Since his passing on June 15, thousands of journalists have highlighted Kirk Kerkorian’s amazing business accomplishments and substantial charitable contributions. However, these journalists had never met this great man, as he rarely gave interviews to the media.
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I is a great loss. You portrayed him so well Harout. I had the pleasure of meeting him some twenty years ago, in a very impromptu fashion, and his style is exactly how you described it : unpretentious, super polite , soft spoken and kindness in his eyes shining through ….
Annie Nourian Alexandre
Amazing, just an amazing and generous human being who lived an exemplary life.
A MAN OF THE WORLD,THANK GOD WE CAN SAY WE ARE PROUD,THANKS KIRK.
if we heed his advice, “why can’t the Armenians unite and go the same direction” I believe it has already begun
Kirk Kerkorian was self made and selfless. My mother’s family was the poorest in Fresno, except for Kirk’s. He literally fought his way to accomplishing the American dream and included as many as possible of his people and those in his communities in a generosity that was focused and intelligently delivered. Harut Sassounian was a critically important part of Kirk Kerkorian’s success in helping Armenia through difficult and challenging times. We are grateful and proud of both.
Thank you, Harout, for this summary of Kerkorian’s charitable contributions and his personal attitude. We are so grateful and blessed to have had him among us. Thank you very much for being such an effective conduit for Kerkorian’s care and kindness.
A real Armenian who stretched a hand to his nation when it was in need. He is a great example to all of us and mostly to some wealthy Armenians who do not give a penny to their nation
I whish someone will count how many millions was used for cause it was donated and how many millions went to kocharian mafia’s pockets so called govermen.If only all that money which GREAT KIRK donateded to Armenia serve the cause,Armenia today could be one of the richest country in the world with its hard working people.Insted Armenia is bleeding today to deth.Rest in peace GREAT MAN!!!
Thank you Harout for this moving tribute. It gives our fellow Armenians a different and previously unknown perspective of the many great deeds of Mr. Krekorian
Generous Man Kirk Kerkorian was. He did more than enough for the Country of Armenian and the Armenian People. Rest in Peace
I never had the pleasure of meeting Kirk Kerkorian but had the great pleasure meeting you Harout in Sydney Australia. Thank you for this tribute for the great Armenian man, and the work and the Legacy that he left to us by his message “why Armenians can’t unite and go the same direction”. This is very meaningful to all of us and that day is not “too far” that Kirk’s pain becomes our nation’s reality. Harout thank you also to you for what you have done to your nation and thank you for your future work.
Thank you Harout for this informative article about Kirk’s contributions to humanity. May he rest in peace. And finally diasporans should understand that aid to the homeland must be on people’s level not on government ‘s level to reach the needy and not to enrich individuals in leadership positions.
What a great person you are Zohrab Bablian, Mr Harout and Mr Kirk Kerkorian. We need to follow people like you as examples. Love
A well written article on a truely great Armenian, may he rest in peace. Kerkorian’s message for Armenian unity and generosity to our homeland and nation should set an example to all of us.