George And Audrey DeLange
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| The Court Yard Of The National Palace Of Culture of Guatemala Is Where Many Important Functions Take Place. [Photo by Sharon Farmer.] |
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When we went to the National Palace Audrey and I were in for quite an honor and suprise.At the very same court yard where a President of the United States was greeted, Audrey was to be given an honor by the Government Of Guatemala! They have a tradition concerning peace and a symbol of peace, the White Rose. To celebrate another day of peace in their country and the ever-fresh peace process, at about 11:30 AM, the Army Honor Guard, changes a white rose that has been placed on a monument in the court yard with another fresh white rose. The day old white rose, symbolizing 24 hours of peace, is then given to a guest of the country in a ceremony, held within the court yard. The bronze statue in the court yard rises from the spot where, in 1996, guerrillas and the government signed accords ending 36 years of brutal civil war. On May 16, 2003 the White Rose was presented to Audrey DeLange! See the following photos of the ceremony. The White Rose is a memory that Audrey will always remember and treasure. |
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| The Court Yard And Peace Monument | The Peace Monument And White Rose |
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| The Honor Guard Marches Out | Marching Up To Replace The White Rose Audrey Is Escorted To The Court |
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| Removing The Day Old White Rose | Presenting The New White Rose |
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| Taking Away The Day Old White Rose | Presenting The White Rose To Audrey |
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| Close Up Of Presentation | Audrey Watching The Honor Guard As They March Away |
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| Exterior View National Palace | National Palace Meeting Room |
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