MSgt. William “Spanky”Gibson
Marilyn and George Pederson
Robert Gadsby, Cathal Armstrong, Patrick O’Connell, Gabriel Kreuther, Michel Richard, Todd Gray
Norma Ramsey
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Joe Robert and Neil Cohen
CHARITY WORKS 100 POINT WINE DINNER Russell and Norma Ramsey Residence
Citronelle’s Michel Richard and Leah Gansler
Mario and Dana Morino
PHOTOS BY TONY POWELL
Jack and Lauren Mencia
TASTEFUL SPLENDOR Two hundred guests gathered at the suburban estate of Norma and Russell Ramsey to raise funds for special causes while enjoying a six-course dinner prepared by 14 celebrity chefs. Accompanying wines – 10 were served – included a 1982 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan and a 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac, both of which have the rare distinction of being rated 100 points by both Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. DESERVING RECIPIENTS Funds were donated to the Semper Fi Fund’s efforts to provide emergency grants to injured service members and their families and LIFT, which helps struggling families chart a path out of poverty. MOVING MOMENT There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Grammy Award-winning singer Pa i Austin sang “Lean on Me” to philanthropist honoree Joe Robert, who also received a hand-delivered le#er of commendation from Gen. David Petraeus recognizing his work on behalf of the nation’s military. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM!
Rep. Jim Moran and Sen. Mark Warner James Reyes and Taryn Fielder
Patti Austin Jack Davies and Kay Kendall
Jean Case
Mae Haney Grennan and Meg Ferguson
Dan Snyder and Jeong Kim Jesse Knapp and George Washington University President Steven Knapp
Steve Case and Russ Ramsey