Memorial to perished freedom fighters unveiled in Artsakh
May 4, 2013 – 17:06 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – On May 4, President of Artsakh Republic Bako
Sahakyan visited Karmir Shuka urban settlement in the Martuni province
and partook in the inauguration of a memorial to the perished freedom
fighters.
President Sahakyan stressed the importance of the construction of
monuments perpetuating the memory of heroes fallen for the sake of
Artsakh’s independence and freedom, expressing gratitude to
philanthropist Mher Voskanyan for implementation of the project.
According to President Sahakyan the inhabitants of Karmir Shouka
devotedly fought in all the fronts of Artsakh approving themselves as
brave and valorous fighters, and nowadays they are still serving in
the ranks of the Defense Army and take an active part in the state
building process. Bako Sahakyan expressed hope that the inhabitants of
the settlement would continue to live and to work with the same vigor
to the glory of Artsakh Republic and nation.
Thereafter, in connection with the courage demonstrated in defending
the homeland boundaries and the Victory Day, as well as NKR Defence
Army and the 21st anniversary of liberation of Shushi, the President
handed in state awards, one of them posthumously, and valuable gifts
to a group of freedom fighters.
Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church,
Archbishop Pargev Martrosyan, Prime Minister Ara Haroutyunyan, other
officials, guests from Armenia and abroad partook in the events,
reported the Central Information Department at the Artsakh President’s
Office.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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