PASADENA — Pasadena’s Memorial Park at 30 N. Raymond Ave. on April 24 will be the site for the Armenian community coalition of Greater San Gabriel to commemorate the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The site is also the dedicated future 100th anniversary Armenian Genocide Monument.
April 24th commemoration event will start with the presentation of colors by the Marines, followed by a moment of silence for the souls of our one and a half million martyrs, the American and Armenian National anthems by the Marshal Fundamental school choir.
The program will also include remarks and messages from invited political dignitaries, and a religious service with the participation of representatives of all religious denominations of the Armenian community, according to the statement.
The program is scheduled to start at 10 a.m., concluding at 11:30 a.m. Following the program there will be a gathering around the monument site for a placement of wreaths.
For more information about the 98th Armenian Genocide Commemoration on April 24 contact (818) 612-1550 or paccoalition@gmail.com.
