History
Choices and Chances
Born on September 23, 1925, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Haig Sarafian was the only child of Puzant Sarafian and Elizabeth Kistorian, two Armenian refugees who had no other choice than to leave their beloved land. Puzant settled in the United States in 1916, and Elizabeth set foot on American soil in 1921. After witnessing the horrors of the Armenian Genocide, the birth of their son was a chance to live a normal and peaceful life.
Haig grew up in West Philadelphia and was a cheerful kid
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Outstanding article. Thank you for sharing so as we
read ….we remember and honor. Such a sad life who
sacrificed so those who lived could enjoy freedom. God bless his soul!
Dear John,
This was another story from you that brought tears to my eyes. the history that you are bringing to us is so incredible. I thank you for putting so many hours and days for gathering these information, to keep the memory of our boys alive. Bless your heart
My Korean War POW came home but he neverforgot the horror of war. God bless all Veterans. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid.
Thank you for sharing the story of PFC Haig Sarafian. To learn more about him, you can read my original research which uncovered his tragic story here:
https://www.donnaesposito.com/haig-sarafian
and
https://www.fold3.com/page/529974061/haig-sarafian
Dona thks for your story I am Meson from the Solomon’s the one who care taker for Haig dog tag. You can contact me by phone 006777142992.