Col. Héctor R. Pontón was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico on 25 July 1936. After graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Puerto Rico’s Business Administration and ROTC cadet programs, Col. Pontón was commissioned as an infantry Officer in the Regular Army in 1958. After completing the Airborne and... read full story
"knew him as Hector, The Protector, the steady head of the ship of state in his role as husband and father. We were all fortunate to have him and to be blessed by him. We will miss everything about this remarkable man."