Celia Sanchez, the first woman of the Rebel Army

Celia Sanchez, the first woman of the Rebel Army

Celia Sanchez Manduley is still remembered as the first woman of the Rebel Army, as the extraordinary heroine of the clandestine combats, as the most perfumed flower of the Cuban Revolution.

And this woman of the people is the image of justice, whose last farewell on January 11, 1980, becomes memory, pride and history, also legend.

But death made a mistake with Celia, because her essence translates into pure and sincere values, in modesty and fidelity, in love for her homeland and her people.

Her departure as a star that illuminates the firmament as an enduring symbol, becomes an unbending spirit of proven dedication, decision, of demonstrated justice for the good of the children of her land.

Her prodigal work shines for her bravery in the Sierra Maestra, in the concealment of her revolutionary struggles, in the natural grace she had to make of hope a kindness with collective opportunities.

The heroine of Manzanillo is not gone, her wake remains intact with fertile harvests of virtues, roads, conscience for her people, with firm steps in the face of challenges.

Because Celia Sanchez Manduley, is the perpetual inspiration of poets and writers, of happy children with dreams to fulfill and youth that ensure continuity. Her service sheet of smile and storm, never dies because her imprint is unquenchable.


Moraima Zulueta Gómez

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