POINT DE PRESSE / Press Briefing

 

Monsieur Mhammed HAKIM

Chevalier de l’Ordre Lafayette, Ambassadeur du « Réseau America Network » de l’Ordre Lafayette USA et Canada

Présente les fondateurs de la nouvelle organisation de l’Ordre Lafayette au Maroc

Presents the founding members of the new organization Ordre Lafayette- Morocco

ASSOCIATION FONDATION ORDRE LAFAYETTE MAROC

 

BUREAU EXECUTIF

Président : Mhammed HAKIM

Vice-président : Afif BENNANI

Secrétaire général : Abdelmajid BENJELLOUN

Secrétaire général adjointe : Aicha  DATSOULI

Trésorier : Mohammed AISSAOUI                       

Trésorier adjoint : Noureddine DINIA

MEMBRE D’HONNEUR

Mohamed Toufik AMOUR

MEMBRES DU CONSEIL D’ADMINISTRATION / DIRECTEURS

Ismail HARAKAT

Chevalier de l’Ordre Lafayette, Ambassadeur du « Réseau America Network » de l’Ordre Lafayette USA et Canada

Abdelali YACOUBI

Badredine Filali BABA

Myriam MEJJATI

El Bachir ELAOUNI

Khadidja Hajoubi YACOUBI

Karim TAYFI

Mohammed ER-RADI CHOUFANI

Abdellatif AFOUD

 

 

THE « ORDRE LAFAYETTE » HONORS

M. Mhammed HAKIM

ADMITTED TO THE GRADE OF KNIGHT

AND ACCREDITED AS AMBASSADOR

Montréal December 4, 2017

Opening of the ceremony: Gérard Charpentier Ph.D. President and Ismail Harakat Master of Ceremonies

M. Mhammed HAKIM who resides in Rabat, Morocco, is a life member and a member of the advisory committee of both organizations of the “Réseau America Network “of the Order Lafayette in USA and Ordre lafayette in Canada is admitted to the rank of Knight during a ceremony in Montreal in the presence of many friends and parents of the Moroccan community of Montreal.

Monsieur Mhammed HAKIM résidant à Rabat, Maroc, membre à vie et membre du comité aviseur des deux organisations du Réseau America Network de l’Ordre Lafayette aux USA et de l’Ordre Lafayette au Canada est admis au grade de Chevalier lors d’une cérémonie à Montréal en présence de nombreux amis et parents de la communauté marocaine de Montréal.

On this occasion, he is also accredited as « Ambassador » of both organizations: Ordre Lafayette Order America Corp. USA and Association Ordre Lafayette Canada.

 A cette occasion, il a également été accrédité comme « Ambassadeur «  pour les deux organisations : Ordre Lafayette Order America Corp. USA and Association Ordre Lafayette Canada.

Thanks from the new knight M Mhammed HAKIM with gift giving

Remerciements du nouveau chevalier M. Mhammed HAKIM avec remise de cadeaux

*To President Gérard Charpentier Ph.D. A painting by the famous Moroccan painter Afif BENNANI entitled « Kasbah à Ouerzazate » *Au Président Gérard Charpentier Ph.D. Un tableau du célèbre peintre marocain Afif BENNANI intitulé « Kasbah à Ouerzazate »

and a painting by the Moroccan painter BELHAJ entitled « Porteur d’eau » for Johnny Jeulin Vice president / et un tableau du peintre marocain BELHAJ intitulé « Porteur d’eau »

*To M. Ismail Harakat. A painting by the Moroccan painter BELHA entitled « Fantasia » *A M. Ismail Harakat. Un tableau du peintre marocain  Omar CHENAÏL intitulé  « Fantasia »

 

From Left to Right  / de Gauche à Droite

Mhammed Hakim, Gérard Charpentier Ph.D. Président USA -Canada, Johnny Jeulin VP Canada, Michel Dubois, Ismail Harakat. 5 Life Members / 5 Membres à vie Ordre Lafayette

 

The ceremony ended with a drink of friendship and tasting of the « Lafayette liberty Pie » offered and produced by « Les Moulins La Fayette ». / La cérémonie s’est terminée par un verre de l’amitié et la dégustation de la « Lafayette liberty Pie » offerte et produite par « Les Moulins La Fayette ».

