Visit to the Yerablur Pantheon

27 October, 2014 00:00
Today, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, the Chief of General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, Yuri Khachaturov, Chairman of the Yerkrapah Volunteers’ Union, Manvel Grigoryan, a number of high-ranking military men and officials, Vazgen Sargsyan’s brothers in arms, NGO representatives and freedom fighters visited the Yerablur Pantheon.

In the early morning, the Yerablur Pantheon was filled with people. Many came to pay tribute to the perpetuating memory of an outstanding military and political leader, Vazgen Sargsyan, as well as to commemorate the memory of those heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Armenia and Artsakh. Those present laid flowers and wreaths on the tombs of Vazgen Sargsyan and Andranik Ozanian, and also on the monument of the Missing Freedom Fighters. 15 years have passed since the tragedy of October 27, 1999. Indeed, the brutal events of October will remain in people’s memories for years to come. The memory of those victims and their patriotic work remain immortal.