FIRST MEMORIAL FOR ARMENIAN GENOCIDE VICTIMS TO BE ERECTED IN ISRAEL

NOYAN TAPAN
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 16, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. Construction of
Armenian Genocide memorial complex dedicated to the 95th anniversary
of Genocide is launched on the initiative of the Ararat Union of
Armenians of Israel and with the consent of Petach Tykva Mayor’s
Office. PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent was informed about it by the
Ararat union.

"Many states have recognized the Armenian Genocide of 1915, there
are memorials for Armenian Genocide victims in various corners of
the world and the memorial complex being built on the Sacred Land,
state of Israel is not only symbolic but also one step on the way of
restoration of historic justice," the letter of Ashot Martirosian, the
Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Israel, to all Armenians read.

"For implementing the sacred task of creation of a memorial complex of
1915 Genocide victims we expect assistance from all of you, ask all
of you for moral and material support by providing which you will be
recognized an official sponsor of the memorial complex and will make
your contribution to the sacred affair of perpetuating the memory
of Genocide victims. We are grateful for assistance and support,"
Ashot Martirosian’s letter read.