This is also in honor of our late friend J. Roy Rowland who passed away on April 25, 2022
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We had no idea, that our Georgia Congressman, the Honorable J. Roy Rowland had a special U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol for both of us, on December 30 of 1993.
We had no idea, that our Georgia Congressman, the Honorable J. Roy Rowland had a special U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol for both of us, on December 30 of 1993.
This on the occasion of our U.S. Citizenship.
It was not before February 15, 1994 that we were presented with this very special flag. Due to the fact that we were still doing International Consulting and not available before that date.
Here at the Dublin Laurens County Chamber of Commerce the above certificate with the flag is being presented to us by Mr. James Vaden Hilburn.
(Sadly Mr. Hilburn died on Friday, May 4 of 2007 in a plane crash).
We have this certificate framed and it hangs in our office; will show it to you soon!
Here we pose with the United States flag in front of the Chamber building, with Ms. Willie Paulk to the left and Pieter with me in the center and Mr. James Vaden Hilburn to the right.
YES, the Chamber building did get a new coat of paint...!
SOUTHERN CHARM!
A special memory.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes a VERY SPECIAL memory!
Hugs,
Mariette
Exciting times and wonderful memories, Mariette. Have a very Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
DeleteYes, for both of us becoming a United States Citizen was very exciting!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy New Year! I wish you health and happiness.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteThank you and the very same to you and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
Wonderful memories. Best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and the very same to you and yours.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi, Mariette and Pieter!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your friend and Congressman J. Roy Rowland.
I remember seing this post in your blog and it must have been a very exciting day for you both and and honour to receive that flag.
Hope the year of 2023 that will start in just a few hours, may bring all of us health, peace, prosperity and above all, God's love.
Lots of hugs to you, Pieter, the kitties and... Kwekkie, of course!
:)
Dearest Paula,
DeleteCongressman J. Roy Rowland reached a very high age but lost the battle against cancer...
Both of us felt very honored indeed.
We hope and pray for the very same in 2023 and also for you, Nuno and Tareco.
Hugs,
Mariette
That is always painful, but I hope he didn't suffer in his last days.
DeleteA wonderful 2023 full of health for all of you and may next year, be filled with blessings!
:)
💞
DeleteCame by to wish you and Pieter a very happy New Year..Janey
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteThank you and the very same to you, Tom and yours!
Hugs,
Mariette
It's always good to remember.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Christina,
DeleteAnd especially the kindness of this Congressman!
Hugs,
Mariette