Hancock Field, Syracuse: Old Base Housing (Bedford, Montauk: 2009, transfer, schools)

[stapletonb4]

Originally Posted by chakkuri

YES! I remember the rumor about the man in the woods!! But with my wild, childish imagination, I used to think I actually saw some kind of ape man out there. (But it was most likely some sort of rock formation!)

Wow, it's so strange you should mention that because over the years, with the memories dimming with time, I often wondered if I had cooked that up myself. Now I remember that other kids were talking about it as well.

I wonder how that rumor got started. Did someone find a murdered corpse in there? Hmmmmm.........

God only knows how that rumor got started...funny to think about it now....
We got stationed at Hancock starting in71, but we lived off base for about a year, I believe until our house on Montauk opened up.

[pausway]

I was there from around March of 1966 until July of 1967. When I shipped out to SEA for a year. In '68 I came back to the states and served in New Mexico until I was discharged in 1969.

[JKacer]

My father was stationed at Hancock Field from 1973-75. I as well lived on Montaulk Circle. I remember other faimily's like the Adams and Sermons, in the housing area may not have been on MC. I have many fond memories of my three years there. Plenty of snow for all. I remember many Saturdays at the bowling allen and delivering the penny savor paper once a week. Also, there was a great pizza place just off the main gate.

[chakkuri]

I just went to Google Maps and typed in 211 E. Molloy Road, Syracuse and got a real good look at Bessie B. Riordan Elementary (now senior apts) by clicking on "Street View." Wow, what a trip!

[stapletonb4]

I love google maps..saw the house we lived in when we were stationed at Eglin, in Florida.

[queenmom81]

I'm a Hancock Brat too....Suzie Adams lives in Houston now...I also remember the Sermon's....we all lived on Bedford Circle....Check out the Hancock Field, Syracuse, NY Kids on facebook!

[rustygoodman]

Hi everyone, this is Rusty and Dawn. We are so excited to find this site!

We are on Facebook and My Space (Rusty more than Dawn). Dawn has been in contact with the Kacer's and Rusty through Facebook with the group "Hancock Brats"has been in touch with a few people. We have been reading the threads and laughing so hard. I am here to tell you that Rusty's has to fess up finally (as she is rolling on the floor laughing) that she is indeed the one who started the rumor of the "Bloody Hand"!!!

She took the blood from her knee and put it on her hand and touched her shoulder.....Thus the tale of the bloody hand began!!! To all of those I have to confess I had to keep quite or she would have beat me up as all of you know she was a tough beachhh. She has 5 children now!!! Look forward to checking back and look for us on Facebook...

[Dawniebeth]

Hi everyone. This is Dawn Goodman. My sign on is Dawniebeth so if you see that anywhere its me.

I would love to know who you all are since I can't figure it out by you sign-on's. I have already been in touch w/Kim Kacer. Join Rusty (if you know me you know her) and Dawn on Facebook. There is also a page on Facebook called Hancock Field Air Force Brats....JOIN US!!!

If you can't find it you can email me at dawniebeth@yahoo.com

[ckhthankgod]

Here's an interesting video you guys and girls might remember:
YouTube - WTVH Channel 5 News - Hancock Airport Layoffs - Syracuse NY 1983

[chakkuri]

So the "mystery" of the bloody hand has been solved! I'm kinda bummed now that the mystique has been taken out of it!!! LOL