American crisis already affects public ceremonies
The marriage of an American couple's dream just came true thanks to the generosity of fellow citizens. Joy Miller thought he was living a nightmare, when the site chosen for the marriage, the Yosemite National Park had to close, like other institutions of the federal administration of the United States.The closure of the Park was, for the couple, a severe blow, but the generosity of neighbors and friends helped them carry out the dream wedding on Sunday.Joy Miller:"When we heard that Yosemite would close on Monday, and our marriage was on Sunday, I was in shock. I cried for two days straight, two days without stopping. I was devastated. ""At first, I didn't know what to do, know what marriage meant everything to my fiancee, we planned and saved during the whole year."Even if the story of Joy and Adam ended well, wasn't wins the match. The couple had spent 15 million dollars in non-reimbursable booking rooms of 85 guests at the Ahwahnee Hotel, which lies within the Park.When the story was leaked in the Media Californians, generated a wave of solidarity. The location of the reception turned out to yield the free space. The owner of a catering company, Jen Stakich, organized the banquet in 48 hours, also for free:"I believe that the country is to serve as a hostage to the Republicans, who will do anything to invalidate the health reform, and that's why I feel pride in stopping people like Joy are not adversely affected. We use what we can so that we don't get slaughtered ".On the opposite side of the country, in Washington, a pastry shop also shows solidarity, and sends your cakes home of officials who have been suspended without pay from October 1. They also appreciate the intent. Joel Patto, civil servant:"It's wonderful. Empathy is great, have the support of other entrepreneurs, because it's hard. Everyone is freaking out a bit, that's why it's so important to have those who support us on our street. "The temporary closure of many institutions affects one million employees across the country, but primarily in Washington, what you feel, because the federal Government is the employer of the region.
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