Of the 37 volunteers, all except one are residents of Orange Walk. That person is from Corozal, and late into Sunday night, the 36 arrived in Orange Walk Town to a hero's welcome, complete with motorcade and homecoming ceremony.
The media was also there, and Leader of this expedition Giovanni De La Fuente, said that even if they knew beforehand that they would have been taken into custody by the Guatemalan military, they would have still had to courage to go:
Giovanni De La Fuente - Leader, Northern Territorial Volunteers
"This reception is great. I wasn't expecting and the people of Orange Walk, they really make you feel good. We still have people that loves Belize."
Reporter
"After all what happened, would you do it all over again?"
Giovanni De La Fuente - Leader, Northern Territorial Volunteers
"We function as a part of a group and the group is already talking about returning to another border monument that is called Garbutt Falls in the Cayo District and of course, if it is their desire, we will return."
Reporter
"How do you feel to see Orange Walkenos came out tonight to give you a warm welcome back to Orange Walk after such an ordeal?"
Participant
"Oh my gosh, it's overwhelming. I never felt such sense of pride. I've always been proud of my country, but tonight seeing Orange Walkenos out, makes me more proud and overwhelmed."
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