Nathan entertains Iraqi children atop a donkey

(This picture courtesy of the B52nd Engineers family support site memorial for Nathan)

December 16th 2006
Three Years Three years ago today, on December 16th, 2003, my baby brother was killed in Iraq. Nathan Nakis was on the ground for most of the first year of the conflict, working with the B52nd Engineers to rebuild Iraqi infrastructure. At a time when the locals where still quite friendly to the American Military's cause--and the world still held out hope that this now unachievable ... read more

Middle East » Iraq

Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, Iraq was occupied by Britain during the course of World War I; in 1920, it was declared a League of Nations mandate under UK administration. In stages over the next dozen years, Iraq attained its independence as a... ... read more

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Nicholas John Nakis

My name is Nic Nakis and I come from Sedro-Woolley, WA. I started this travel blog as "The Mad Greek's Travel Blog" when I left North America for the first time in 2006. I documented that first 6-month, around-the-world trip extensively. Then, I returned for a few updates around 2010. I revived the blog in 2022 in order to record my ongoing travels and fill in some of the gaps. I am a filmmaker and a fitness coach. Sign up for a complimentary FITNESS COACHING CONSULTATION https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15410290&appointmentType=6418826 Watch REACH FOR THE RIN... full info

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