Havana, November 5 (RHC)--The Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Gerardo Hernandez, sent a message of gratitude for the condolences received from many countries, for the death of his mother, Carmen Nordelo Tejeda, last Monday in Havana.

"The best tribute to my mother is to stand firm in this struggle," stated Gerardo in the note, published today in the Cubadebate website and emitted from the Federal Prison Victorville, United States, where he is serving two life sentences plus 15 years, for protecting Cuba from terrorist acts.

In his message, Gerardo stated: "(...) on behalf of our family, I thank all friends who have expressed their support at this difficult time."

The best tribute to my mother will be to stand firm in the fight for justice so one day, as she wished, the Five could be back to the motherland said in relation to his friends (Fernando Gonzalez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero and Rene Gonzalez), also imprisoned in the U.S. to prevent terrorism on the Island.

Alicia Jrapko, from the International Committee for the Freedom the Five, was in charge of sending the note to Cubadebate website.