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HUNDREDS ATTEND MEMORIAL FOR KARABAKH SOLDIER IN GLENDALE
http://asbarez.com/118874/hundreds-attend-memorial-for-karabakh-soldier-in-glendale/
Monday, January 27th, 2014
The Armenian community gathered at St. Mary's Armenian Church in
Glendale to to honor slain Artsakh soldier, Armen Hovhannisyan
GLENDALE-Hundreds of community members attended a requiem Mass
and rally at St. Mary's Armenian Church to pay their respects to
the Artsakh Junior Sergeant Armen Hovhannesyan, who died last week
heroically defending his homeland. The event was organized by the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western US Central Committee.
During the Mass, the Very Rev. Father Muron Aznikian praised the
courage of Armenian heroes.
The rally, which was held in front of the Cross Stone at St. Mary's
Church courtyard, was initiated by ARF Western US Central Committee's
public relations director Saro Nazarian.
The message from the ARF youth was presented by David Arakelyan.
Lamenting that he could not talk about peace, Arakelyan expressed
his anger at Azerbaijan's barbaric aggression.
Arakelyan also expressed his frustration at the Minsk Group co-chairmen
who call for restraint from both sides, but ignore the reality that
Azerbaijan is the only entity that does not exercise restraint.
The current reality, said Arakelyan, "is forcing our nation,
especially our youth, to work with renewed dedication in order to
defend our homeland."
"For all of us, Armen Hovhannesyan must become an example of
selflessness, courage and love for the homeland," said Arakelyan
calling on the entire Armenian nation to sacrifice in the name of
justice and in the name of a free, united and independent Armenia.
Armenian Veterans' Association chairmen Vigen Ghazaryan read an
announcement on behalf of the organization, while Salpi Mailian
performed a rendition of the ARF Anthem, "Meshak Panvor."
Speaking on behalf of the Central Committee, Avedik Izmirlian said
that sacrificing oneself for the freedom of the nation is one of the
tenets of the ARF, adding that Armen Hovhannesyan was the bearer of
that distinction for his heroism in combat.
Izmirlian also promoted the contributions of the Western US to
Artsakh's liberation struggle and the commitment of the community to
advance justice and support the people of Artsakh.
The ARF leader also emphasized the importance of unity within the
community on the road to strengthening Artsakh's statehood and the
international recognition for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRi8UMc_EE8
http://asbarez.com/118874/hundreds-attend-memorial-for-karabakh-soldier-in-glendale/
Monday, January 27th, 2014
The Armenian community gathered at St. Mary's Armenian Church in
Glendale to to honor slain Artsakh soldier, Armen Hovhannisyan
GLENDALE-Hundreds of community members attended a requiem Mass
and rally at St. Mary's Armenian Church to pay their respects to
the Artsakh Junior Sergeant Armen Hovhannesyan, who died last week
heroically defending his homeland. The event was organized by the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western US Central Committee.
During the Mass, the Very Rev. Father Muron Aznikian praised the
courage of Armenian heroes.
The rally, which was held in front of the Cross Stone at St. Mary's
Church courtyard, was initiated by ARF Western US Central Committee's
public relations director Saro Nazarian.
The message from the ARF youth was presented by David Arakelyan.
Lamenting that he could not talk about peace, Arakelyan expressed
his anger at Azerbaijan's barbaric aggression.
Arakelyan also expressed his frustration at the Minsk Group co-chairmen
who call for restraint from both sides, but ignore the reality that
Azerbaijan is the only entity that does not exercise restraint.
The current reality, said Arakelyan, "is forcing our nation,
especially our youth, to work with renewed dedication in order to
defend our homeland."
"For all of us, Armen Hovhannesyan must become an example of
selflessness, courage and love for the homeland," said Arakelyan
calling on the entire Armenian nation to sacrifice in the name of
justice and in the name of a free, united and independent Armenia.
Armenian Veterans' Association chairmen Vigen Ghazaryan read an
announcement on behalf of the organization, while Salpi Mailian
performed a rendition of the ARF Anthem, "Meshak Panvor."
Speaking on behalf of the Central Committee, Avedik Izmirlian said
that sacrificing oneself for the freedom of the nation is one of the
tenets of the ARF, adding that Armen Hovhannesyan was the bearer of
that distinction for his heroism in combat.
Izmirlian also promoted the contributions of the Western US to
Artsakh's liberation struggle and the commitment of the community to
advance justice and support the people of Artsakh.
The ARF leader also emphasized the importance of unity within the
community on the road to strengthening Artsakh's statehood and the
international recognition for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRi8UMc_EE8