[NYTr] Grenada's Diplomats Pay Homage to Cubans Killed in US Invasion

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Grenada's Diplomats Pay Homage to Cubans Killed in U.S Invasion

Havana, Oct 30 (acn) Members of Grenada's diplomatic mission to Cuba 
paid homage Monday to the Cubans who lost their lives during the 
American invasion of Grenada.

The ceremony took place at the Parque Central, where a floral wreath 
was placed by the Jose Marti monument in the park, in the presence of 
the diplomats and Cubans who survived the U.S attack on Grenada in 1983.

Vyra Magdalena Moqueen, Grenada's ambassador in Havana, mentioned the 
importance of the Cuban collaboration to her country in the sectors of 
public health, agriculture and education.

The ambassador thanked Cuban construction workers who helped in the 
building of the Point Saline International Airport. She said the 
airport is a key part in the development of tourism of the island, 
adding that without the Cuban help it would not be finished.

On October 25, 1983, seven thousand American soldiers invaded Grenada, 
a 344 Km2 island. The U.S troops remained in the country for more than 
a year, halting the social and economic movement started by Grenada's 
Prime Minister Maurice Bishop.

More than 20 Cubans who were working on Grenada's airport were killed 
during the attack.