Family Histories

“I am Armenian”

Author’s grandparents Zohrab and Dura Zohrabian

“What nationality are you?” “I am Armenian,” my grandfather replied to a Turkish officer who asked what his nationality was. “This is the way the Armenians should be,” he asserted, kicking his feet together, lifting his chin up and forcing him to attention and submission. He continued, “This is the way Armenians should be—straight with their heads up.”

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Vivian Zohrabian

Vivian Zohrabian has a B.S. from Rutgers Business School. She is a social media consultant and the social media Manager for Spar & Bernstein Law Offices/Brad Show Live in New York City.

4 Comments

  1. Thank you Vivian you are the best of the best of the Armenians keep on going and we wish you the best of luck and opportunities.
    Thank you again and God Bless you, Armenians and Armenian nations.

  2. Thank you Vivian you are one of the best Armenians. We wish you the best of luck and success in your live. You will certainly have a good future and opportunities.
    Thank you and God Bless you and Armenian nations.

  3. Thank you for keeping the memories alive. Get in touch with Dr Krikor Moskofian who currently resides in UK, He has started a memory documentation project. These stories are part of our ancestry and should be archived. Best wishes from me
    Shahe
    P.S you can find him on Facebook if you can’t find him I will send you his link

    1. Thank you! Please message me on Facebook I would love to get in touch with him

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