We have learnt about the health condition of our Commander-in-Chief and we are confident in his speedy recovery.

To our dear people, we say that you in Cuba, and us, inside the jails of the [US] Empire will strive forward stronger than ever alongside Fidel.

We are more united than ever, with Cuba and with you, dear Commander.

The Cuban Five wish you a rapid recovery.

A big hug on behalf of my brothers: Ramon Labanino, Rene Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero and Fernando Gonzalez.

Gerardo Hernandez

Victorville Penitentiary

California

August 1, 2006 

(Granma) 04-08-2006