- April 24, Armenian Genocide - April 24, 2004 Jerusalem
April 24 again - one of the darkest days in the
history of the Armenians and of all mankind, the first systematic
attempt in modern times to bring about the complete, deliberate
extermination of a nation. 89 years have passed and Turkey yet
denies... After the morning ceremony at the Armenian orthodox
church, Homenetmen and Hoyetchmen scouts lead the Patriarchate and
al other Armenians towards the cemetery where Armenian Relief
Society representative Mrs. Takouhi Aintabellian passes the days
message... Then all Armenian with the posters and Flags parade
around the walls of the old city of Jerusalem Singing Armenian
Revolutionary songs... Afternoon 7pm Commemoration of the April 24
victims, with a well prepared ceremony which included Armenian
songs, Music, speeches of representatives of all clubs, Slide show
(prepared by young Homenetmen youngsters).
- Apo Surtukian 20th commemoration - April 23 - 2004
Apo Surtukian, a well known active member of Homenetmen and Hay Tad
committee, passed away 20 years ago but his memory stays with us
forever, Apo... one of the main figures at the 70's was a man of
honor and courage, he was a teacher and a man who sees the good in
this world, all his life was dedicated to the bringing justice to
the Armenian cause. Apo passed away before his time, and left a
great deal of emptiness in many of us... YOUR MEMORY WILL STAY
FOREVER WITH US...
- Zadig Party Pictures - April 18 - 2004
18th of April 2004 - Homenetmen Club - Easter
Celebrations and an Armenian Environmental Feast, prepared by
Homenetmens newly elected Committee, more than 80 people attended
the party, music played by Mr. Dikran and Ashod Sahagians, party
lasted till the early hours of the morning...
The Executive Committee of H.M.E.M hanged educational posters
dealing with the Armenian Genocide in its main hall. These
posters were prepared by Mr.Serop Nenjian from Oregon. Its aim
is to explain to the public the facts about the Armenian
Genocide. 
 
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