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Homenetmen Ararat Dedicates Gym to Rima Abedi Sagherian
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Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
A scene from the dedication ceremony
GLENDALE - Monday, July 23 was an evening of remembrance, tribute and
celebration at the Homenetmen Ararat Chapter where many came together
to pay homage and witness the dedication of Center's Blue Gym in honor
of their beloved friend Rima Abedi Sagherian. The solemn occasion was
organized in collaboration with Rima's husband David Sagherian who
generously offered to support the Chapter in celebration and
commemoration of Rima's colorful life.
The attendees were invited to the special unveiling of a memorial pane
by her son Christopher near the Scouting Division quarters. The
display is a lovely collection of Rima's original Scout uniform,
memorabilia and pictures of her journey through the scouting ranks.
This was followed by a presentation of Rima's decades of admirable
athletic and scouting accomplishments culminating with her
contribution to the Eagle Scout program at Ararat Chapter.
Then everyone was gathered at the Blue Gym where Margaret Abedi
unveiled the wall and the gymnasium was officially dedicated in honor
of Rima Abedi Sagherian. This emotional undertaking was later followed
by a reception at the Center's foyer where `Rima Abedi Sagherian
Memorial Scholarship' announcement was made. With contributions from
Abedi and Sagherian families, and particularly her husband David; the
Ararat Chapter Annual Scholarships will further be augmented to serve
more of our college bound members in pursuit of their academic goals.
The reception concluded with passionate remarks by David Sagherian,
appreciation notes from Ararat Chapter Executive Committee Chair Helik
Issagholian, Glendale Councilmember Raffi Manoukian and Master of
Ceremonies Arick Gevorkian who assured the Abedi and Sagherian
families with the following quote: `Rima lives with us; we live with
Rima and her legacy, kind deeds, contagious smile and dedication to
community is etched forever in our minds, hearts and souls.'
From: A. Papazian
asbarez
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
A scene from the dedication ceremony
GLENDALE - Monday, July 23 was an evening of remembrance, tribute and
celebration at the Homenetmen Ararat Chapter where many came together
to pay homage and witness the dedication of Center's Blue Gym in honor
of their beloved friend Rima Abedi Sagherian. The solemn occasion was
organized in collaboration with Rima's husband David Sagherian who
generously offered to support the Chapter in celebration and
commemoration of Rima's colorful life.
The attendees were invited to the special unveiling of a memorial pane
by her son Christopher near the Scouting Division quarters. The
display is a lovely collection of Rima's original Scout uniform,
memorabilia and pictures of her journey through the scouting ranks.
This was followed by a presentation of Rima's decades of admirable
athletic and scouting accomplishments culminating with her
contribution to the Eagle Scout program at Ararat Chapter.
Then everyone was gathered at the Blue Gym where Margaret Abedi
unveiled the wall and the gymnasium was officially dedicated in honor
of Rima Abedi Sagherian. This emotional undertaking was later followed
by a reception at the Center's foyer where `Rima Abedi Sagherian
Memorial Scholarship' announcement was made. With contributions from
Abedi and Sagherian families, and particularly her husband David; the
Ararat Chapter Annual Scholarships will further be augmented to serve
more of our college bound members in pursuit of their academic goals.
The reception concluded with passionate remarks by David Sagherian,
appreciation notes from Ararat Chapter Executive Committee Chair Helik
Issagholian, Glendale Councilmember Raffi Manoukian and Master of
Ceremonies Arick Gevorkian who assured the Abedi and Sagherian
families with the following quote: `Rima lives with us; we live with
Rima and her legacy, kind deeds, contagious smile and dedication to
community is etched forever in our minds, hearts and souls.'
From: A. Papazian