Reminiscence of life in Everek, Turkey; business relationship with Turks; witness of cannibalism; mistreatment of father; arrival to Maskeneh; lack of organized defense; collection of dead bodies; emigration to the United States; education at American International College; successful carpet salesman; [his wife Alice Bashian recounts his stories during the interview]: nightmares, hallucinations; ma rital relationship; member of: Armenian Benevolent Union[AGBU], The Knights of Vartan, Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs; philanthropist.