Umberto
Well-known member
I just received this from a friend that is retired State Department.
A friend took his place there while he had to finish up some last minute "paperwork" on another assignment. His friend was injured and several others were killed.
Management Notice
Embassy of the United States of America
Beirut – Lebanon
TO: All Embassy Personnel
April 17, 2015
NO: 71/15
Subject: Anniversary of the 18 April Embassy Bombing
ANNIVERSARY OF THE 18 APRIL EMBASSY BOMBING
Colleagues –
This year, 18 April falls on a Saturday. We encourage all of you to take a moment on Saturday to remember the victims and families of those who lost their lives or were injured 32 years ago in the bombing of our embassy in downtown Beirut. The explosion that took our colleagues occurred at 13:03.
Please observe a moment of silence, wherever you may be, reflecting on their sacrifice.
A friend took his place there while he had to finish up some last minute "paperwork" on another assignment. His friend was injured and several others were killed.
Management Notice
Embassy of the United States of America
Beirut – Lebanon
TO: All Embassy Personnel
April 17, 2015
NO: 71/15
Subject: Anniversary of the 18 April Embassy Bombing
ANNIVERSARY OF THE 18 APRIL EMBASSY BOMBING
Colleagues –
This year, 18 April falls on a Saturday. We encourage all of you to take a moment on Saturday to remember the victims and families of those who lost their lives or were injured 32 years ago in the bombing of our embassy in downtown Beirut. The explosion that took our colleagues occurred at 13:03.
Please observe a moment of silence, wherever you may be, reflecting on their sacrifice.