Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB)

Today Hon. Rita Bral, delivered a commorative wreath and a dedication talk at the annual meeting of the Bay Area Verterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOG).

Accompanying Hon. Bral was Hon. Georges Faber, Consul General of Luxembourg.

This annual gathering drew ~20 veterans who served in the Belgian and Luxembourg Ardennes, December 1944 and January 1945 in the decisive battle of World War II.

Veterans spoke of their assignments, duties, and experiences -- and of their happiness that Belgium and Luxembourg regularly show their appreciation for the sacrifices the US Army made in that time.



Group Photo

Memorial Service Program Cover

Veterans Retiring the Colors

Hon. Bral, Mrs. (TBD), Hon. Farber

Hon. Rita Bral & Commorative Wreath

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Hon. Bral attended...

Dedication of the Porziuncola, San Francisco

Hon. Bral represented Belgium at the solemn dedication of the
Porziuncolo, National Shrine of St. Francis, North Beach, San Francisco.

The dedication of the replica of St. Francis' Porziuncola, adjacent to the National Shrine of St. Francis was led by Cardinal William Leveda, supported by Archbiship Goerge Neiderhaur.

As part of the ceremony three Belgian children presented, each in their native language, a dedicatory remark.

Photos

Meeting Prof C...

Attended welcome barbequeue by Prof. Snapper for Prof. C...

Belian National Day, Flag Raising at City Hall

Hon. Bral arraned with Mayer Gavin Newsome to have the Belgian Flag raised
over City Hall in San Francisco in celebration of the Belgian National Day.

World Affairs Council Presentation, Ms. Lieve Foris

World Affairs Council Presentation...

Flemish Actor Lieve Foursat

Special dinner at Hon. Bral's residence for Flemish Actor, including
presentation...

Introductory Message

This is the blog for the Belgian Consulate in San Francisco.

The goal for this blog is to document Beligan Consulate activities on a continuing basis...beginning 1 January 2008.

Stay tuned for more details.

In the interim, while this blog is being developed, you may wish to visit RitaBral.com.