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Re: san pablo afb

Posted: 13 Feb 2014 5:28PM GMT
Classification: Military
Hi! My father, Tsgt Joseph L Garrett, was stationed at San Pablo AFB, Seville, Spain from 67-69 we left Sept '69 before the base closed. I was just starting the 8th grade, we lived in base housing, first living in Seville (I remember living in an apt across from the Cocoa Cola bottling plant and before that an amazing hotel - wish I knew the name of the hotel and if it is still there (seem to remember it is where all the Americans stayed until getting housing). Both my parents are gone now and sure wish I had asked more questions before I lost my chance. Living in Spain was the best time of my life! I remember my bet friend at that time, Diana Willis (she had a younger sister, Donna who everyone called "Baby") and I remember 1 other classmate, Charlie Chaffin. My Dad worked in the meat market of the commissary. Would love to hear from anyone who lived there during the same time period!

Re: san pablo afb

Posted: 25 Apr 2015 11:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hello Carol: I was your dad's sponsor while stationed at san Pablo.(commissary) Am currently living in Fairfield, Calif, close to Travis AFB. We left Spain in 1968. (Friday the 13th, the bus for Rota wouldn't start, luck of the irish!) I do not remember the name of the hotel that you asked about, but I do remember shortly after your arrival from Holland, your Dad didn't call the store, so I went to the hotel to insure all was well. It was during winter and everyone used those space (kerosene) heaters, which can cause a problem without proper ventilation.Thankfully, all was well).I also remember the day that your dad cut part of his finger off (I believe it also was another Fri 13th). He came out of the meat market with his hand wrapped in his butcher apron, lot's of blood on the apron. Your dad was always in a fun mode, and I thought this is one of his jokes. When I saw him stagger, I knew it was for real and rushed over for assistance along with Mr Walker Commissary and Mr Brissom (Asst commissary officer).Your Dad tried to talk the doctors out of cutting the finger off above the knuckle, as he was into skeet shooting, and instead to cutting the finger below the knuckle, so that he could grip his weapon easily. Of course the doctor want's to save as much as possible, so the cut was above the knuckle. Your DAD was't a happy camper on that one.Will say Adios for now. Please E-Mail me back, keep in touch. I talked with your Dad (telephone) a few times (usually during the Xmas Holidays) before his passing.I sure wish we could have had a visit or two over coffee.All the best to you and your family. Mike Smandra
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