Remembering Armenian Tragedies: Why We Cannot Forget
What we remember
An opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly argues that Armenians must continue to remember historical and recent tragedies rather than moving forward without acknowledging the past. The author reflects on personal family history, including great-grandparents who survived the genocide, orphanhood, and displacement. The piece addresses contemporary concerns, including the recent war in Artsakh, the displacement of 150,000 Armenians, Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, missing soldiers, and territorial encroachments. The author challenges those within the Armenian community who advocate forgetting these events to focus on positive cultural associations. While supporting peace and development in Armenia, the author contends that acknowledging difficult history is necessary to prevent future tragedies and honor those who suffered.
