Rican community because he was not afraid to mingle with his people in their environment. Chegüi would feel comfortable in all communities and those that were in the streets saw Chegüi on many occasions. That is why the South Bronx community has spontaneously organized a Memorial Tribute & Prayer Service to commemorate the life of: Chegüi – A People’s Champion.
Jackson Heights, Queens – Councilman Monserrate today made the following statement regarding the events of early Friday, December 19.
“As the result of an unfortunate accident involving myself and someone whom I care for deeply and love, I have been charged with offenses that I did not commit and am not capable of committing. As a son, a brother and a father, these accusations are offensive, and they are crushing on a personal level. Nonetheless I whole-heartedly look forward to all of the facts being brought to light during this legal process. Continue reading
For Puerto Ricans she was our Rosa Park and Fannie Lou Hammer, our Mother Jones and our Mother Teresa. She was a warrior, an activist, an educator an organizer while also being a Leader of a powerful community organization. She was a mother for her children and a mother for many of us who were lost children. She understood us, care for us, pushed us to be strong, provided support and contributed in so many ways to the sucess of many, many people. She was Evelina Antonetty. Continue reading