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[miltiades]

Not just traffic wardens;

In my workplace I constantly read documents written by degree educated people who can't spell. These might be typographical errors but in some instances they repeat the same mis-spellings repeatedly.

I once handed over £1.20 in small change for a coffee and was called back by the person serving because she couldn't count. Her colleague hurriedly motioned me away to prevent embarrassment.

In the supermarket sometimes the staff at the checkout have to ask me what a fruit or vegetable item is, in England for some a courgette is exotic.

And finally, someone aked me when the birthday of the sister of the person she was caring for was, I had to remind her that they were twins.

Mehmet welcome back !! Hope you stay for a while this time !!

[miltiades]

My apologies in making the remarks about GR , you said he was born in Australia and I went along with that , I'm also sorry to hear about your own wife's experience as a baby , my heart goes out to all those Cypriots that war made them run for their lives and also to the thousands who lost their lives .
It is precisely because I care deeply not only for my own grandchildren and family living in Cyprus but for all Cypriots that I abhor war so much and believe in the continuation of negotiations in order to find a just solution for our Cyprus.
You will recall my faith in the EU taking some action to force Turkeys hand , it is just beginning to materialize , our political war has been greatly strengthened by our becoming a part of Europe , this is the trump card in our possession not missiles to strike Turkey with.
May I enquire as what happened to your father in law ?

Miltiades, my father in law does not really enjoy talking about his experiences. He has however mentioned a few things which I am willing to share.

The day of his capture, he along with some others were encircled by the enemy and captured around Mia Milia. He was then (not sure if this was on the same day) taken to Kyrenia, and was transferred by Turkish Naval vessel back to a military base in Adana. They were wearing blindfolds and were continuously being beaten.

In Adana, they were put on an army truck, and he stated that whilst enroute to their concentration camp, which was a section of a criminal prison, they had to stand in the centre to avoid being stabbed by Turks who were surrounding the POW carrying trucks, and penetrating the trucks canvass with sharp objects. They arrived at the concentration camp, and during their stay, they were fed a couple of slices of bread and a few olives each day. They had to endure numerous beatings and interrogations.

A Turkish Shepherd around the prison, apparently alerted the British as to the presence of Cypriot POWs and the story was beamed all over the world by the BBC. This also alerted the Red Cross, which then registered each prisoner. This assured their survival under The Geneva Convention on POWs. If this did not happen, then the missing persons list would have consisted of an additional 800 persons. There were off course numerous captives who were executed prior to this, either in Cyprus or Turkey, and are still on the missing persons lists.

He was captured on 14 Aug 74 and released in 28 October 74.

He has made an Affidavit to the Cyprus Government.

The affidavit is dated 1/11/74.

Paphitis , I'm so glad that your father in law , although undoubtedly the recipient of very harsh treatment , has made it through . I should guess that he is in Australia , please convey my regards to him , I should think he must be in the same age group as my self.
Let us hope that our people never again have to endure such horrific events and that peace and tranquility is installed and guaranteed by the EU , the most successful in the entire history of the world ever union of nations.
A union that I believe will become stronger as time goes by .

[Paphitis]

My apologies in making the remarks about GR , you said he was born in Australia and I went along with that , I'm also sorry to hear about your own wife's experience as a baby , my heart goes out to all those Cypriots that war made them run for their lives and also to the thousands who lost their lives .
It is precisely because I care deeply not only for my own grandchildren and family living in Cyprus but for all Cypriots that I abhor war so much and believe in the continuation of negotiations in order to find a just solution for our Cyprus.
You will recall my faith in the EU taking some action to force Turkeys hand , it is just beginning to materialize , our political war has been greatly strengthened by our becoming a part of Europe , this is the trump card in our possession not missiles to strike Turkey with.
May I enquire as what happened to your father in law ?

Miltiades, my father in law does not really enjoy talking about his experiences. He has however mentioned a few things which I am willing to share.

The day of his capture, he along with some others were encircled by the enemy and captured around Mia Milia. He was then (not sure if this was on the same day) taken to Kyrenia, and was transferred by Turkish Naval vessel back to a military base in Adana. They were wearing blindfolds and were continuously being beaten.

In Adana, they were put on an army truck, and he stated that whilst enroute to their concentration camp, which was a section of a criminal prison, they had to stand in the centre to avoid being stabbed by Turks who were surrounding the POW carrying trucks, and penetrating the trucks canvass with sharp objects. They arrived at the concentration camp, and during their stay, they were fed a couple of slices of bread and a few olives each day. They had to endure numerous beatings and interrogations.

A Turkish Shepherd around the prison, apparently alerted the British as to the presence of Cypriot POWs and the story was beamed all over the world by the BBC. This also alerted the Red Cross, which then registered each prisoner. This assured their survival under The Geneva Convention on POWs. If this did not happen, then the missing persons list would have consisted of an additional 800 persons. There were off course numerous captives who were executed prior to this, either in Cyprus or Turkey, and are still on the missing persons lists.

He was captured on 14 Aug 74 and released in 28 October 74.

He has made an Affidavit to the Cyprus Government.

The affidavit is dated 1/11/74.

Paphitis , I'm so glad that your father in law , although undoubtedly the recipient of very harsh treatment , has made it through . I should guess that he is in Australia , please convey my regards to him , I should think he must be in the same age group as my self.
Let us hope that our people never again have to endure such horrific events and that peace and tranquility is installed and guaranteed by the EU , the most successful in the entire history of the world ever union of nations.
A union that I believe will become stronger as time goes by .

Thank you Miltiades! I shall convey your message. He is in the same age bracket as your self and has a very big story to tell.

He has not told his daughters very much about his experiences. My wife tells me that the most he has said was to myself. I am still working on him, trying to get as many details of his personal experiences and his treatment. He is slowly openning up and answering my many questions which must bring back some very terrible memories. I do have a copy of his afidavit. But some of the finer details are not mentioned.

These individuals have a story to tell, and this history needs to be recorded.

[mehmet]

mehmet wrote:
Not just traffic wardens;

In my workplace I constantly read documents written by degree educated people who can't spell. These might be typographical errors but in some instances they repeat the same mis-spellings repeatedly.

I once handed over £1.20 in small change for a coffee and was called back by the person serving because she couldn't count. Her colleague hurriedly motioned me away to prevent embarrassment.

In the supermarket sometimes the staff at the checkout have to ask me what a fruit or vegetable item is, in England for some a courgette is exotic.

And finally, someone aked me when the birthday of the sister of the person she was caring for was, I had to remind her that they were twins.

Mehmet welcome back !! Hope you stay for a while this time !!

Miltiades, I am always here, keeping an eye on the rest of you, I just am not able to spend as much time posting stuff as I'd like.