One Year Ago Today …. “🇵🇷🌴 I posted This on Facebook …. After Hurricane María 🌴🇵🇷 …. “!!

~~October 22, 2019~~ 

ONE YEAR AGO TODAY 

~FACEBOOK MEMORIES~

🇵🇷💞🇵🇷 … ONE YEAR AGO TODAY … I POSTED THIS!! 🇵🇷💞🇵🇷

Hi! My name is Horty Rexach.

I am Puerto Rican and I grew up in an island (according to the president of the US Virgin Islands) in the middle of the ocean.

Surrounded by water. Big water.

A lot of water!

Oh! … and we ARE American citizens, not by choice but rather by imposition.

We have been American citizens since 1917 because there was no other option.
My people have served in the might U.S. of A. military forces since 1917.

Yep, citizenship was imposed in the beginning of World War One. 

We speak both English and Spanish.

The Puerto Rican people receive $22.5 million dollars in social help as well as subsidies from the American government.

However, we produce around $77 million dollars toward the economy of the mighty U.S. of A.

Why do we have two last names?

No Puerto Rican woman loses her last name when she marries because we don’t want to forget our very own mothers.

We are an archipelago (because we are not only a small island – we have Culebra, Vieques, Isla de Mona and several others).

The geography of Puerto Rico consists of an archipelago located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands.

The main island of Puerto Rico is the smallest and most eastern of the Greater Antilles.

Our small archipielago, surrounded by big water, provides more members to the military forces per capita than ANY other state of the Union!!

Our Island has produced astronauts, NASA engineers, scientists, a Judge in the US Supreme Court, a recipient of a Medal of Honor, 5 Miss Universe crowns, the Borinqueneers (65th Infantry Division – google this one), Oscar and Grammy recipients, athletes, actors of world fame and many more distinguished citizens who call our beautiful Island HOME.

We are a beautiful and interesting mix of Spanish (European), African and Taíno blood. This mix gives us an incredible drive to survive.

Nothing Breaks our Boricua Spirit

NOTHING!!

We do not fit in any BOX. 

Biologist says Puerto Rican women possess the ideal genotype of the ‘Perfect‘ human via DNA ancestry.

It is a fact that this genetic composition represents the human race because of its wide heritage of races.
#PuertoRicoStrong … 🇵🇷 … ¡Weeepa!

I am Puerto Rican and I’m damn proud of it!!

🌴🌞🇵🇷 🌴🌴 🇵🇷🌴🌴🇵🇷🌞🌴

 #PuertoRico #HurricaneMaria #OneYearAgoToday #PostedOnFacebook #FacebookMemory #AfterHurricaneMaria #BoricuaSpirit #PuertoRican #NotPerfect #NearlyTheSameThing #MostRecentTattoo 

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

NIKE …. “🏈👟 Released its Commercial starring Colin Kaepernick …. Inspirational Sports-Related Stories 👟🏈 …. “!

~~September 6, 2018~~

COLIN KAEPERNICK

TRIUMPHANT RETURN

I must confess I’m not a football fan; I really don’t know much about the game; I really don’t care about it.

However, I do know a lot about Colin Kaepernick.

I respect the man and agree with the peaceful protest and the message that he’s trying to bring to the forefront by using the platform that he had when he was able to play football.

After being shunned for at least two seasons; after continued pressure from the NFL, after continued disparaging from the occupant of the Oval Office, Kap makes a triumphant return!

Take a look.

HortyRex©

HOW DID THIS BEGIN?

In a 49ers’ final preseason game, backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided sit on the bench to protest racial inequality and police brutality for the national anthem.

~TAKING A  KNEE~

Former Seahawks player and Green Beret Nate Boyer who talked Kap into making the change. Boyer wrote an open letter to Kaepernick and it caused the two to meet up and discuss America and honoring the anthem.

“Soldiers take a knee in front of a fallen brother’s grave, you know, to show respect. When we’re on a patrol, you know, and we go into a security halt, we take a knee, and we pull security.”

It was US Army veteran, Nate Boyer, who suggested to Kaepernick to take a knee as a sign of respect

This is their inspiring story of what can happen when people with different perspectives decide to sit down, have a conversation, and hear each other out.

Kaepernick was the first NFL player to kneel during the national anthem before games in 2016 to protest racial inequality and police brutality. Critics accused the protest of disrespecting the US flag and military and Drumpf called for players who protested during the anthem to be fired.

Nike released a commercial starring Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday, September 5, following this week’s announcement of a partnership between the two that prompted boycott threats as well as criticism from Drumpf.

Nike and Kaepernick posted the commercial on Twitter and YouTube.

The ad, narrated by Kaepernick, showcases various inspirational sports-related stories, including amateur athletes such as a football-playing homecoming queen and an Ironman participant who lost 120 pounds and recovered from a brain tumor. Professional athletes, including Serena Williams, LeBron James, and the Seattle Seahawks’ Shaquem Griffin (whose left hand was amputated when he was young), are also featured.

