Hilda and Warren Torres-Toro hold Warren’s Congressional Gold Medal which was bestowed upon his unit, the 65th Infantry Regiment, in April. A private ceremony was held Friday at Torres-Toro’s home in McDonough since he was unable to attend the ceremony in the spring. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
The Torres-Toro and Stephens family stands and sings along to the National Anthem during a ceremony they hosted Friday for Warren Torres-Toro where he was presented the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the 65th Infantry Regiment during World War II. The 65th Regiment was a predominantly Puerto Rican regiment that is the only Hispanic segregated unit to fight in every global war of the 20th century. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
Hilda and Warren Torres-Toro hold Warren’s Congressional Gold Medal which was bestowed upon his unit, the 65th Infantry Regiment, in April. A private ceremony was held Friday at Torres-Toro’s home in McDonough since he was unable to attend the ceremony in the spring. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
The Torres-Toro and Stephens family stands and sings along to the National Anthem during a ceremony they hosted Friday for Warren Torres-Toro where he was presented the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the 65th Infantry Regiment during World War II. The 65th Regiment was a predominantly Puerto Rican regiment that is the only Hispanic segregated unit to fight in every global war of the 20th century. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
The Torres-Toro family, from left, Hilda, Warren, Diana Stephens, Warren Jr. and Hugh. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
Warren Torres-Toro, 92, listens to the National Anthem of Puerto Rico during a ceremony his family hosted for him in honor of receiving the Congressional Gold Medal. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
Warren Torres-Toro, 92, sways to the music of “The Army Goes Rolling Along” while his granddaughter, Chelsea Stephens, hold the music to his ear. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
The 65th Infantry was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in April. Warren Torres-Toro’s family held a ceremony honoring him at their home Friday since he was unable to travel in the spring to Washington, D.C. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
The Congressional Gold Medal. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
Hilda and Warren Torres-Toro met while Warren served in the Army during World War II. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
Hilda and Warren Torres-Toro met while Warren served in the Army during World War II and were later married. Warren’s unit, The 65th Infantry, earned the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during the war. (Staff Photo: Heather Middleton)
McDONOUGH — Love and patriotic pride swelled from the hearts and home of the Torres-Toro and Stephens family last week.
Family and friends gathered Friday in McDonough to hold a private ceremony honoring the family’s patriarch, Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Warren Torres-Toro, who earned the Congressional Gold Medal. The award was bestowed on Torres-Toro’s unit, the 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers” in April for their valor, determination and bravery displayed during the Korean War.
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