Rico's second-highest official, Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock attended. He delivered to Cartagena's family a personal letter from Governor Luis Fortuño and stated that while Cartagena was actually being buried with a Distinguished Service Cross, "in our hearts we're sending him off with the Medal of Honor he deserves" and made a commitment to seek it posthumously. Legacy January 4, 2007, was officially declared as "SFC Modesto Cartagena Day" in the City of Hartford, Connecticut. The proclamation by Mayor Eddie A. Perez can be viewed here: "SFC Modesto Cartagena Day" Proclamation. An avenue in his native town of Cayey is named after him. On April 14, 2021, USAG Fort Buchanan dedicated the base Visitor Control Center in honor of SFC Modesto Cartagena. Military awards and decorations According to a photo published by the New York Times, Cartagena's numerous decorations are the following: Puerto Rican Legislative Award Military Medal of Honor of the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico Foreign decoration The Bravery Gold Medal of Greece was given by the Government of Greece to the 65th Infantry Regiment and to the members of the regiment who fought in the Korean War. Chryssoun Aristion Andrias (Bravery Gold Medal of Greece) Badges: Rifle Marksmanship Badge 2 Overseas Service Bars 7 Service stripes Congressional Gold Medal On June 10, 2014, President Barack Obama, signed the legislation known as "The Borinqueneers CGM Bill" at an official ceremony. The Bill honors the 65th Infantry Regiment with the Congressional Gold Medal. See also List of Puerto Ricans List of Puerto Rican military personnel Puerto Rican recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross Notes References 1921 births 2010 deaths United States Army soldiers United States Army non-commissioned officers United States Army personnel of World War II United States Army personnel of the Korean War Puerto Rican Army personnel Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) People from Cayey, Puerto Rico