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Cuban fighter planes shot down two civilian U.S. planes on humanitarian missions over international waters in 1996 — 10 years later, junior policy and management major David O. Caballero held a moment of silence for the victims.
Four humanitarian pilots — Mario M. de la Peña, Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, and Armando
Alejandre — were flying a Brothers to the Rescue mission between Florida and Cuba on February 24, 1996. They were shot down between 3:21 and 3:28 pm by order of the Cuban government.
“I’m trying to commemorate the lives of these four men,” Caballero said, leading Friday’s memorial outside Hunt Library. A group of four formed a circle around Caballero as he outlined the tragedy and read biographies of the victims....
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Mar 01, 2006 at 01:03 PM
As a Cuban American who came to this country in 1960, I am so very proud of what David did, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for continuing the cause and never forgetting the innocent lives lost to this communist dictator. Thank you and may God bless you!!!!
Mar 16, 2006 at 04:04 PM
I too am Cuban American, and also happen to be David's sister, I live in Miami and I'm so glad and proud of brother. People fail to realize that this situation is not just a Cuban thing. This affects everyone, this affects families all over the world. Due to the horrific actions made primarily by Fidel Castro, families in Cuban soil are being ripped apart, young children are forced to work in fields in order to provide some financial help to their families. We all need to open our eyes and see that tyrants like Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong or Iosif Stalin still exist today. He happens to be residing just 90 miles from U.S. soil.
Sep 15, 2006 at 01:48 PM
To those who supported me above, thank you. We must all realize that the fight for democracy in Cuba starts with each and every one of us. Cuba Libre!!!