Along the road of the journey of life on earth, we are blessed to meet people who change our vector and inspire us to new heights. Whether they are chance encounters or long-term friendships, they are all worthy of remembrance, because they influenced who we have become. I have been fortunate to meet many such people along my path who have had a significant influence on my identity. We lost Anne Atanossia
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Dearest Stepan
Such a magnificent tribute to our beloved friends Anne and Harry Atanossian. they truly were dedicated and devoted American Armenians.
God Bless you for all that you do…I remember when Charles Aznavour was present at our banquet for the 70th commemoration, he was asked …..do you consider yourself a Frenchmen or an Armenian……His answer was always 100% French and 100% Armenian and that was exactly how Anne and Harry felt…Love and dedication to both nations they loved.
This was a truly fitting remembrance of a remarkable woman. It should be noted that the ACAR was actually created by the AYF Central Executive. Anne and Dr. Haigaz played key roles in the April 24th DC demonstration in 1971. Armen Jeknavorian and myself initiated the demonstration. Andrew Kzirian.
Your concluding paragraph, Stepan, reminded me of Eric Bogosian’s concluding paragraph of his *Operation Nemesis” book. He wrote“we come into this world with nothing and we leave with nothing. We all know, either implicitly or explicitly, that all we really have is our place in the memories of others. We exist to the degree that we know and remember one another; even the most isolated among us. We share a collective understanding that we are all part of a greater whole”.
Beautifully written. Anne was a force! I remember her through my childhood eyes frequently at the podium of Soorp Khatch Church Hall. She had a sharp way with words and a deep fire for our Cause, both of which I admired as a little girl. Asdvadz Hokin Loosavoreh.
What a wonderful tribute to an active and amazing beautiful Armenian woman.❤️👩🏻👦🏻