More on Armavia Plane Tragedy
President Kocharyan has sent Serge Sargsyan, Defense Minister, to Sochi to investigate the plane tragedy. This is cited as the worst in Armenia’s history. Mr Kocharyan has also declared today a National day of Mourning, and two more official days are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
President Putin also reportedly discussed the issue with Kocharyan today, declaring it a joint Russian-Armenian tragedy. The deputy director of Armavia was on board, as well as a number of influential businessmen, and many Armenian civilians , as well as a number of Georgian and Ukranians.
Once again, I hope we can all offer condolences to all victims of this terrible tragedy, and their families.
On a personal level, reading the list of the perished , number 1 on the list was a man with my surname, Azarian and the same first name as my Uncle.. (luckily it wasn’t ) It really brings home how personal this feels. May everyone rest in peace.
My deepest and sincere condolences to all who lost their loved ones and to everyone who shares this sorrow…
Comment by Krist Marukyan — 5/4/2006 @ 12:54 am
I’d like to add my sincere condolences too. I think this has affected many Armenians outside Armenia and our thoughts are with those families who are suffering.
Comment by Harmick — 5/4/2006 @ 1:31 am
I’d like to add my sincere condolences too. I think this has affected many Armenians outside Armenia and our thoughts are with those families who are suffering.
Comment by Harmick — 5/4/2006 @ 1:34 am
Armenian Blogs on the Armavia Crash
An Airbus A320 flown by the Armenian airline Armavia crashed into the Black Sea, killing all 113 passengers and crew onboard–the worst air crash in Armenia’s history. In early reaction to the story, Christian Garbis said that the crash wil…
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