Tom Vartabedian
A Trip Derailed by a New Journey
Editor’s note: Columnist Tom Vartabedian has been diagnosed with cancer. This is the first in a series of columns about his treatments and other experiences related to the disease that will appear occasionally in the Haverhill Gazette, where Vartabedian worked for decades. The Armenian Weekly will share these columns with its readers.
Two weeks after I notified my extended family about my cancer, the vindictive boomerang came back and struck me hard.
My cousin called to inform me that sh
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Tom
I am sure with your positive attitude you will overcome this burden and regain your health. You are very important for the Armenian community.
I wish you success against this disease,
Tom is an inspiring servant of the Armenian nation. His years as a dedicated educator and community activist have had a profound impact. He has conducted himself with the humility as a true son of the Armenian Christian nation. We pray for his complete recovery. God bless you.
God Bless You along with your family, friends and medicsl team that you have
Tom, you have given so much to our community, and I know that you taken much pleasure in sharing your knowledge and photographic expertise with us.
I wish you peace and much healing each day. Thank you! Sonya Merian
Tom, Many of your fiends are so sad to hear of your illness. I have read your articles for so many years. It is like second nature to look in the Weekly each week and read your message. It always seemed like a personal note. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless you.