2008 Summer Solstice Celebration 
21 June 2008 was the celebration of the Summer Solstice, and Sharkhunters President HARRY COOPER (1-LIFE-1983) was invited to the huge gathering for this event at the compound of MANFRED ROEDER (1517-LIFE-1990) somewhere in the heart of Germany. As always, it was well attended and just fantastic!
 The tables were set in the meeting room for the guests. |  | |
 A great deal of cooking has gone on. |  Guests will soon be relaxing on this veranda and elsewhere. | |
 But first, it is necessary to raise the flag. |  This is the emblem of the organization headed up by MANFRED. The three torches symbolize – Truth, Honor and Justice. | |
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 |  MANFRED speaks to a packed room. | |
 Then it is time for a quick snack. |  Everyone serves himself – no waiters here; just great food! | |
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Then the Torchlight Procession and the Ceremony
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 The steady beat of the drum led the procession from the compound. |  | |
 |  …………..with steady, measured steps………………. | |
 ………….to the field for the ceremony. |  | |
 Songs were sung and speeches were made, |  then the torches were put to the pyre…………… | |
 …………..and the flames grew higher………….. |  | |
|  ……….until the night sky was ablaze with the flames and passion…… | |
 |  ………………………until only the memories remained…………….. |
The Russians Arrive the Next Day.
 Leader of the Russian contingent, ANNA (7371-2008) and |  MANFRED lead the procession to raise the Russian Flag. | |
 The Honor Guard is ready for the ceremony…………. |  | |
 ………….ANNA is ready with the camera |  and the Russian Flag is hoisted. |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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| After a beautiful moment of classical music by ANNA, some of the group drove (in five cars) to the nearby home of a friend, Konrad Schneider, who was celebrating his 80th birthday. | ||
 The banner states, in Russian “Russia Awake!“ |  A present of a boxed bottle of wine and glasses. | |
 Interesting emblem on the box……………. |  | |
 Getting a photo of the wine case |  MANFRED and the Guest of Honor | |
| The guests are enjoying some great pastries and drinks and the warm hospitality of a friend’s home. | ||
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