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A taste of Italy for wounded U.S. servicemembers (Walter Reed--Fran O'Brien's)
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| May 21, 2006
| Lisa Burgess
Posted on 05/21/2006 8:07:28 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:07:29 PM PDT
by
Ooh-Ah
To: Ooh-Ah
I'm happy to see that Fran O'Brien'n job was picked up by our friends from Italy. Will this endure with the new government there?
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:15:38 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
To: Ooh-Ah
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:22:38 PM PDT
by
freema
(Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
To: Ooh-Ah
Our Italian friends deserve our thanks not only for their participation in the War on Terror (and let's hope their contribution continues with their new government) but also for honoring our wounded servicemen with this terrific welcome and dinner! I was also pleased to see the Crowne Plaza has stepped up to to take the place of the Hilton, which refused to renew Fran O'Brien's lease. Kudos to the Crowne, too!
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:22:53 PM PDT
by
hsalaw
To: Ooh-Ah; 3D-JOY; Albion Wilde; AlwaysFree; Angelwood; Apple Blossom; Bigg Red; BillF; bmwcyle; ...
Pinging DC Chapter/Walter Reed people
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:27:40 PM PDT
by
Gadsdenman
(What is best in life? To crush the Code Pinkos,and to hear the lamentation of the womyn!)
To: Ooh-Ah
Two words:
Class Act
Thank you Vets, and thank you Italy!
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:28:45 PM PDT
by
akorahil
(Thank You and God bless all Veterans. Truly, the real heroes.)
To: akorahil
IIRC.. I could be crazy.. and usually am,
Crowne Plaza is / was owned by a Saudi Arabian Conglomerate
My recollection is from quite a few years ago and could be fuzzy at best.
Thank you Italy!
Buon Natale!
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:35:05 PM PDT
by
acapesket
(never had a vote count in all my years here)
To: Ooh-Ah
What a wonderful gesture. Bravissimo! I sure hope this doesn't get the ambassador in trouble with the new PM.
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:35:21 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
("Too soon to remember??? How about TOO SOON TO FORGET!" from Mr. Silverback)
To: hsalaw
Unfortunately, from what I've seen in the press, the Italians will withdraw from Iraq, although they might continue and even increase their efforts in Afghanistan.
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:41:21 PM PDT
by
GAB-1955
(being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)
To: Ooh-Ah
Embassy of Italy in Washington 3000 Whitehaven Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Tel.: (202) 612-4400
Fax: (202) 518-2151
His Excellency Giovanni Castellaneta, Ambassador of Italy to the United States of America
Consular Affairs Office
Tel (202) 612-4441
Fax (202) 518-2141/42
e-mail: consolare.washington@esteri.it
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:42:42 PM PDT
by
NonValueAdded
("Too soon to remember??? How about TOO SOON TO FORGET!" from Mr. Silverback)
To: Gadsdenman
I'm in, Gadsdenman!
Kudos to the Italian Embassy and their staff!!!
Jack.
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posted on
05/21/2006 8:47:01 PM PDT
by
Jack Deth
(Knight Errant and Disemboweler of the WFTD Thread)
To: Gadsdenman
Thanks for the ping Gads!
We waited and waited for the troops to return Friday night. I believe it was after 10 when they arrived. Must have been having a great time!
Miss your smiling face!
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:08:22 PM PDT
by
Just A Nobody
(NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
To: Jack Deth
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:08:49 PM PDT
by
Just A Nobody
(NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
To: Justanobody
Hi, Justanobody!
Still working nights. Keeping busy and trying to stay out of trouble.
Should be shifting to working days sometime next month. So, I'll be able to make more of the Friday night FReeps at Walter Reed.
Jack.
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:19:45 PM PDT
by
Jack Deth
(Knight Errant and Disemboweler of the WFTD Thread)
To: Jack Deth
Do you feel like a gopher yet? ;*)
It will be good to have you back!
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:29:03 PM PDT
by
Just A Nobody
(NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
To: NonValueAdded
Thanks for the address and e-mail. I sent a thank you to His Excellency for his kindness to our wounded vets.
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:33:57 PM PDT
by
hsalaw
To: NonValueAdded
Ping to write a thank you to them later.
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posted on
05/21/2006 9:55:42 PM PDT
by
Alexander Rubin
(Octavius - You make my heart glad building thus, as if Rome is to be eternal.)
To: Ooh-Ah
the abundant buffet where the lasagna was surrounded by fresh morsels of mozzarella cheese, a tasty beef ragout, pork roast and, for dessert, Italy’s famous tiramisu, a luscious, creamy pudding with chocolate, ricotta cheese and espresso. Ohhhh pleez, stop torturing me. I'm chief cook and bottlewasher around here while my wife recovers from an illness. I can heat up canned soup and fry eggs, but I would almost drive to Washington to take part in that Italian feast.
Lasagna must have been invented in heaven, it's the REAL angel's food. I can only imagine what a real primo Italian chef like the Italian Embassy must have can do with lasagna.
BTW, may God richly bless Italy and it's Ambassador for honoring our wounded heroes. Quite a radical contrast with the French and German Eurotrash who applaud the Islamofascist murderers when our people are wounded or killed.
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posted on
05/21/2006 10:20:35 PM PDT
by
epow
(Jesus is Lord of all creation, and when He returns He will reign forever more.)
To: Gadsdenman
Thanks for the ping. Way to go, Italy!!!
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posted on
05/22/2006 12:58:54 AM PDT
by
Gondring
(I'll give up my right to die when hell freezes over my dead body!)
To: Jack Deth; Justanobody
God bless our Italian friends, providing comfort to those defending our freedom.
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posted on
05/22/2006 10:06:12 AM PDT
by
Coop
(FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
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