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1. My husband & I along with many of the Merrimack Valley Armenians filled the theater at the Loop to see The Promise. It was very moving. I hope that everyone who goes, stays to see the facts following the movie. This should also be stressed to everyone. They are very reviling points of the Armenian Genocide. Most people leave right when the credits are rolling on the screen.
   I, personally am a first generation French Canadien, where I grew up in a wonderful family atmosphere. Both my parents immigrated from the Province of Quebec, Canada. I married an Armenian man who immigrated to the US from Marseille, France. I met him at an Armenian Olympic in Providence, RI. It was amazing to see so many Armenians enjoying each other and the music of their culture. I loved it too. On our 10th wedding anniversary, we took are two sons (10 & 12) to spend the weekend in Providence, RI with all our Armenian Friends. It was wonderful to reminisce the events of 10 years ago. The boys were in awe. The older boys took them in hand and we didn’t see them until lunch & dinner. It solidified there Armenian Heritage. Armenians cherish their children in so many amazing ways. Their support for their children are above reproach. The French Canadiens love their children too, but the Armenians show it publicly and with great love. The Armenian nation will NEVER die.
   Both our sons played for the Homenetmen Soccer Club and had the privilege of representing the US Armenian Olympic Soccer Team in Beriut in 2001. They stopped in Marseille, France to visit their Uncle before going to Beriut. They are well versed in French. Between the English, French, and what little Armenian they knew, they had a wonderful experience. My younger son plays the dumbeg and sings many Armenian songs. Both boys speak a little Armenian, and both speak fluent French.

2. Thank you.

3. Kirk Kerkorian and His “PROMISE”
   Yes, Kirk, You “DID IT”

   Kirk …
   You are with us watching your film.
   I can see you acting with the actors, praising them,
   You promised to your nation
   You will actuate their dreams…
   And your Promise became factual and true,
   No-one can deny ~~~ No-one can say no.

   Kirk …,
   You did late…
   THUS, YOU “DID IT”
   Delay wasn’t in your hands
   You were ignored and pushed away,
   In spite having enormous power!
   But you insisted, planned, to do
   Before you sighed!

   Kirk …,
   We are with you, always with you
   You actuated each Armenian wishes
   By your immortal, actual screen.

   Kirk …,
   Congrats, congrats…
   Rest in heaven,
   Rest in peace with all genocided Armenians
   Those who left this unfair earth with open hands
   Calling God to save them,
   God couldn’t reach, and save his believers
   From, barbaric, savage hands,
   You arrived to give smiling power
   To your unlucky, artful nation…
   To exhale their pains by your “PROMISE.”
   We are all lacrimating with happy tears.

   Kirk …,
   You not only made us happy,
   But all the innocents who are in heaven now with you.
   Sing, dance with them,
   Say, “I DID IT”
   Kirk… Live in peace …

   (C) Sylva Portoian, M.D.
   April 24, 2017
   written instantly

4. An epic movie filled with facts from 1915 and creative storytelling.
   Now more can be told, to see, and hear. The story is huge all happening during the Great War and before.

5. Kirk Kerkorian’s The Promise, reflects a historically accurate portrayal of what Armenian’s endured from approximately 1914 through 1918. The genocide of 1915 is true to fact. The story is interwoven with drama, love, violence and life.

   The atrocities of the Armenian genocide have finally made it to the big screen. This film represents a new beginning in the discussion of not only the Armenian genocide , but the possibilities that exist for a repeat of human abuse, that unchecked will have the same result.

   It must be noted that all proceeds from this film will be donated to charity.

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