Nikos was a great supporter of our work, an early contributor to our Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial project and gave great assistance to us on Lemnos itself.
In the early days of our Committee Nikos helped our executive in contacting the authorities on Lemnos and encouraging them to further promote their annual commemorations.
He represented our Committee at some of the events on the Island, laying wreaths for the Committee, when we couldn't make it. And if he was unavailable Nikos could always recommend and organise someone else to help us.
Our President, Lee Tarlamis, can never forget the invaluable help Nikos gave him during his first time visit to Lemnos. He organised a meeting for Lee with the Mayor and an interview on the radio on Lemnos. He took Lee around the Island introducing him to people and showing Lee some of its amazing sights.
It was never any trouble for Nikos.
Many will also remember his generosity and friendship. I personally will always remember Nikos and Sophia's hospitality on Lemnos - whether sitting in the local kafenio as I did with Nikos, Bill Georgandis and Chris Mingos one day - or having lunch at their lovely home in Romanou.
Nikos and Sophia were able to join us all in the centenary of Anzac commemorations on Lemnos in April 2015, joining us all at the wreath-laying events and on the HMAS Success in Mudros Bay. He was a great help to our Executive representatives who took part in these important commemorations - myself, Lee Tarlamis and Christina Despoteris, our Vice-President.
Nikos was also an active supporter of the Lemnian Community in Victoria, as well as the RSL Victoria's Hellenic Sub-Branch. Many of us will remember his regular participation in the annual commemorations of the Gallipoli campaign on Lemnos in April - laying a wreath on behalf of the Hellenic Sub-Branch.
Our thoughts are with Sophie and family at this time.
Vale Nikos.
on behalf of the Committee
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