Please join Sergeant Gonell and his coauthor, Susan Shapiro, on a virtual panel discussing their stories and the process of publishing and becoming a published author.

Emillio Mesa in collaboration with the Dominican Consulate featured Sgt. Gonell at the Consulate where he spoke about his life journey and service to the United States.

Power to the truth. Speaking to the media about his experiences helps Sgt. Gonell deal and process his mental health injuries.

Domincan President Luis Abinader and Dominican Embassador Sonia Guzman welcome Sgt. Gonell at the Organization of American States.

Sgt. Gonell, Susan Shapiro and Dan Lopez speaks to the audience about American Shield and how to publish a book.

Montgomery College hosted Sgt. Gonell and Congressman Jaime Raskin for an insightful conversation about Sgt. Gonell’s book American Shield and our state of politics.

Sgt. Gonell returned to George Wingate H.S. to speak to students about his experiences and how his time at Wingate shaped who he is today.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future.

Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill was created by Rep. Espaillat to recognize the growing civic engagement of the Dominican-American community and throughout the diaspora.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future. Glenn Kirschner and Robert De Niro gave remarks.

Sgt. Gonell answers the calls to hold accountable those who assaulted him personally. He has joined advocacy groups that denounce political violence and challenge those who use their position of power and political rhetoric to incite and divide our country.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future.

Sgt. Gonell’s life story is beautifully told in his new memoir where you will learn about his upbringings and adversities that led him to be who he is today. His perspectives as an immigrant, a soldier, a police officer and as an American will challenge your views and give you hope for a better future.

Sgt. Gonell returned to the Hood to tell his life story to marginalized community in Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. taking part in the Minister of Police’s initiative to showcases and elevates success stories so young adults have positive influence as role models.

The American Spirit Awards are given each year in a fast-paced ceremony to those extraordinary individuals who exemplify the best of the American spirit, demonstrating their commitment to upholding and defending our constitutional democracy, to freedom, to equality, to dignity for all, and to the common good. Sgt. Gonell was bestowed with such distinguished award for his actions on January 6, 2021.

Operation Renew Hope Foundation's Purple & Gold Gala. Operation Renewed Hope Foundation helps Veterans receive the housing, transportation and supportive services they require to rebuild their lives.

Sgt. Gonell visited the Dominican Presidential Palace and met government officials who thanked him for his public service and representing the Dominican diaspora in the U.S. Army and the United States Capitol Police force.

Sgt. Gonell was awarded the New York Dominican Officers’ Organization (N.Y.D.O) Exemplary Service Award for Distinguished Service and Staunch Dedication to Duty at Home and Abroad.

New York State Senate honored Sgt. Gonell with a Proclamation.

Held annually during Dominican Heritage Month, Dominicans on the Hill was created by Rep. Espaillat to recognize the growing civic engagement of the Dominican-American community and throughout the diaspora.

Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as her Guest of Honor for the State of the Union Address in February 2023. Sgt. Gonell bravely defended the United States Capitol during the January 6th insurrection and has spoken out against those who have denied the truth of the attack.

Consulado dominicano en New York entrega reconocimiento a sargento Gonell por su prestar servicio en el ejército y policías estadounidenses.

President Joe Biden awards Sgt. Gonell the Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House for his actions defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

President Biden Awarded the Presidential Citizen Medal to United States Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell and others at the White House. January 6, 2023.

I didn’t get to plan my retirement. The Trump’s supporters who attacked me cut my career short. They made that decision for me when they assaulted and injured me to the point I couldn’t return to the job I love despite my best efforts.