Author Biography
Jose Miguel Remon Varela nacio en la ciudad oriental de Manzanillo, Cuba, en el ano 1966, su ninez estuvo marcada por una intensa relacion con la vida marina y campestre. Durante el exodo del Mariel emigro a los EE.UU. en 1980 con su padre y su hermana pequena, quedando atras su madre y hermano mayor. Toda la familia se reunio anos mas tarde en Tampa, Florida. Actualmente vive alli con su esposa e hijos. El amor por Manzanillo y su historia se manifiesta en la coleccion de documentos historicos y postales recopiladas durante muchos anos. A pesar de la distancia y del paso del tiempo, los recuerdos de la infancia se mantienen vivos en su corazon. Alberga la esperanza de que se recuerde siempre esta importante etapa en la historia de Manzanillo, para que las futuras generaciones de cubanos, donde quieran que esten, se sientan orgullosos de su ciudad natal. --------------------------------------------------------- Jose Miguel Remon Varela was born in the eastern city of Manzanillo, Cuba, in 1966, his childhood was marked by an intense relationship with the sea and country life. During the Mariel boatlift he emigrated to the US in 1980 with his father and younger sister, leaving his mother and older brother behind. The whole family reunited years later in Tampa, Florida. He currently lives there with his wife and children. His love of Manzanillo and its history is reflected in the collection of historical documents and postcards collected over many years. Despite the distance and the passing of time, memories of his childhood are kept alive in his heart. He hopes that this important stage in the history of Manzanillo is always remembered, so that future generations of Cubans, wherever they may be, are proud of their beloved city.
