This is a sad, sad commentary that has a lot to do with egotism and communication. I'm glad that you decided to move on, molydeii. Nothing is served by holding on to the past and dwelling on it.
My brother still talks about his fond memories of serving in the Air Force in Karamursel ... and wandering through the bazaars of Istanbul and running into one of his former English teachers from the USA ... and traveling through Europe with a Turkish friend named Daniel during a month-long leave in the late '60's or early '70's ... before he reported for duty in Vietnam. I don't have to tell you which tour he preferred, lol.