 

DECEMBER 16, 2017 RABAT, MAROCCO

Back home in Rabat, Morocco the new Knight of the Ordre Lafayette organized a reception at his home to deliver on behalf of President Gérard Charpentier Ph. D. a Diploma of Honors to renowned painters Bennani and Belhaj in thanks for the beautiful paintings offered at the ceremony of dubbing.

Remise diplome d’honneur et remerciement pour Afif Banni 16 décenber16, 2017 présenté par Omar Chenaï

Remise diplome d’honneur et remerciement à Belhaj. Rabat dec 16, 2017

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Yorktown is most famous as the site of the ultimate battle

of the American Revolutionary War

On October 14, 1781: A French column from Rochambeau forces took Redoubt No. 9 and an American column from the Continental Army under General Lafayette took Redoubt No 10. Cornwallis asked for capitulation terms on October 17. After two days of negotiation, the surrender ceremony occurred on October 19. Negotiations between the “United States” and Great Britain began, resulting in the Treaty of Paris of 1783.

ORDRE LAFAYETTE ORDER PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017

 1) 11:00 am, Unveiling of the statue of Lafayette on Water Street, Yorktown

Click on, to enlarge / From L to R; Statue of Count de Grasse, Marquis de La Fayette (the new statue), George Washington

This tribute to Lafayette was made possible by members of the American Friends of Lafayette with special thanks to:

The Celebrate Yorktown Committee of the Yorktown Foundation, The county of York, the Massachusettes Society of the Cincinnati

And the members of the Ordre Lafayette

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1)From LtoR: Johnny Jeulin, Officier Ordre Lafayette, VP Ordre Lafayette Canada, Count Jacques D’Orléans, Dr Gérard Charpentier, Grand-croix Commandeur Ordre Lafayette, President Ordre Lafayette USA and ordre Lafayette Canada, Michèle Vlahos, Chevalier Ordre lafayette, Ambassador ordre Lafayette Boston, & Area, Count de Pusy La Fayette, Commandeur Ordre Lafayette

2) Michèle Vlahos, Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Michel Charbonnier Consul General of France – Washington and Gérard Charpentier, Benoit Valdelièvre, Chevalier Ordre Lafayette, Ambassador ordre Lafayette Yorktown & Area

        

1) Gérard Charpentier, Christine Jeannin Chevalier Ordre Lafayette-France and Director of « The ArtisT » 2) Nicole Yancey Past Honorary Consul of France For Virginia, Gérard Charpentier, Johnny Jeulin, Christine Jeannin.

                

1) Gérard Charpentier, Michel Charbonnier               2) The site with the 3 statuesGérard Charpentier, Michel Charbonnier, Chuck Shawn before the adresses

Gérard Charpentier during  his address

                   

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN AND DEAR FRIENDS – GOOD MORNING

It’s a privilege and a great honor for the Ordre Lafayette Order to be here today for the unveiling of the statue of Lafayette the “Hero of Two Worlds” and one of the fathers of the modern democracy on the principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

The Ordre Lafayette is an international organization, in France, Europe, USA, and Canada and was established to perpetuate the memory of General Marquis de Lafayette and to encourage and inspire the friendship between, France and USA and globally all the nations.

Between 1778 and 1781 more than 44 000 French soldiers and sailors fought alongside the Insurgents of the 13 colonies, more than 5 000 gave their lives for their independence.

240 years ago here in Yorktown more than 10 000 French soldiers and sailors were engaged in the ultimate battle … speaking English with a French accent… like me! And among them was General Lafayette.

