Nov. 3, 2009 National Committee To Free the Cuban Five Bulletin Sad news: Gerardo Hernandez's mother has passed away <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> Gerardo and his mother Carmen <http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs027/1101311798924/img/218.jpg?a=1102802434698> A message from Cuba:
Carmen Nordelo Tejera, mother of Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, Hero of the Republic of Cuba, died Monday of a lengthy illness at the age of 75 in the capital. Carmen Nordelo was born on Feb. 15, 1934 in the Canary Islands. At the age of 16 she emigrated to Havana for economic reasons of her family. As a homemaker she supported the revolutionary activities of her husband and took care of the intellectual and social development of her three children. In an outstanding manner she participated in the Battle of Ideas carried out by our people for truth and justice for our Five Compatriots who are unjustly imprisoned in prisons of the Empire, until she was unable to due to health reasons. To Gerardo -- who is serving a sentence of two life terms plus 15 years -- and his family, we convey our deepest felt condolences on behalf of the people of Cuba. ---------------- Today, Cuban President Raúl Castro attended Carmen's funeral at the Colón Cemetary in Havana. Read more... <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102802434698&s=7590&e=001JoLjWKLjznKnrB6M6-bfCanf0yoATILrYZr9Z4doPUeXx-cxkj5Ylk1fTCWK1LU7wJNP__Umf8726zWLgR4HIeVILHqYwt6JTluevLI2qgW0JV8AVhdt02rZekGoJkJG717c1s-7OVZgkv7Lp3gdI50IHsZLOLJy5XlOjIwF4CnUqANatSY5jw==> ---------------- Sisters and Brothers: We extend our most profound condolences to our brother Gerardo, his wife Adriana and their family, on the passing of his beloved mother Carmen Nordelo, as well as to Ramón, Antonio, Fernando and René; for each mother is the mother of all the Five. When I met Carmen in Cuba, Oct. 7, 2001, with the other family members of the Cuban Five, she proudly said of her son, "From the time he was little, my son was always exemplary. He has always treated everyone like family, and is concerned about everyone. He is incapable of doing even the slightest harm to anybody." Later, during the Five's Miami sentencing in December 2001, after her son Gerardo received the severe and unjust sentence of two life terms, Carmen spoke with confidence that he and his four brothers will come home. As difficult as it was for her after the sentencing, she said, "Fidel has told us they will return. That's why I know they will return." Sadly, she was not able to see her son Gerardo home again in Cuba before she passed, but her faith in Fidel's promise never wavered. That promise will become a reality. Carmen Nordelo, Rest in peace. As always, we in the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five will continue the struggle until the Five Cuban Heroes are free. Gloria La Riva on behalf of the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five ---------------- A poem written by Gerardo to his mother Carmen on her birthday, Feb. 15, 1999 <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> Anhelo (Todo el universo) Te escribiré un poema que alcance el universo, Y aun temo sea pequeño para alabar tu amor. Llevará mil palabras apreciando tus besos, Aquellos que sanaron mis llagas de dolor. Intentaré expresarte cuánto amor te profeso, Amor que me ilumina y protege la razón, Y como por el mundo cabalgo siempre ileso, Pues parte de mi vida está en tu corazón. Te diré cuánto aprecio tus años de desvelo, Tu silencio infinito y tu inmenso valor, Y sabrás cómo ansío regresar a tu suelo, Renacer en tus brazos y sentir tu calor. Te llegará con lágrimas de pasión y alegría, Porque oculto en mi pecho aguardará el regreso, Y cuánto yo quisiera, mientras llega ese día, Que tú pudieras, Madre, leer estos versos. ---------------- To send condolences to Gerardo: <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> Mail to:Gerardo Hernández, #58739-004 U.S.P. Victorville P.O. Box 5300 Adelanto, CA 92301Or email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and we will forward your message. Contact us: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Or call: 415-821-6545 Web: http://www.freethefive.org <http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102802434698&s=7590&e=001JoLjWKLjznJipggPBkYT9kmGXCZkAQBuepm91XMjUjYOkn1HR2oLLijdpIOXkqZZewRbL9bdxYYBPzepg_lsPyAeUpQdoLWoCOWlkU4-UmqSjiZpUtryEA==> <http://img.constantcontact.com/letters/images/spacer.gif> Free the Cuban Five Now! Allow the families' visits! 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