Every year since the week following the 1996 shoot-down, FCF members have joined together to hold a silent vigil at Florida International University on February 24th between 3:21pm and 3:27pm at the times both planes were blown up by Castro's MiGs in remembrance of Armando, Carlos, Mario, and Pablo who gave their lives in service to others in a continuing demand for justice. This tradition has been maintained for the past 19 years and this year on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 3:21pm we will gather with the families of the four martyrs to mark 20 years.
Twenty years ago on February 24, 1996 at 3:21pm and at 3:27pm two Brothers to the Rescue planes were shot down by Cuban MiGs that launched air to air missiles in international airspace extra-judicially executing Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mario De La Peña, and Armando Alejandre Jr in an act of state terrorism. Video playlist below offers information on the Brothers to the Rescue shoot down.What: Vigil for BTTR shoot down victimsWhen: Gather @ 3pm Vigil starts 3:21pm on Wednesday, February 24Where: Main FountainFlorida International University11200 South West 8th Street Miami, FL
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