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ARMENIANS OF AMERICA TO PUT KHACHKAR AT GRAVE OF CIVIL WAR ARMENIAN SOLIDER
news.am
Sept 27 2011
Armenia
This week, members throughout the Philadelphia area Armenian-American
community will gather at the grave of Khachadour Paul Garabedian, the
U.S. Civil War's only Armenian combat soldier, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
The Philadelphia Armenian-American Veterans' Association will host
a special dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Armenian
khachkar properly marking Garabedian's grave site.
"Garabedian met his adopted country's challenges and received its
blessings, and in return he was moved to answer its call and serve
the Union in the Civil War.
He is a reminder of what an important role Armenian-Americans have
played in our nation's history, and as a veteran he is particularly
deserving of our respect. I am glad that he could finally be properly
honored with this memorial and that his story will continue to inspire
all Americans in the future," said Paul Sookiasian, the Assembly's
Armenian-American Action Committee (ARAMAC) Philadelphia Chair.
http://news.am/eng/news/75630.html
news.am
Sept 27 2011
Armenia
This week, members throughout the Philadelphia area Armenian-American
community will gather at the grave of Khachadour Paul Garabedian, the
U.S. Civil War's only Armenian combat soldier, reported the Armenian
Assembly of America (Assembly).
The Philadelphia Armenian-American Veterans' Association will host
a special dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon at the Armenian
khachkar properly marking Garabedian's grave site.
"Garabedian met his adopted country's challenges and received its
blessings, and in return he was moved to answer its call and serve
the Union in the Civil War.
He is a reminder of what an important role Armenian-Americans have
played in our nation's history, and as a veteran he is particularly
deserving of our respect. I am glad that he could finally be properly
honored with this memorial and that his story will continue to inspire
all Americans in the future," said Paul Sookiasian, the Assembly's
Armenian-American Action Committee (ARAMAC) Philadelphia Chair.
http://news.am/eng/news/75630.html