BLOG: Memories of Genocide Alive in Montebello
By Elizabeth Hsing-Huei Chou
Families presented wreaths and flowers in remembrance of victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide at the monument in Montebello. (EGP Photo by Elizabeth Hsing-Huei Chou)
More than 5,000 Armenians arrived in cars festooned in red, blue and orange Armenian flags to a commemoration event held at the Montebello Armenian Genocide monument located at the Quiet Cannon golf course this Friday. Los Angeles’ mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was in attendance, while dignitaries including representative Adam Schiff spoke at the 94th anniversary of the genocide.
Today, April 24, is the day Armenians remember the atrocities their family members suffered at the hands of the Young Turk regime in Turkey from 1950 to 1923. The genocide, which included a systematic killing of the Armenian intelligentsia, raping of women, executions, and starvation resulted in the death of 1.5 million Armenians. It is considered by some to be the first genocide of the 20th century.
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