Volume 20, No. 14 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 13 August 2004 Athens 2004 – the Greek Olympic year “As in the daytime there is no star in the sky warmer and brighter than the sun, likewise there is no competition greater than the Olympic Games.” Pindar, Greek lyric poet, 5th century bc. See for related article page 4. The Columns of Olympian Zeus, in the centre of Athens. Photo Athens 2004 Next NATO Skywatch: 27 August Terry Fox Campaign 2004 International Military Competition Also in this issue: How far will you go? Outstanding effort of the NATO Component teams. Submissions due by: See page 3. 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Joe Abbott, you that provided an excellent Terry Fox Committee Chairman working and social environment, throughout my stay in the FOB. It Terry Fox of British Columbia, was a unique chance for me to work Canada, was 18 years old when he with friends and partners in a model was diagnosed with osteogenic NATO Force, meet the people and sarcoma (bone cancer). His right understand their culture. It has been leg was amputated 15 cm above an honour to meet you all, and I the knee. While in hospital, Terry consider myself very lucky to have was so moved by the suffering of enjoyed your friendship and cancer patients that he decided to cooperation. I will never forget this run across Canada, more than period of my life. 8,500 km from the Atlantic Ocean As for 7 August I departed for my to the Pacific Ocean, to raise new assignment for the next ten money for cancer research. He months, as student of the Highest called his journey the “Marathon Joint War College in Thessaloniki. I’d of Hope”. like to announce that my successor Col. Charilaos Lamprou, will With little fanfare, Terry began his continue with the responsibilities run 12 April 1980 on Canada’s east that I performed and of course coast. Although it was difficult to much, much better. I am convinced garner attention in the beginning that he will face the same excellent enthusiasm grew and the money cooperation, friendship and support collected along his route began to as me. mount. He ran 42 km every day (the Again, this has been my most distance of a marathon) through cherished assignment and an honour Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario. for me to service in the NAEW&C On 1 September 1980, after 143 Force and I shall never forget it. consecutive running days and 5,373 At the end I hope to see you again km, Terry was forced to end his run in Greece, feel free to visit me in when the primary cancer spread to his Athens and enjoy together the lungs. Terry died on 28 June 1981 at 22 beauties of my country. From now years of age. on if somebody needs something Terry was gone, but his legacy was from Greece you can always reach just the beginning. The Terry Fox me in this e-mail address: Foundation (Headquartered in Toronto, [email protected] Canada) has a dual mandate. Not only Greece, Athens, is welcoming all of does it raise money for cancer research, you during the Olympic Games of but it also continues to share the story 2004. I wish each of you continued of Terry Fox. People around the world success during your military career learn about Terry in that their lives and a long, prosperous life. might be enriched by his example and Best of luck and Godspeed to all. that they might derive inspiration from his courage. Very respectfully, Col. (HEAF) Dimitrios Vaxevanakis The Terry Fox Foundation raises FOB Aktion Commander money for cancer research primarily through the annual Terry Fox Run. In Canada, over 1,100 communities and Family Fun Run, which will be held on 4,200 schools hold a Terry Fox Run Sunday, 12 September, at the Canadian annually. Internationally, every year, CFSU(E) on the Selfkant Kaserne in more than 50 countries organize their Niederheid. own Terry Fox Run. To date, over 190 million euros have been raised The world is closer than ever to worldwide for cancer research in finding a cure for cancer, and with Terry’s name. your continued participation and This year’s “Terry Fox Campaign” support, we will succeed. This year, started on 3 August with donation jars make it a point to come out and at all the NATEX outlets. Additionally, participate. Nationality does not the campaign consists of three events, matter. Everyone understands the the Terry Fox Car Wash will be held on cause. All proceeds go directly to Friday, 3 September and Saturday, 4 cancer research. So... bring your September at the Motor Pool on the family and friends, a will to NATO Airbase. The Terry Fox 24hr succeed like Terry’s, and Challenge will begin on Saturday, 11 remember, Terry ran 42 kilometres September and the campaign will every day for cancer research. How culminate with the Annual Terry Fox far will you go? Commander own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or endorsement by, the North Atlantic Treaty Brig. Gen. Axel R. Tüttelmann Organization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does Chief, Public Information Office not constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or services advertised. Submissions are due Capt. Robert A. Firman seven days before publication and may be edited for style and space. Send articles and classified Editor advertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Component Public Information Office (PIO), Postfach 433007, Volume 20, No. 3 13 August 2004 SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. 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We all hope that the around the world, encountering a wide ideals of this great, universal event range of cultures and civilisations, for peace, cooperation and facing new challenges, growing, and friendship between countries and evolving. people will be given through the Greek Olympic and Paralympic So, after 108 years from the first games, so that better days will rise modern Olympic Games, they returned in our world. Get ready to enjoy again to their ancient birthplace and the best Olympic Games ever, in the city of their revival and the Olympic the country where they were born. flame will lighten again the Attikon sky. The Olympic flame is an enduring Olympic Games has its roots in symbol of the Olympic ideals of noble ancient Greece.