Contramaestre commemorates this August 15, the birth of the patriot of all times, the legendary son who was always at the service of the defense of the homeland, the immortal of history, whose imprint is never erased.
Juan Fajardo Vega, who became a symbol of Cuba, inscribed as “the last mambi” is one of those men who came out of the depths of the nation and identified himself with the humble of the land to share their fate as one more.
Guayabal, his native land of fertile soils, never forgets the tillage of the eternal mambí to help his father and his large family.
From patriotic roots attached to the Independence of Cuba, the Liberation Army was nourished by the incorporation into its ranks of a 16-year-old young man with a thirst for justice and social progress.
The War of 95 treasures this valuable warrior, who saw in the independence emancipation the freedom of Cuba, and a true peace for the children of the Island.
His dedication to the revolutionary cause was also proven in the Rebel Army as armorer of the Third Eastern Front, where he demonstrated the greatness and impetus in defense of the humanist and solidarity work.
Juan Fajardo Vega, was the anonymous hero admired by Fidel, who surpassed 105 years of age to say goodbye with tremendous lucidity and physical endurance.
At the distance of 143 years from that lasting birth, Contramaestre, the land where you were born, evokes you close, transparent; it venerates your footprint of infinite light, of brave warrior who fought as a good titan to offer us freedom, peace, love and social justice.
