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FRAESE, Ron
@ Chas: 1954-56
Ron and his wife Jayne own a beautiful resort in Oregon. Check out their website @ touroregon.com/moonset.
Ron in Paris - 2005
Belle Isle - 1955
I was there from 1954-56. I
should mention that I was at UCLA for seven years as a student, followed by a
26-year career as a professor of political science, but I sometimes think that
it was Châteauroux and my USAF experience that had the greater influence on my
life. It has certainly loomed larger in my memories and affections.
I was 21 when I arrived in Châteauroux in 1954, far from my California home,
family and girlfriend. What an adventure! The men and women I served with were
among the best people I have known, and our French hosts were unfailingly kind.
I have returned to France nearly every year since the late 1960s, and remain in
touch with numerous friends from those years at Chad. Although my wife and I
usually rent an apartment in Paris, we also make it a point to visit
Châteauroux.
[jpnote: Lance Olsen of Victoria, BC was not stationed at Chateauroux, but he is a friend of Ron. On 2-25-05 he wrote: " I am searching for Ron Fraese 1954-56. He seems to have dropped off the planet. Last heard of in Florence Oregon. does anyone have an email for this dear friend." By coincidence, Ron & his wife were on vacation 30 minutes from where Lance lives. They met and had dinner!]
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