ANCA MARKS MEMORIAL DAY

ArmRadio.am
26.05.2007 13:40

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is marking Memorial
Day by encouraging Armenian Americans to honor the sacrifice of
the American servicemen and women who, throughout US history, have
given their lives so that Americans – and all peoples – can live in
a safer world.

As a tribute to the ideals for which Americans have fought and died,
Armenian Americans are calling on their federal legislators to support
a series of anti-genocide measures, including funding for peacekeepers
in Darfur, targeting divestment from Sudan, enacting the Genocide
Accountability Act, and recognizing the Armenian Genocide.

"Armenian Americans have fought and died in every US war for more
than a century," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We
honor their sacrifice – and the selfless and heroic devotion of all
Americans who have fallen in service to our nation – by working to
make the world a safer place for Americans and all peoples."

As part of this special Memorial Day campaign, hundreds of Armenian
Americans have responded to the ANCA’s invitation to write emails
describing their military service, honoring relatives who are veterans,
or remembering family members who died while in the service.