Kaepernick narrates the ad, which features a wide range of athletes including inspirational amateurs, Serena Williams, and LeBron James.
Kaepernick is shown only in the closing seconds of the commercial, which does not feature the former NFL player in football gear.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-releases-colin-kaepernick-commercial-2018-9

~~Dream Crazy~~

Nike

~~Published on Sep 5, 2018~~

Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they’re crazy enough.

Just Do It

 #NIKE #Commercial #AwesomeGraphics #Shameful #ColinKaepernick #MissHisMessage #LoudAndClear #TakeAKnee #PeopleRiot #TakeABullet #FormerQuarterback #SanFrancisco49ers #RefusalToIgnore #SystemicRacialInjustice #CrazyDreams #CrazyEnough #BelieveInSomething #EvenSacrificeEverything #NateBoyer

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

Keith Olbermann, #125 …. “😱 We Will Not Stand for Drumpf ….😱 …. #TakeAKnee …. 😱 …. “!!

~~September 26, 2017~~ 

TAKE A KNEE 

PROTESTING POLICE BRUTALITY ON AFRICAN AMERICAN CITIZENS

How can we forget this amazing past weekend?

It all started Friday at a ‘campaign rally in Alabama.

The ‘man’ is absurd, juvenile, vile, selfish, egotistical, ignorant, bombastic and basically intolerable.

A weekend to remember.

Another new low … of which there should be plenty since this ‘man’ has no bottom!

HortyRex©

I feel this is important information about what is happening in the Republican Administration lead by Drumpf and what we need to be aware of.
Keith Olbermann series called “The Resistance” continues.
He has posted installment #125.
The video speaks for itself.
If this resonates with you, good.
If it doesn’t, just scroll away to the next blog.
Thank you!

HortyRex©

Martin van der Louw

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~SOURCE~

Drumpf is the president, which means Keith’s not going anywhere.

Catch every episode of his new GQ show, The Resistance, and then come join the fight.

http://www.gq.com/story/watch-the-closer-keith-olbermann

#GQ #KeithOlbermann #NewSeries #TheResistance #124 #AwesomeGraphics #NotMyPresident #IllegitimatePresident #SoCalledPresident #DonaldTrump #Drumpf #NewGQShow #TheResistance #JoinTheFight #DonaldTrumpsAmerica #BePrepared #Resist #Peace #Remove #TakeAKnee ##WhiteSupremacy #AttackBlackAthletes #NationalAnthem #WeWillNotStandForDrumpf 

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~We Will Not Stand for Drumpf~~

The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

~~Published on Sep 25, 2017~~

 The athletes under attack by this ‘so-called president’ are American patriots.

GQ

We ALL are ONE!!

To start the day …. “Prince Harry: Closing Orlando Invictus Games …. 2016″!!

~~May 18, 2016~~ 

CLOSING CEREMONY

“I am the Master of my fate.”

Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Come to an End

“This Has Never Been About the Medals”

By: Francesca Bacardi 

The Invictus Games have come to an end, and so we must say goodbye (for now) to Prince Harry.

The redheaded royal closed out his Paralympic-style games Thursday. May 12, 2016,  after five days of tough, but fun sporting events. The five-day event in Orlando, Florida, might have come to an end, but Prince Harry reflected on the week’s emotional moments to help keep the spirit alive.

“Wow, what a ride the last four days has been – I said you would be moved, inspired and entertained – was I right? As the great Stevie Wonder says: Team work makes the dream work!” he began his closing speech.

But what he wanted everyone- competitors and viewers alike- to remember, was that the message behind the event was far more important than the medals handed out.

“I’ve been hugely honored to hand out gold silver and bronze medals over the course of this competition, but what meant the most to me, was handing out your Invictus Foundation medallions this evening,” he continued.

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~~GALLERY~~ 

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We ALL are connected through HUMANITY!!

“Those medallions are the real prizes, for the years of intense rehabilitation you’ve put yourselves through to be here.

The competition has been fierce with performances of the highest international standard across a number of events.

But what inspired me, was the courage to make it to the starting line, to take to the field or to dive into that pool, motivated by the goal of giving your all – medal or no medal.”

Whether someone won or lost, Prince Harry reminded each person what his participation really meant.

“You showed your families, your friends and yourselves, just how far you’ve come, regardless of the result,” he said. “I know by your nature you all want to win, but these games are so much more than that – Invictus is so much more than that.”

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://blackgossipsites.com/2016/05/13/prince-harrys-invictus-games-come-to-an-end-this-has-never-been-about-the-medals/

#ToStartTheDay #PrinceHarry #BritishMonarchy #ClosingCeremony  #InvictusGames  #NeverAboutMedals #FrancescaBacardi  #SayGoodbye #RedheadedRoyal #ParalympicStyleGames #WoundedWarriors #ClosingSpeech #FierceCompetition #Courage #IAm #MasterOfMyFate

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

~Prince Harry’s speech at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Orlando Invictus Games~

“WE ARE INVICTUS”

~~Published on May 13, 2016~~

Prince Harry’s speech at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Orlando Invictus Games

“I’ll see you in Toronto.” 

