Gabrielle Giffords to visit White House for husband Mark Kelly’s retirement ceremony

[jaxx]

Gabrielle Gabrielle Giffords to visit White House for husband Mark Kelly’s retirement ceremony
By Natalie Jennings

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) will visit the White House on Thursday to attend a retirement ceremony there for her husband, astronaut and U.S. Navy Capt. Mark Kelly, Vice President Biden announced via Twitter Mark Kelly’s retirement ceremony.

<..> According to a statement issued by Giffords’ congressional office, Biden will administer a retirement oath, and he and Kelly will each give brief remarks at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at 1 p.m.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/44/p...l_politics

[azmouse]

Giffords recovery is nothing short of amazing. I'm so happy for her that she is able to be there with her husband.

[Cha]

This is so sweet and so poignant!

Thanks, jaxx.. If there's pics later..I'll post them or someone will.

[jaxx]

Giffords makes return to Washington for ceremony

updated 10/6/2011 5:00:53 PM ET

WASHINGTON — Looking thrilled to be among friends and colleagues, Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned to Washington on Thursday to attend a Navy retirement ceremony for her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly.

The visit marks the Arizona congresswoman's second trip to the nation's capital since she was shot in the head last January while meeting with constituents in Tucson. About 30 people, including Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, greeted her and Kelly with a standing ovation as they entered the Secretary of War suite at the Eisenhower Executive Building next to the White House. Giffords walked slowly and with a noticeable limp, but she looked overjoyed to see some of her fellow lawmakers again.

Vice President Joe Biden emceed the ceremony, which included awarding Kelly two of the military's highest awards. Biden had a little trouble pinning the Legion of Merit on Kelly and blamed it on the dim lighting, but Giffords stepped up and had no trouble whatsoever pinning the Distinguished Flying Cross on her husband.

There is a short video at the bottom of the link page>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44806989/ns/...o5ClnJc5Pg

[Cha]

(10-06-2011 06:10 PM)jaxx Wrote:  Giffords makes return to Washington for ceremony

updated 10/6/2011 5:00:53 PM ET

WASHINGTON — Looking thrilled to be among friends and colleagues, Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned to Washington on Thursday to attend a Navy retirement ceremony for her husband, former astronaut Mark Kelly.

The visit marks the Arizona congresswoman's second trip to the nation's capital since she was shot in the head last January while meeting with constituents in Tucson. About 30 people, including Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, greeted her and Kelly with a standing ovation as they entered the Secretary of War suite at the Eisenhower Executive Building next to the White House. Giffords walked slowly and with a noticeable limp, but she looked overjoyed to see some of her fellow lawmakers again.

Vice President Joe Biden emceed the ceremony, which included awarding Kelly two of the military's highest awards. Biden had a little trouble pinning the Legion of Merit on Kelly and blamed it on the dim lighting, but Giffords stepped up and had no trouble whatsoever pinning the Distinguished Flying Cross on her husband.

There is a short video at the bottom of the link page>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44806989/ns/...o5ClnJc5Pg

Thank you, jaxx..this is so amazing with all that she's been through to get to this point!

Here's a couple of stills..from theobamadiary.





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[jaxx]

Thanks for getting the pics on here. She really looks good....and happy.

[Julie]

This is wonderful! So glad she could be there and the pics are awesome! She really looks great and very happy!

Julie

[DFW]

It is SO good to see her out and smiling!!!!!!!!!

[atomic]

Gabby's story is downright inspirational. I remain AMAZED at her recovery.