On August 10, 1916, in Richmond, Virginia, birds were singing and the sun was shining when Ernest Herbert Dervishian took his first breath. His parents Hagop and Mary were Armenian refugees who were forced to leave their beloved land and started a new life in the United States. After surviving hell, this little angel was a true gift of God.
Dervishian was a cheerful boy who was always willing
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Tremendous story John. Thank you for introducing us to a great American and a proud Hye.
“God’s hand was on my shoulder” True.
Thank you, Bedros for sharing, and John Dekhane for creating such a moving tribute to a great hero of World War II. It was an amazing account of bravery and daring.
Hi John, this was another story that brought tears to my eyes. I’m amazed how you find all these stories. It is truly commendable…