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A True Inspiring Story
COMMUNITY | JULY 24, 2014 1:01 PM
By Kevork Keushkerian
PASADENA, Calif. -- The theme of the 126th Tournament of Roses Parade
on January 1, 2015, is "Inspiring Stories." It pays tribute to those
who have loved unconditionally, preserved courageously, endured
patiently and accomplished on behalf of others.
The American Armenian Rose Float Association, which spearheaded the
first-ever Armenian float to participate in the Tournament of Roses
Parade in Pasadena, had a successful fund raising event on Saturday,
June 21. During this event, more than $100,000 was raised for this
cause, but much more is needed as the estimate for the float is about
$300,000. The float is designed and being constructed by the Phoenix
Decorating Company.
A Pasadena resident, Manoug Tabakian, approached the president of the
American Armenian Rose Float Association Chris Chahinian and informed
him that his grandson, Shant Bashdjian, has collected $100 from his
friends and relatives and wanted to donate it to the Armenian Rose
Float.
Amazingly, Shant is a 9 and a fourth grader at Sahag Mesrob Armenian
Christian School in Pasadena. He had heard about the Armenian Rose
Float from his grandfather, wholeheartedly believed in the project and
felt obligated to do his share for this once in a lifetime adventure.
This reminds me of the story of the Widow in the Bible, who gave all
she had.
Bravo Shant. Let your example be a shining guide for the rest of the
skeptics among us who although are financially well enough to
contribute generously, but begrudge the Armenians all over the world
from telling our "Inspiring Stories" and sharing our rich cultural
heritage with millions of people in over 90 countries worldwide.
We would also like to congratulate Dickran and Zenna Bashdjians,
Shant's parents, for raising their son in the spirit of their
Christian faith and Armenian heritage.
- See more at: http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2014/07/24/a-true-inspiring-story/#sthash.NmqYMYWd.dpuf
COMMUNITY | JULY 24, 2014 1:01 PM
By Kevork Keushkerian
PASADENA, Calif. -- The theme of the 126th Tournament of Roses Parade
on January 1, 2015, is "Inspiring Stories." It pays tribute to those
who have loved unconditionally, preserved courageously, endured
patiently and accomplished on behalf of others.
The American Armenian Rose Float Association, which spearheaded the
first-ever Armenian float to participate in the Tournament of Roses
Parade in Pasadena, had a successful fund raising event on Saturday,
June 21. During this event, more than $100,000 was raised for this
cause, but much more is needed as the estimate for the float is about
$300,000. The float is designed and being constructed by the Phoenix
Decorating Company.
A Pasadena resident, Manoug Tabakian, approached the president of the
American Armenian Rose Float Association Chris Chahinian and informed
him that his grandson, Shant Bashdjian, has collected $100 from his
friends and relatives and wanted to donate it to the Armenian Rose
Float.
Amazingly, Shant is a 9 and a fourth grader at Sahag Mesrob Armenian
Christian School in Pasadena. He had heard about the Armenian Rose
Float from his grandfather, wholeheartedly believed in the project and
felt obligated to do his share for this once in a lifetime adventure.
This reminds me of the story of the Widow in the Bible, who gave all
she had.
Bravo Shant. Let your example be a shining guide for the rest of the
skeptics among us who although are financially well enough to
contribute generously, but begrudge the Armenians all over the world
from telling our "Inspiring Stories" and sharing our rich cultural
heritage with millions of people in over 90 countries worldwide.
We would also like to congratulate Dickran and Zenna Bashdjians,
Shant's parents, for raising their son in the spirit of their
Christian faith and Armenian heritage.
- See more at: http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2014/07/24/a-true-inspiring-story/#sthash.NmqYMYWd.dpuf