2007 Press Releases

U.S. Ambassador presents Certficates of Appreciation to BiH Ctizens and Officials

August 14, 2007 

U.S. Ambassador to BiH, Douglas McElhaney will present certificates of appreciation to officials and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, thanking them for their generous   assistance to US citizens who were victims of a tour bus crash on June 11, 2007. 

A group of 34 American citizens was on its way to Medjugorje for a religious pilgrimage when the bus had a serious accident on the Sarajevo - Tarcin road.  Medical personnel, law enforcement representatives and many others offered generous assistance, demonstrating professionalism and willingness to go beyond their duties and responsibilities.  A number of citizens helped without a moment of hesitation.

The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 17, 2007, at 14:00 at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, Alipasina 43, Sarajevo. Ambassador McElhaney will deliver remarks and present certificates to all the  participants.

All media representatives interested in covering this event are welcome to attend. 

IMPORTANT: Media interested in covering this event NEED TO REGISTER with the Office of Public Affairs of the US Embassy.

They are kindly requested to send media affiliation, names and ID numbers of reporters, cameramen, photographers and other possible members by Thursday, August 16,  no later than 14:00 to the following fax 033/619-593 or e-mail bhinfo@state.gov.

MEDIA THAT HAVE NOT REGISTERED BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. 

Due to security procedures, we kindly request all media representatives to arrive at the US Embassy at 13:00 on Friday, August 17, 2007. 

For any additional information, please contact the Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Sarajevo (phone: 033/619-592; mobile 061/ 138 985 or 061/ 138  988).