Nov, 2025.- The easternmost of the Camagüey territories grows greater whenever his name is spoken, because within it beats the essence of a people who know how to appreciate those who made it strong. José Ramón Cuquejo not only rescued stories and preserved legends: he transformed each one into light, into guidance, into a seed that blossoms in new generations, reminding us that culture is the root and support of identity.
He was not merely a shoemaker nor a chronicler of his land; he was a guardian of Guáimaro’s memory, a living bridge between yesterday and today, a man who loved with the same intensity with which he defended the traditions of his people. In his eyes reflected the tenderness of a faithful husband, the patience of an exemplary father, and the infinite sweetness of a grandfather who gave boundless affection.
This November 29, 2025, at the moment of his farewell and transition to immortality, a truth was engraved that will always accompany us: his voice, his example, and his enthusiasm will continue beating in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
The perpetual tribute paid to him is not just justice; it is sincere and eternal gratitude. Because José Ramón Cuquejo taught us that living also means caring for memory, and that loving one's homeland can be the noblest of all trenches. His legacy reminds us that the greatness of a man is measured by the mark he leaves on his people, and his will remain, alive and luminous, in Guáimaro and beyond.
