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Two for the Museum
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Two for the Museum

 Since 2009, John and Joann Nicon have been conducting video interviews with Greeks and Greek-Americans in Washington State.  With the help of many others, stories from those interviews have been shared worldwide.   Now, here is a little information about John and Joann and their work with the Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State.

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A Military Historian
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A Military Historian

Constantine “Gus” George Chamales retired as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army after a 21-year career. In retirement he has managed the military ministry of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Tacoma, Washington, a task that documents and honors those Church members who have served their country. With a deep interest in history, he has also been able to trace his family back to the 1700s.

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AHEPA’s Unsung Hero
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AHEPA’s Unsung Hero

Combine a 50-year career in oceanography, over 70 years as a photographer, over 50 years using computers and over 40 years studying his Greek heritage and one begins to appreciate the fruitful life of Eugene (Efthemios) Evans (Evangelos) Collias.

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