Today, many French people are here for the unveiling of the statue of Lafayette and among them is Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette his descendant

Please welcome him … Thank you

The statue of Lafayette unveiled

Gérard Charpentier, Benoit Valdelièvre, Gilbert de Pusy la Fayette (statues), Michèle Vlahos, Johnny Jeulin Benoit Valdelièvre, Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Carmen Ortiz, Michèle Vlahos, Gérard Charpentier

Jacques d’Orléans, Gérard Charpentier (statues) Johnny Jeulin

Gérard Charpentier and statues- from LtoR: De Grasse, La Fayette, Washington.

2) 7:00 pm, Dinner at American Revolution Museum, Yorktown

                1.D:Nicole Yancey, Gérard Charpentier, Jacques d’Orléans

2.G: Bernard Guet Chevalier Ordre Lafayette Ambassador Ordre Lafayette  for Philadelphia & area, Gérard Charpentier, Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Michèle Vlahos, Jacques d’Orléans

                  1.D) Bernard Guet and his wife, Gérard Charpentier     2.G) Johnny Jeulin, Jacques d’Orléans

« Ordre Lafayette Table » Fanny and Benoit Valdelièvre, Carmen Ortiz, Michèle Vlahos, Gérard Charpentier, Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Johnny Jeulin, Jacques d’Orléans

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017

1) 8:45 am, Wreath laying at the « French Cemetery », Yorktown

« This simple cross is thought to mark the burial place of about 50 unidentified French soldiers killed during the Siege of Yorktown »

                

                

2) 10:30 am, Parade on Main Street, Yorktown

               Gérard Charpentier, Benoit Valdelièvre with the dancers of « The ArtisT » troupe from France – Performing the « La Fayette Ballet ».

                

                

3) 11:30 am, Official Ceremony at the Monument to Alliance and Victory, Yorktown

                  

                  

4) 12:30 pm, Reception at DAR Custom House Garden, Main Street, Yorktown

 

Lunch time in the garden

5) 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm – “La Fayette Choreography”

La Fayette ballet: la tournée US.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWC2kGsbnpc

« Under the Gracious Patronage of the Ordre Lafayette in the USA and the Ordre Lafayette in Canada » at University Theater 4608 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk Va.

After the show, a » Commemorative Diploma » is offered by Gérard Charpentier to the members of « The Artists », the members of the Ordre Lafayette and friends.

            

            

            

Followed by “Le verre de l’amitié” with Champagne Lafayette and tasting of the famous « Lafayette Liberty Pie » offered by « Les Moulins La Fayette » of Miami, Florida.

Enjoy!

 THE END!

 

 

 

*ACCOLADE October 16, 2017

            Mr. Benoit VALEDELIÈVRE admitted as a knight of the Ordre Lafayette and Member of Advisory Committee and Permanent Correspondent Ambassador at Yorktown, VA. From left to right, Benoit Valdelièvre and his wife, Dr. Gérard Charpentier

*ACCOLADE October 19, 2017

Mrs Carmen ORTIZ from Paris, France Member of Ordre Lafayette-USA receive the medal of Knight of the Order Lafayette from Dr. Gérard Charpentier President and Grand Cross- Commander of the Ordre Lafayette

From left to right: Carmen Ortiz, Michèle Vlahos, Gérard Charpentier, Johnny Jeulin, Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Jacques d’Orléans

 

CHARLESTOWN near BOSTON, MA is the site of  The Bunker Hill Monument erected to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill which was among the first major battles between British and Patriot forces in the American Revolutionary War, fought there June 17, 1775.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunker_Hill_Monument

Dr. Gérard CHARPENTIER Ph. D. President / Grand-cross, Commander Ordre Lafayette Réseau AMERICA Network Ordre Lafayette Opens the ceremony

Count Gilbert de Pusy Lafayette elevated to the rank of Commander by Dr. Gérard Charpentier, Grand Cross, commander of the ordre Lafayette, President of the Ordre Lafayette Order America corp./ USA and Association ordre lafayette Canada.

Count Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette address

Mrs. Michèle Vlahos, Knight and Ambassador of the Ordre Lafayette, organizer of the ceremony introduces the candidates admitted to the grade of knight.

