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On the evening of Sunday 20 March, several thousand people carrying lit candles walked from Parliament Square to the Phoenicia Hotel to show their solidarity with Basil and to pray for his recovery. Auntie Rida walked at the head of the procession. Occasionally, the national anthem gradually and softly rose from the ranks, and was then picked up and repeated by other parts of the crowd. Otherwise, people were quiet and meditative. (More pictures here).
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To the family of Basel
From me and my family in usa Dearborn mi I wish Mr. flayhan to recover soon and have a hero welcome I promised my kids I will go to Lebanon when he arrive
hopping he will recover
thanks and gad bless
Hutch Houssami
Posted by: Hutch Houssami | March 27, 2005 at 09:37 PM
Chère Yasma
J'aurais tant souhaité accompagner Nabil à Paris et avoir de vos nouvelles de vive voix.
Ici, les prières pour Bassel se multiplient et l'espoir grandit chaque jour un peu plus. La tente dressée à son intention Place de la Liberté voit défiler les citoyens et c'est très émouvant.
Une fois de plus, je te souhaite tout le courage du monde et suis de tout coeur avec toi...
Posted by: de Freige Maya | March 28, 2005 at 07:43 PM
Dear God,
Please bring Mr.Bassil safe and sound to his family and to his country.
Heartiest prayers for a quick recovery.
Posted by: haifa alia | March 30, 2005 at 11:49 AM
I am praying for Basil and for his family. God bless you and keep you. -- MTB in Washington DC
Posted by: MTB | April 06, 2005 at 03:48 AM