Some Thoughts on the occasion of 24 April

23 April 2011

Dear friends,

My apologies for "invading" your electronic space again. Tomorrow is 24 April, our most sacred day coinciding with Easter this year. I couldn't help not thinking about our lost ancestors and homeland during the genocide.

In April 2009 I was honoured to be the guest speaker at the United Remembrance Day in Toronto. Below is the link that leads to the site that shows the speech. A brief introduction of less than three minutes is in English and the rest in Armenian.

Two years have gone by since that day of commemoration. If I were to re-edit or amend, would I have added anything? I would have cited two significant matters: the infamous "Protocols" and the incessant exodus of our people from Armenia in alarming numbers. Both probably substantiate the main conclusion of the speech that more than ever Hayasdan is in danger and the future of "Hay Tad" is questionable if we don't take drastic steps.

If you are interested in what I had to say, please click on the link provided below. For songs like prayers, click the subsequent links. If you prefer to know what Canadian Armenians, in my humble opinion, would like their politicians to hear with respect to their wish list, please have a look at the editorial penned by me and reviewed by the editor of www.keghart.com

Thank you for your attention, have a Peaceful & Happy Easter.

Respectfully,

Dikran Abrahamian

Speech (In English, less than three minutes)
http://www.keghart.com/Abrahamian_DayofDemand

Songs Like Prayers
http://www.keghart.com/Decker_Adana In multiple languages Lyrics: Daniel Decker (USA)
http://www.keghart.com/Aznavour_Tombes In French - Charles Aznavour
http://www.keghart.com/Baguian_Minassian_duo In French (Lyrics translated to English)
http://www.keghart.com/Tonoyan_SaintsEyes In Armenian (Lyrics translated to English)

Editorial
http://www.keghart.com/Editorial_Vote