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Remembering the 53rd Anniversary of the Andrea Doria
On July 25 history recalls one of the greatest maritime disasters in history: the ramming of the Swedish liner Stockholm into the luxurious Italian Andrea Doria. On July 26, it honors the greatest maritime rescue in peacetime. As a survivor … Continue reading
SPEAKING FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE
I’m blessed with the opportunity to present my story to many special audiences: The Explorers Club of Manhattan, Ameriprise Financial event dinners, libraries, clubs, organizations, and even audiences in Italy. But the most recent one held special meaning to this … Continue reading
Ceremony Number II
By the end of a multicourse meal, featuring piemontesi specialties, I had enough memories to last a lifetime. The morning started out with a long ride from Torino to Frossasco. I had to arrive at the Museum of Immigration before … Continue reading
Submission for the Oprah Show: Have You Ever Had a Near-Death Experience?
1706 people almost died suddenly as our Italian luxury liner, Andrea Doria, was penetrated by the Swedish liner, Stockholm. My grandparents and I were immigrating to America (from Italy) as we experienced the most catastrophic collision in history during peacetime … Continue reading
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Two Ceremonies to Remember: Number I
I have a lot of pictures, but they can’t replace the great feelings within for evoking memories about the award ceremonies held in my honor. Both events took place not far from Torino, Italy. Realizing that the title of “Piemontesi … Continue reading
NFL Players’ Boating Accident
I want to continue providing valuable information before the launch of the boating and fishing season in Michigan. For those of you lucky enough to be in warmer weather, the lessons learned in this article are timeless. ~~~~~~~~ What was … Continue reading
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GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK FESTIVAL
It was a windy and chilly Saturday on February 28, 2009. What else would keep shipwreck enthusiasts indoors but a shipwreck festival! Everyone who met at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was there to share shipwreck sagas. Some … Continue reading
Being Vested in a Lifevest
vested: having an unquestionable right to the possession of property or a privilege, says my Encarta Dictionary. Since acquiring an Andrea Doria life jacket from fellow survivor Joe Griffith, I feel only an honor and a privilege, rather than a … Continue reading
Survival Actions on US Airways Flight 1549 Manifested a “Miracle on the Hudson”
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