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The Arakelians of Detroit and George at 100
The Arakelian name in Detroit has significant meaning.
The Arakelian family and its contributions could easily be a chapter in a book about the St. Sarkis Church community. The fact that the church hall is named after Lillian Arakelian reflects not only a person but a family that, with decades
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Thank you, Harry, for capturing the essence of our dear George and his legacy. We deeply miss his marvelous Zabel, as he remains a legend in our Detroit Armenian community.
Dear George
Happy Birthday We have many fond memories of you and Zabel.
Visits to Detroit, your stops in Atl. on route to Fl.
You and your family are truly amazing and wonderful
Thanks for photos—-you look great
Wishing you and family much love
John & Virginia Hachikian
Atlanta, Ga
Thank you Harry for capturing the story of one of the
treasure of our American-Armenian community. Mr. Arakelian
was one of my father’s friends during the earliest days of the
founding of the Prelacy. He embodies everything we value in the words “service” and “commitment”. In his own humble way, he has been a role model to many. God bless him and may God continue to grant him health and happiness.
What a wonderful tribute to an amazing man and his family!
Thank you Harry Derderian for capturing all of the amazing contributions of George and the Arakelian family! I’ll certainly add this article to the family scrapbook and share with my kids (George’s great grandchildren) when they’re older.