We ALL are ONE!! 

At the end of the day …. “Invictus Games Opening Ceremony …. Orlando, Florida”!!

~~May 9, 2016~~ 

WE ARE INVICTUS 

Memorable moments from Invictus Opening Ceremony

Thomas Neumann
ESPN.com

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Invictus Games were created to honor, educate and inspire, and the Opening Ceremony of this year’s event delivered the message with flying colors.

First lady Michelle Obama, Britain’s Prince Harry and Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman delivered stirring speeches after performances from the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, soprano Laura Wright and singer-songwriter James Blunt.

“Let’s put on a hell of a show in honor of our fallen comrades who didn’t make it,” Prince Harry said.

“We are Invictus.”

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~~RELATED~~ 

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The most powerful moment arguably belonged to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr., who took the stage to a standing ovation and silenced the crowd with the story of his injury and subsequent months long coma and rehabilitation.

He described how he was severely burned when his vehicle struck a land mine in Afghanistan in 2005, followed by an arduous road to recovery.

Del Toro said the only time he doubted his resolve was when he saw his scarred face and worried how son Israel Del Toro III, who was 3 years old at the time, would react. Del Toro thanked wife Carmen and Izzy, now 13, for their love and care.

~~GALLERY~~ 

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Most of the 10,000 or so spectators stood for the entire roll call of 14 participating nations — Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States — as nearly 500 competitors and their families entered Champion Stadium at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Freeman powerfully orated the Invictus Pledge to the crowd to help conclude the ceremony:

Your service sets an example
Your bravery inspires me
It is my honor now
To support and give you courage
To fight for you as you fought for us
To keep your family close beside
To take the steps you need to take
I am here for you

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#AtTheEndOfTheDay #TheInvictusGames #Prince Harry #InvictusPledge #MichelleObama #MorganFreeman #LauraWright #SingerSongwriter  #JamesBlunt #InvictusGamesFoundation #London #USA #Canada #Orlando #Florida #WoundedInjuredSick #ServicemenAndWomen #USAirForce #MasterSargent #IsraelDelToroJr #WeAreInvictus

#WeAlllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

Prince Harry and Michelle Obama speeches at the Invictus Games Orlando Opening Ceremony

~~Published on May 9, 2016~~

What an incredible start to the Invictus Games 2016 – the spectacular opening ceremony in Orlando launches four days of sporting competition between injured servicemen and women and veterans from 14 countries.

During the games, more than 500 competitors from countries including Italy, Germany, Australia, Estonia, Jordan and the UK and Afghanistan will compete in 10 events – archery, indoor rowing, powerlifting, road cycling, sitting volleyball, swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball, rugby and tennis.

~~Invictus Games Opening Ceremony Highlights~~

~~Published on May 9, 2016~~

Sites and sounds from this year’s Invictus Games Opening Ceremonies.

We ALL are ONE!! 

The Invictus Games …. Prince Harry … I AM …. “!!

~~May 8, 2016~~ 

THE INVICTUS GAMES

Prince Harry, Justin Trudeau and the Obamas Compete for Laughs Before Invictus Games

A round of good-natured Twitter trash talk has erupted among the head of the British royal family and the leaders of the United States and Canada. And the Internet appears to be charmed by the tit-for-tat videos by Queen Elizabeth II, President Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.

It was all part of an effort to promote the 2016 Invictus Games.

The choreographed challenges began Friday, April 29, 2016. when Mr. Obama and his wife, Michelle, tweeted a short video at Prince Harry. It showed them standing with their arms crossed over their chests in front of a line of three uniformed officers, looking as if they had a bone to pick with the royal family.

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The inaugural Invictus Games in London 2014 used the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women.

The Invictus Games Foundation has been set up to develop this legacy, manage the process of selecting the hosts of future games and oversee their delivery. The next Invictus Games will take place in Orlando, 8th-12th May 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. 

Prince Harry recently announced that the Invictus story will continue and that there will be a third Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada in September 2017.

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https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/

~~GALLERY~~

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~~Barack Obama and first lady Michelle challenge royals to the Invictus Games~~

LoneWolf & The Three Muskadoggies

~~Published on May 2, 2016~~

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama posted a video to social media challenging Prince Harry to the Invictus Games that start on May 8.

“Please …. Remember Our Homeless. Hospitalized & Disabled Veterans And Fallen Heroes! Thank You … America!”
“I’m LoneWolf…And I Approve This Message!”
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~~Prince Harry announces host city for next Invictus Games in 2016~~

~~Published on Jul 14, 2015~~

Prince Harry announces that Orlando, Florida, is the host city for the next Invictus Games in 2016.

The Games, which will be held from 8-12 May 2016 will be held at the EPSN Wide World of Sports Complex.

We ALL are connected through HUMANITY!! 

Prince Harry Opens Up on Life-Changing Afghanistan Mission, Inspiration for Invictus Games

~~Published on Mar 17, 2016~~

Prince Harry talks about a life-changing experience in Afghanistan and how he is now helping wounded veterans.

We ALL are ONE!!