Talk:Alberto Díaz Jr.

Rank

Rear Admiral Diaz is technically a "Rear Admiral, Upper Half." He is therefore an 0-8, a two-star rank. Someone keeps editing the data box and making him a one-star. They should stop this. I should know what rank my brother is, so stop demoting him!65.81.79.71 (talk) 18:52, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

• We have no way of knowing who you are and if you are the person whom you claim to be. Wikipedia policy requires that additions to bios. cite and provide reliable verifiable sources. Instead of complaining, you should thank me for writing an article on whom you claim to be your brother. I have spent much of the last decade writing about the positive contributions which Puerto Ricans have made, people like your brother, whom otherwise would be one of many to fall into the cracks of history only to be forgotten. Tony the Marine (talk) 19:41, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

Tony, I've often seen entries by you, and I thank you for your efforts in disseminating accurate and useful information about the contributions and accomplishments that Puerto Ricans (and all Hispanics) have attained in this country, and indeed, the world. The history of Spain and Spaniards is not well known in Anglo-Saxon society, and Wikipedia (and editors like you) have been invaluable in bringing this important history to a more general public. And I do thank you for bringing my brother's biography to this forum. I must say there is quite a bit missing, but I have refrained from editing too much because of my obvious personal involvement with "the subject." It's close enough, though. The issue of his rank, however, is pretty cut-and-dried. It's just an objective fact about his military service. I don't know how to reference it, but I would suspect it's public record. I think all flag rank promotions have to be approved by Congress, so somewhere in the Congressional Record there must be mention of it. Maybe you can just Google him! I'll see if I can find some reference in some reputable internet source, and I'll let you know. Thanks again98.170.198.158 (talk) 20:13, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

• Hey, not to worry all is fine. The fact is that it is a military norm to upgrade the rank of those who retire and who have served with distinction, therefore you are right in making your edits. Thank you for your kind words. I always keep an eye on the articles which I have written because there are a lot of people out there who enjoy vandalizing the work of others. The majority of them are unregistered users. I do have my faith in you and therefore thank you for your edits. Tony the Marine (talk) 23:56, 22 February 2014 (UTC)

• Thank you, Tony. I clicked on your name and saw your website--pretty impressive! Please keep up the good work and let me know if I can help you in any way.Carlos98.170.198.158 (talk) 22:04, 24 February 2014 (UTC)