A Foundation of Faith Greek Orthodox Roots The Greek Orthodox Christian Faith played a crucial role in William Planes’ upbringing. His father, who escaped and survived the 1922 genocide of Greek Orthodox Christians in Asia Minor, instilled in him the importance of faith and its values. Educational and Military Journey From University to Navy After […]
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Career Shift Leaving Public Practice After several years of practicing as a CPA, William Planes left public practice to start a firm that developed into one that specialized in buying struggling businesses, reorganizing them, and reselling them. Philanthropic Endeavours Utilizing Gains for Good Planes used the gains from his business investments to fund various philanthropic
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The Early Life of William Planes Decendent of Refugee Beginnings Many early Christians travelled to Asia Minor to escape persecution in Jerusalem. Over time, Asia Minor became a significant site for the spread and survival of Christianity. However, the area experienced severe persecution, especially during World War I, the Greco-Turkish War, and the Genocide of
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“Platanides: Through the Eye of the Storm” is the true story of his father, Panayiotis Platanides who, at 14, survived the genocide of Greek Christians in 1922 Asia Minor. The story explores the power of the Greek Orthodox faith that helped him and his family overcome and move beyond the atrocities they faced. “I felt
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