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1. Again, one would expect that Mr. Afeyan, in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Genocide Commemoration Committee, get his facts straight and use appropriate language in his statements.

   This is the second time he uses unacceptable language in relation to the Armenian genocide and its victims. First, in a telephone conversation with Florence Avakian (see: http://armenianweekly.com/2015/03/04/centennial-in-dc/) he used the word ‘die’ in the following sentence: “For all Armenians, there is this apprehension and inadequacy that we haven’t done enough to be worthy of the people who died a hundred years ago.”

   Now he parrots the Turks by using the word ‘tragedy’ in the following sentence: “Tonight, we gather for this final event in Washington to commemorate the tragedy that occurred 100 years ago and to honor the heroes who emerged”.

   What is with you??

2. did i miss the list of 29 who were honored? i cannot seem to find a link in the article.

3. time to celebrate our revival with our faith, Music and the Arts Armenians are coming stronger than ever

4. Un reconocimiento más que merecido a todos aquéllos que contribuyeron enormemente, para que después de cien años sigamos existiendo en la diáspora y en nuestra propia nación.

5. finally Armenians are getting their act together “Miutyoon Zorutyoun”
   first time in living memory all Armenians come together, Bravo

6. Congratulations to those being honored.

   Just so that readers are aware:

   At the top of this article is a picture of long-time Washington Post columnist and TV political personality David Ignatius, son of Paul Ignatius – the latter being a very nice and generous man.

   For those of you who are not aware of David Ignatius’s record, he is out and out pro-Turkish and has been for decades. He has done nothing for the Armenian community.

   The same is true of former US Ambassador Edward Djerejian. Out and out pro-Turkish. He should not have been invited to speak at recent Armenian genocide events.

   I refer readers to this 2012 letter concerning Djerejian in the Armenian Weekly.

   http://armenianweekly.com/2012/09/27/letter-to-editor-human-rights-lecture-at-heritage-park/

7. Totally agree with John.
   The Genocide that occurred 100 years ago, was not a tragedy, It was a crime committed against Armenians and humanity.
   The 1.5 million Armenians did not “die”; they were brutally killed, maimed,viciously drowned, mercilessly starved to death, raped and deprived of their humanity and dignity.
   I personally do not know who Mr Afeyan is, but someone with his position could and should have used the proper words on such an important and historic occasion.
   Vart Adjemian

8. I am not against the administering of awards at any public event such as this. But you do take the risk of offending those who are equally worthy or more pro-active missionaries in their role that could also be recognized.

9. I waited in vain to hear the name of Prof. Vahakn Dadrian mentioned, who was literally the founder of modern serious scholarly research on the Armenian Genocide.

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