Arrived home from work today and there was a certified letter from Iraklion Crete from Leonidas Titomichelakis who I have been searching for for years. All I had was a first name and I tried the Embassy, Souda Bay, and a Greek Newspaper. It is unclear to me still how he found me but I was ecstatic. I am going to Crete next year so I will visit him. Thanks Dave for having this site so I could share the news with everyone. Leonidas worked on base doing landscaping and we became great friends. [Submitted by Bill Murray]
Check out the Greek news paper THE KHRONICLES ,letters to the editor, for info on some of the uses of the old base by the local Greek people....site is.... www.ko-go.gr ....This paper is free and comes out each month.
For anyone who is interested you can visit a virtual 3D version of IAS by visiting this site: http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=77f8851dd56e6f594e9e83dc441c1732&ct=mdcc
In the wake of my recent retirement I discovered Google's 3D drawing application - Sketchup. Having never used a CAD-type drawing before, I became facinated with what could be done. I began to draw a couple of IAS facilites such as the Pound and Chow Hall. I couldn't stop with that. Now I have recreated some 12 different structures on base with more likely to come. They were all drawn in their 1965 configuration.
You can view these 3D models by downloading a free viewer from Google at: http://sketchup.google.com/download/gsuviewer.html or the free Sketchup program itself at the same url.
I have submitted these models to Google for consideration of inclusion in Google Earth. I am awaiting their answer. However, if you wish to view these models in the Google Earth setting you can place each one in your copy of Google Earth. It is quite a sensation to virtually cruise the old base.
I have attached a screen shot view of the Airmen's Club patio view depicting the nostalgic view of the Ferry Boat Iraklion passing near Dragon Island and Olympic airlines landing at Iraklion at dusk.
Jack Clark, IAS 1965-1966 [Submitted by jackclark]
We lost a member of our IAS family on 1-13-09.Richard (Dick) Ebersole passed away on that day.There is a notice on Cretestock with the complete info.May God bless Dick and his family.Mac [Submitted by Gary McPherson]
Another Fallen Eagle Sherman "Woody" Tyree Died April 17, 2008
getting rejections from Woody's email, I reached out Tom Spears tried to help from the Philippines and Mike Parker eventually made contact with Woody's wife. She told him that Woody had died of complications from pneumonia (Mike gave the year as 2007 but It must have been last year 2008).
From an IAS perspective Woody is easy to eulogize. I am not sure when he first arrived there, probably 1962. He touched and made friends with most of 203's who passed through IAS. He became the stations chief/linguist analyst before he left. We both got discharged at IAS and I spent some wonderful times with him in Saint Nicholas. No so long ago he went to a reunion in Nashville with a group of 203's that were not even his class (they adopted him as we did). He was always a true gentleman and always willing to help.
It would be nice if you could add your good thoughts and experiences with him to this message to honor him. He may have been the most significant individual to serve at IAS. He certainly was in my era.
I was just informed about the existence of this web site for alumni of the Iraklion, Crete Air Station. This is a great idea someone had and I hope to see it grow. Happy New Year to all. David McSpadden former commander of the 6931st Hq Section (78-80) [Submitted by Captain Mack]
Hello as far as the reunion goes I thought since we are all spread across the country it is best to pick a date which I have everyone pair up and book their own flights and hotel at the same hotel. We will stay Rio in Vegas( make reservations now) I spoke with Mike street before and he will room with me and we will settle financially later. This afternoon I booked my room and flight with my travel agent. Here are the details:
May 28-29-30-31; Las Vegas Nevada RIO Suite and Hotel West Flamingo Road Las Vegas Nevada Telephone 1800-777-1711(reservations) I booked two queen beds you might want to do the same.
Please send me an e-mail that you got this and are making plans; let me know who pairs up with who so no one is left out worse case scenario we ask for an extra day bed in the room. Good Luck Bill Murray 7276 Reunion
I HAVE A CRETAN DVD FROM 84-88 OF THE GANG SUCH AS TOM LORR, ED MEANS..SCOTTIE...JJ..RJ..YOAK..ELDRIDGE.BAUM..YOST, HARGRAVE..MONK.. THE POUND, HOSP,MWR...FD..SUPPLY...iRAG WAR "SILVER STAR RECIPIENT" NOW CMSGT PAUL WHEELER & HIS WIFE MAIA, TAGARARS...CRETE BEAT..AFRTS FOOTBALL PICK s OF WEEK VIDEOS..4TH OF JULY PARTIES VIDEOS YOU DIDN'T WANT ME TO FILM..COP'S CORNER..SPORTS, DAILY ACTIVITES..EASTER DAY AT THE KWAM'S, AND MANY MORE OF YOU WHICH I did not name..see the dvd and remember ETC. DVD was collected form approx. 30 vhs tapes & HAS BEEN EDITIED TO PRESERVE WHAT WAS DONE ON CRETE REMAINS ON CRETE AND REMAINS WERE IT BELONGS IN OUR HEARTS! (smile). HAIL, HAIL, THE GANGS ALL HERE!
THE WAY WE WERE!
BIG WALK! '84 - 88 SP'S [Submitted by Curtis Walker]
The reunion has been moved to April 17, 2010, originally set for July 19, 2009.
I have actually been wanting to move this event, due to the lack of responses and/or interest, the caterers removing my name from the reservation list {due to no deposit} and the numerous newcomers that have joined us.
Also, I'm still searching for others and would like for them {our newcomers, along with all others} to be able to plan and save for this event. It would be awesome to have EVERYONE there!
I apologize for any inconvenience, but seeing, now that, I have more time to plan, I could use a lot of help! AND together, we can make this a reunion, no one will forget!
Should you have any questions, comments and/or concerns, please let me know.
