Santiaguero, cubano, ciudadano del mundo, Tte. Cor. Santiago Milton Hechavarría Ferrera ("Sixto Mariano") (25 de julio de 1936-18 de abril del 2002)

on april 18th, 2002. the medical services of the revolutionary armed forces suffered the sensible loss of one of its dearest active members, who had a great capacity and who still had possibilites for scientific development. this valuable officer, a real example of revolutionary and modest professional, disciplined and affectionate with everybody: relatives, comrades and friends is a true paradigm that will light for ever the way of the training of the future cadres of generations that will continue the work of cuban military medicine.