Loggia Mona Lisa - Tampa, Florida

			Loggia Mona Lisa LODGE 2699 Antionette Caporice, President

Two Italian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

REUTERS Soldiers carry the coffin of Italian soldier Massimiliano Ramadu' as it leaves the Italian base camp in Herat May 18, 2010. Two Italian soldiers were killed May 17, 2010 and two others were seriously wounded when their convoy struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

"Loggia Mona Lisa mourn the loss of the two Italian soldiers killed on May 17, 2010 in the line of duty while serving in Afghanistan with our American soldiers. It takes a special person to sacrifice their comfort and safety for their country. For those who have given the ultimate sacrifice we offer our deepest sympathy.

Welcome

The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the largest and longest-established national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States.
Established in 1905 as a mutual aid society for the early Italian immigrants, today OSIA has more than 600,000 members and supporters and a network of more than 700 chapters coast to coast, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation's estimated 26 million people of Italian descent.
Its missions include encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.

OSIA

STATEMENT ON

HAITI EARTHQUAKE

The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the largest and oldest organization representing Italian American men and women, is deeply saddened by the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 13, and the dire conditions and loss of life left in its wake.

Understanding the pressing urgency of the situation, we cannot wait to act. We stand ready to offer our support to the reputable organizations tasked with and prepared to provide immediate assistance to Haitians and others left

devastated by this tragedy.

We ask all Sons of Italy members and all Italian Americans to give what they can to aid this monumental humanitarian relief effort.

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