Last night we had the pleasure of attending an event with som friends of the South Victory Fire Department. I am now in my 11th month here in Baghdad and I have met many extrordinary people here. Early on two gentlemen, General McHale and Colonel Tobin, would frequently stop by the firehouse, sit and eat with us in the DFAC and just stop and chat in passing. They are both kind, courteous and extremely grounded.
Recently they invited us to come for a Saturday night gathering of mostly Military personnel dubbed Nehi night. For those unfamiliar with the Nehi brand:
Nehi (pronounced ['nihaɪ], like "knee high") is a flavored soda originated in America. It was introduced in 1924 by the Chero-Cola/Union Bottle Works. The "Nehi Corporation" name was adopted in 1928 after the Nehi fruit-flavored sodas became popular. In 1955, the company changed its name to Royal Crown Company, after its RC Cola brand. It was founded by Claude Hatcher, a Georgia grocer, who began bottling ginger ale and root beer in 1905. As of the middle of April of 2008, Nehi had ecome a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
even saw any at all), a good time was
had by all. We have met so many
had by all. We have met so many
quality people over here and it is
nice to call them our friends!
Our thanks for all of their
hospitality!
Here are a few pictures of the night.
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