During World War II, thousands of Armenian American mothers watched their sons go off to war and prayed every day for their safe return. Some did survive the war and came home. Some were badly wounded during atrocious fighting and spent months in U.S. military hospitals. Some came back but were forever haunted by what they saw. Some were killed in action and returned in coffins.Â
S/Sgt John Sarafian and his mother (dated 1944)[/
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Wonderful article. Brought tears to my eyes.
Another fantastic article. Thanks John. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, both here on earth and up in heaven.
Thank you for this outstanding article. Heartbreaking, yet so heartwarming at the same time. Loved it.
A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to our beloved mothers. Thank you John.
Thank you for this true, outstanding article. John Sarafian was my uncle. I’ve been searching for information on his last days and you answered them. So sad for my grandmother, Armavany. She never recovered from the loss of her son.