The first outside of Armenia monument to martyrs of Sumgait, Baku and Kirovabad pogroms was unveiled in Detroit, on the grounds of Saint John Armenian Church.

The monument was raised on the donations of all members and parishioners of all 4 Armenian churches in Detroit area as well as those of Armenian ex-refugees from Azerbaijan.

The cost of monument was about $55,000.00.The stone was delivered from India and carved in Vermont, USA.

The author and designer of this monument is Artur Lazaryan. Blessing of the monument was lead by the head priest of Saint John Armenian church Ter-Hayr Garabed. The State and city officials were present at the ceremony. The Blessings of the monument was accompanied by the Gomitas Choir of Saint John Armenian Church, conducted by choir director, deacon Ruben Mailian.