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  1. A very appropriate and loving tribute Michael. Mary was indeed a visionary….an idea generator with a clear view of the future. She also had the commitment and will to implement. As you mentioned, we didn’t have the digital tools and communication mechanism. Productivity was more on time commitment and significantly less efficient than today. I was honored to serve with Mary on the 71-72 CE. Her commitment level AND humility were unparalleled.
    Years later , I would see the same passion for Armenian Christian education as we attended the same parish for several years.
    The Armenian community functions because of people like Mary. They not only make incredible contributions but also INSPIRE others to come forward and take their place.
    Continuance happens when today’s leaders inspire others to take their place in the generational transitions. Thank you Michael. God bless the soul and memory of Mary!

  2. Tears filled my eyes as I read Michaels moving account of one of Mary’s accomplishment. The article wonderfully captured Mary and her vision, Mary and her must-do spirit. Rest In ungerouhi Mary and thank you.

  3. A moving tribute, indeed. Thanks Michael for recounting this important slice of AYF and community history. NJS was an important innovation for the AYF; hopefully we can continue innovating, especially given the many paths available for our youth today.

  4. Moving tribute indeed Michael, and having taken part in some of those early seminars as a counselor, I didn’t realize Mary’s involvement in getting it started. We just thought it came as an idea/directive from CE, not the vision of one individual. It’s certainly an honor to pay tribute to Mary with the 2018 seminar, but why stop there? In this day and age of naming rights, why not give credit where credit is due and preserve her legacy by calling it the “Mary Mooradian AYFYOARF National Junior Seminar”? God bless her.

  5. Though I lived 3000 miles away, I remember our phone calls and discussions re: NJS. We would discuss logistics, content and even social aspects. She always had such inspiring ideas. I may have just been a “sounding board”as she expressed her vision, but I also think she listened to the necessity and importance of social interaction.
    Many lifelong relationships were born and nurtured. After all, it’s our commonalities and love of our ethnicity and rich culture that forever binds us. Mary, you are sorely missed.

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