Genocide anniversary

Today was one of those super busy days were I was bouncing back-and-forth from one assignment to the next, jumping from downtown, to uptown, to across town. But the final assignment of the day had to have been the best. I observed a special prayer service held at the memorial to unknown Armenians killed during the Armenian Genocide that occurred in the Ottoman Empire beginning in 1915. It is estimated that between 1 and 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the Genocide. The anniversary of the beginning of that terrible time was April 24, 1915. Local Armenian clergy gathered to remember the tragedy and offer prayers to those who were lost. I really enjoy being able to witness events like this even though I'm really not a part of their community. I just have a lot of respect for their reverence and reflection.