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Veterans Administration Approves Armenian Cross
GLENDALE, Calif.—Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs approved the Armenian cross as an "Emblem of Belief" that can be placed on the headstones or markers of a deceased American veteran.
"Having just honored Armenian American veterans of the United States Armed Forces at our Annual Banquet, this is welcome news and demonstrates the VA's commitment to h
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As a WWII veteran I thank the Hanesian family for taking the initiative and effort which led to the VA approving the ARMENIAN CROSS on the headstone of Armenian American Veterans.
And, I thank the Armenian Weekly and ANCA-WR for publicizing this news which, otherwise, may have not come to the attention of Veterans and their families.
Vahram “Vee” Sookikian