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Copy that.

Just sent an email to them! Good luck!

Just sent this to Hilton...

Mr. Boyle,

I just heard about what you are planning to do to Fran O’Brian’s Restaurant in Washington D.C. I urge you to reconsider this move of closing down Fran’s, in that it appears to punish a long time supporter of the wounded troops recovering at Walter Reed. If you do not publicly come out and say why you are considering a non-renewal of the lease, I will recommend to everyone I know, including my battalion (who just spent close to $100k for a weekend banquet) not to frequent your establishments.

Please support our troops in every aspect, not just words…

Hilton Honors #574410691

Give em hell!!

I just fired one over the bow myself! Reconsider or kiss the veterans business goodbye! I smell some corporate weenie moonbat lawyer at Hilton HQ making a not-so-subtle anti-military statement.

I also sent an email. I am an Hilton Honors member and my company produces over 80 conferences per year throughout the US. We will no longer use Hilton properties based on their decision to shut down Fran O'Briens.

I've linked to you here: http://consul-at-arms.blogspot.com/2006/04/re-save-fran-obriens.html

Sent the following email, along with phone calls to both numbers:

13 April 2006
Virginia Beach, VA

Dear Mr Boyle,

I want to take this moment to quickly follow-up on a voice message I left on your phone number. I've recently read that the lease of Fran O'Brien's is not being extended by the Hilton Corporation. It is suggested that the reason has to do with liability concerns at one end, or an anti-military bias on the other.

I do not know what the truth of the matter is behind the decision not to renew the lease.

I do know, however, that Fran O'Brien's wants to continue to operate at its present location (or they would not have requested a lease extension). I also know that Fran O'Brien's is performing an extremely valuable and important public service to the injured, recovering members of our Armed Forces who are resident at Walter Reed and Bethesda (no doubt you know of FB's extraordinary philanthropy).

I strongly hope that the Hilton Corporation will reconsider its decision and renew the lease as requested by Fran O'Brien's.

Thank you for your consideration and reading of this note.

All the best,

When you call this number:

Brian Kellaher (202) 393-1000*

Ask for Ex 5758 and it will get you to his Ex. Sec. At this time, they are blowing us off.

Here's mine (sent to every person listed in Buzz's post):

Dear Hilton members,

It is with dismay that I have read of the decision by Hilton to evict Fran O'Brien's, and of the alleged reasons behind Hilton's actions and most of all, the manner in which it has been handled. While I respect the right of Hilton to conduct business as it sees fit, know that I too have to conduct business as I see fit.

I have been various levels of HHonors member for many years previously and currently I've been a member again since 8/2004 and it is with regret that I choose to no longer patronize any of the Hilton family of hotels or companies.
Furthermore, I am also recommending that my friends, family and colleagues do the same, and that any events or activities with which I (or they) am affiliated seek more suitable venues if scheduled at Hilton properties.

I find it reprehensible that the Hilton corporation is treating a business that does so much for the wounded heroes of this country, in this way. It is not only a slap in the face to me as a career military person, but it is an outrage to do that to men and women that have given life and limb in the defense of this country.

Please know that I am extremely disappointed in Hilton, and unless and until there are significant changes in both this situation and those responsible for it, my business will go elsewhere.

I will be forwarding this email as well as the other information that's available about this situation, to everyone in my address book, so that they will be aware of this and that they can take appropriate action as they deem necessary.

Steve XXXXXXXX

I sent this;
Dear Daniel,
I don't know you (or you me) but I appeal to you to let the place where people who have been fighting our fight overseas or wherever they were asked to go, gather for socializing and decompression, to continue.
It is recognized now that the opportunity to discuss with peers the experiences in battle dramatically reduces the incidence of PTSD. This opportunity for the Hilton chain can not be overstated. It may not show in dollars, although I bet it will, the benefit to humanity will be far-reaching.
It would be a great display of patriotism (and a great business decision) to renew or even subsidize some aspect of the Friday night dinners.
In the same way you probably have many emails on this topic, the free advertising would be a great boon to the Hilton chain.

All the best
Lief

I got this back;
Your e-mail has been forwarded to me, Brian Kelleher, General Manager, of The Capital Hilton.

Thank you for your expression of concern regarding the Fran O’Brien’s restaurant. I appreciate your interest and would like to take this opportunity to respond to you personally.

For strictly business reasons related solely to the inability to reach a new lease agreement, the Capital Hilton has elected to terminate the lease with the operator of Fran O’Brien’s restaurant at the hotel. This decision was not at all related to the Friday night dinners for disabled veterans but rather a result of lease negotiations that failed. The hotel has offered to host and sponsor the May 5, 2006 dinner and expressed interest in working closely with Walter Reed so that the Friday night tradition can continue. Furthermore, the hotel is in discussions with one of the sponsors of the Friday night dinners to continue their support of the dinners.

The Capital Hilton prides itself on its involvement and support of many community organizations and events and has provided complimentary or discounted rooms to families with veterans in the hospital, donated facilities to military organizations and most recently hosted a meeting for 300 people.

Sincerely,
Brian Kelleher
General Manager, Capital Hilton

He makes it look like it is Fran's fault to me.

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