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April 2015: A Century of Resistance
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Thank you for this moving and thoughtful article. I note that my grandfather, from Shekh Haji — close to Mezereh, was a saddle maker. He traveled from village to village repairing saddles and other leather goods.
I wonder how this trade was passed and if the picture of the man shown was in any way related to our family.
Great article on such an important subject. Somehow we must find a way for these hidden Armenians to identify as Armenians in a way that is not only safe but also advantageous. Additionally we must figure out a way for these newly reclaimed Armenians to remain in Western Armenia and to even flourish there. Ideas?
Great article SAD though
George – Thank you so much for the important research you’re doing on the demographics of historic Armenia and your tiresome work in establishing relationships with descendants of forcibly Islamisized Armenians in Turkey. I hope the census information will be used by other scholars in the field. The individual family stories you’ve shared are heartbreaking, but also uncover a glimmer of hope. The fact that you yourself are the grandchild of the only family member of 7 who was rescued and remained Armenian, and you’ve gone on to make such important contributions to our nation, is amazing. It speaks volumes about the power of just one person taking action. Congratulations and more power to you.
Very well said.
Agree completely.
This type of ‘unglamorous’ work rarely gets the accolades it deserves, but is very, very important to our Cause.
Kudos to Mr. Aghjayan
Excellent article! George the personal information you shared on your own family was sad and painful to the reader so probably more so for you.