From left to right: Mr. Shelby Pierce, Mr. Thomas Thaler,  Mrs. Michèle Vlahos, Dr. Doros Platika, Count Gilbert de Pusy La Fayette, Dr. Gérard Charpentier, Dr. Olga Duhl

Front left to right: Captain Francis Magaletta (retired), a guest, Mrs. Michel Vlahos, Dr. Gérard Charpentier, Colonel (retired) Michael Wabreck

                  Others guests,  among them, first picture Count Jacques d’Orléans (center ) and Patrick Botti Music Director and Conductor (right)

     

Chef Jacky Robert owner of the French restaurant “Ma Maison » 272 Cambridge St, Boston, MA serve to the guest the “ Lafayette Liberty Pie” produced and offered by “Les Moulins La Fayette”   211 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL

                                   

A marketplace and a meeting hall since 1743 in Boston.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faneuil_Hall

BEFORE THE CEREMONY

A brief introduction by Dr. Gerard Charpentier Grand Commander Ordre Lafayette 

                

 

About the key role played by LAFAYETTE AND FRANCE throughout the course of the American Revolution (1765-1783)  and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

BG Emery Maddocks, new Knight Ordre Lafayette Order, and Dr. Gérard Charpentier Grand Commander Ordre Lafayette.

From left to right

Valéry Freland, Consul General of France at Boston, MA

Marvin Gilmore (Veteran WWII), Knight Ordre Lafayette

B.G. Emery Maddocks (Ret.), Knight Ordre Lafayette

Michèle Vlahos, Knight Ordre Lafayette

Thomas W. Thaler, Cincinnati Member

Dr. Gérard Charpentier, Grand Commander Ordre Lafayette

nonidentified person

B.G. Joseph A. Milano (Ret.)

AFTER THE CEREMONY LUNCH AT THE « UNION OYSTER HOUSE »

Open to diners since 1826, is amongst the oldest operating restaurants in the United States of America and the oldest that has been continuously operating since being opened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Oyster_House

        

 

CEREMONY OF THE DELIVERY – November 09, 2016

at « The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library » formerly known as the « National Heritage Museum »  and the « Museum of Our National Heritage »

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Rite_Masonic_Museum_%26_Library

 

Kamel Oussayef and Marvin Gilmore

Gérard Charpentier Ph.D. Grand Commander of the Ordre Lafayette, Michele Vlahos Knight  Ordre Lafayette, Kamel Oussayef and Marvin Gilmore newly knight Ordre Lafayette

 LAUNCHING / LANCEMENT

http://www.marquisdelafayette-memoryspaces.org

EXPÉRIENCE THE “FRENCH TOUCH” OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

1-« LAFAYETTE Memory Spaces » In USA

« Lieux de Mémoire LAFAYETTE » aux États-Unis d’Amériques

 

French Cemetery in Yorktown Battlefield

« Ici reposent une cinquantaine de soldats inconnus français morts à Yorktown pour l’indépendance américaine. 1781 »

2-“French-Canadians” pro “American-Insurgents” and descendants

«Canadiens-français» pro «Insurgés-américains» et descendants

Congress own Regiment 

3-LAFAYETTE Memory Spaces in France and Europe

« Lieux de Mémoire » LAFAYETTE en France et Europe

Berceau de la famille Lafayette et naissance de Gilbert

Sépulture du marquis de Lafayette et de sa femme adrienne 

Cimetiere privé de picpus, Paris

 LAUNCHING / LANCEMENT

http://www.marquisdelafayette-memoryspaces.org

EXPÉRIENCE THE “FRENCH TOUCH” OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

1-« LAFAYETTE Memory Spaces » In USA

« Lieux de Mémoire LAFAYETTE » aux États-Unis d’Amériques

2-“French-Canadians” pro “American-Insurgents” and descendants

«Canadiens-français» pro «Insurgés-américains» et descendants

3-LAFAYETTE Memory Spaces in France and Europe

« Lieux de Mémoire » LAFAYETTE en France et Europe