Elder and Sister Edwards

This is the entrance onto the grounds.

July 4, 2012

We attended a reception of the U.S. Ambassador for Turkey at his residence.  Our Branch President is a Colonel in the Air Force and got us tickets. 

This is the line formed to meet the Ambassador and shake his hand. 
We stood in line and got to shake his hand.

The back yard.  There were approximately 2,000 people in attendance.

This is a roped off area so the Ambassador could walk down
the path to the platform to deliver his message.

On the left (in front) is the U.S. Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone and
on the right is a representataive of the government of Turkey.

U. S. Marine Guard presenting the colors. 
It was wonderful to see the American flag!

Delivering their speeches.