Crescent Star Holocaust Observation

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INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --  A rose planting ceremony honoring the memory of Selahattin Ulkumen, Turkish consul-general, on the Island of Rhodes will be held on April 20 at 10 a.m. at Arkadas Park. Mr. Ulkumen is recognized as a Righteous Gentile for his heroism rescuing 50 Jews from the Nazis.

Col. "Tip" Stinnette, 39th Air Base Wing commander will host the event. The ceremony will include a narrative on Mr. Ulkumen's efforts read by Capt. Aaron Scheer, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, and will be translated by Mehmet Birbiri, 39th ABW host nation advisor. After the reading, the rose bush will be planted and Colonel Stinnette will dedicate a plaque commemorating the event.

The ceremony is open to both Turkish and American members of Incirlik Air Base.