Fund established for Pasadena Armenian Genocide MemorialApril 1, 2014 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A special fund has been established to receive donations for the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial. Everyone is encouraged to consult with their accountants and financial advisors about contributing to the project, which will commemorate the Armenian Genocide and condemn all crimes against humanity. Funding raised for the project will help pay for construction and ongoing maintenance of the memorial, for which a Ground Blessing ceremony will take place Sunday, April 27, at Memorial Park in Pasadena, California. “I believe it is the calling of corporations, nonprofits, individuals, accountants and financial advisors to work together in making this memorial a reality,” said David George Gevorkyan, Chief Financial Officer for the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee. “Each of us, in our way and capacity, can bring about the change we would like to see for us and for future generations.” Approved by the City Council in September 2013, the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial will be completed and dedicated in April 2015 to mark the 100th anniversary of the killing of 1.5 million Armenians over a three-year period beginning in 1915. “This unique memorial pays tribute to the fallen martyrs and their descendants in the diaspora,” said Bernard K. Melekian, a member of the committee and former Pasadena Police Chief. “It will stand as a testament to faith, courage and perseverance.” The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |