Ambassador Nadal Rincon

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Most people have never heard of Ambassador Francisco JosE Nadal Rincon. His low profile was perfect for his job of more than 40 years as Chief Protocol Officer for the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Among ambassadors and government officials, from the President on down, Nadal RincUn was the last word in protocol. His advice was always very succinct, given freely, and always correct. The organizers of the three major games organized in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo 1974, Santiago 1986 and the Pan American Games 2003) relied upon his advice regarding protocol, and their success was due in part to his efforts. Every President from Trujillo to Leonel Fernandez listened to his counsel. Yesterday, he was buried with full state honors, including a mass officiated by the Papal Nuncio, a 15-gun salute and a military honor guard. President Fernandez signed Decree 314-07 declaring today a Day of Mourning for the discreet ambassador. Nadal RincUn served the government for more than 50 years, beginning in 1955.

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