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AN UNFADING MEMORY OF A FRIEND, HERO AND TRUE PATRIOT
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by David Boyajian
Published: Friday April 04, 2014
>From right: Arthur Hovsepyan, wife Astghik, Richard Boyajian, and
Arthur's daughter Astghik at the dedication at Voghge playground in
Shirak province.
GLENDALE, CALIF. - As Armenia transforms and evolves into a new strong
and constantly improving developing country there are sometimes
disappointing setbacks that hinder excitement, such as corruption,
embezzlements or mismanagement of funds within projects. There
are many diaspora Armenians engaged in business and humanitarian
operations within Armenia and realize that contacts in Armenia can
make or break any project. This is one of many success stories of a
truly rich character that helped make those projects thrive.
This piece is dedicated to the memory of a true patriot, a gentle
soul, a highly educated professional and businessman, Arthur Karapet
Hovsepyan of Gyumri. He proved time and again to be one of those
exceptional figures and he inspired us with his personality to
strengthen our faith and devotion to our ancestral fatherland. Arthur
succumbed to a massive heart attack on August 25, 2013.
Born on April 20, 1956, Arthur grew up in a family of highly educated
parents. His father Karapet, was the president of the Gyumri State
Pedagogical Institute and his mother was a mathematics instructor.
Arthur received his Ph.D. in physics and mathematical sciences from
the Yerevan State University in 1983 with a concentration in physics.
In the same year he entered the "Avangard" scientific production
association as a junior scientist tasked with completing various
research projects.
In 1989 after the devastating earthquake which hit Armenia he was
elected as the president of the "Avangard" scientific society,
which later in 1995 was named "Magnon" special technological design
engineering bureau. Having established his own company with the
same name, he engaged in the planning and production of playground
equipment. A year later, they restructured and under a new management
agreement being led by Arthur, it was registered as an Open Joint
Stock Company.
The next decade brought more growth and recognition for "Magnon" and
its founder for professionalism, precision, honesty, fair pricing
and commitment. Between 2002-2013, "Magnon" leveraged its talents
from starting as a modest playground equipment manufacturing company
into producing large scale sports grounds, park equipment, decorative
doors, metal fences, gates, major metal structures, design and planning
services, plus crafting outdoor furniture. Since Magnon's inception,
the company has installed more than 300 playgrounds in 10 regions of
Armenia, 20 cities and 57 villages.
In 2012, the Boyajian Foundation board members and I capitalized on
the opportunity to visit and see the newly dedicated Magnon Business
Center located in the heart of Gyumri. We were delighted to see
Arthur's proactive forward thinking hard at work as he embarked on
a new project ushering his company to fulfill the need for a GREENer
Armenia. Magnon had begun importing and installing Alternative Energy
(Solar) Systems, and at the same time introducing innovative ideas
to its playground equipment projects.
The Nish Boyajian Memorial Foundation was extremely fortunate, and
blessed to come to know Arthur, his dedicated staff and family from
the early years of its activities in Armenia over the past decade
starting form 2001.
While many of us who invest in Armenia have to take a number of trips
to see their dreams and projects realized in Armenia, with Arthur
it was only a matter of a simple phone call, an email or a fax. We
owe the realization of all our projects, predominantly playgrounds
to Arthur and his company's dedicated staff and employees.
The "Magnon" planned, built and installed twelve playgrounds for us,
starting with the ones in Yerevan, Zeitun (2001) and Nork- Marash
(2007) neighborhoods, Ghukasavan (2012), village in the vicinity of
Yerevan to Sisian (2006) in the distant Siunik district, south of
Armenia, Hnaberd (2010) and Margavan (2012) villages both in Ararat
district as well as the villages of Arevik (2012), Voghji and Akhuryan
(2013) in the Shirak district near the Turkish border. No matter how
far, no matter how arduous the task and challenging the environment,
Arthur never hesitated to provide his company's services, providing us
with wise advice, and all the support and guidance for the successful
implementation and realization of our projects.
Today, the Magnon torch is proudly carried on by his daughter Astghik
in direct cooperation with his two sons, Artyom and Karapet and the
future looks bright with 3 grandchildren Gayane, Arthur and Meline.
The company forges ahead with the same abundant qualities and
values of their beloved father. With his untimely departure, the
Nish Boyajian Memorial Foundation lost a great friend and a true
cherished gem in the middle of a sea of sometimes disappointing
unknown business environment. Arthur inspired hope and optimism with
all of our projects. His modesty and humility always shined through
his smile and voice. Armenia lost a true patriot in the real sense of
the word. His unconditional dedication and hard work for his beloved
Armenia will not be forgotten and we look forward to working with
his family on upcoming new projects.
May his soul rest in peace and his legacy inspire more patriotism
within his immediate circle of friends, family, colleagues, and the
public in and around Gyumri, which was his hometown, where he was
loved and respected by many, both near and far.
Magnon Head Office: Shirak Marz, Gyumri, Alex Manoogian St. 1 (+37493)
- 421769, (+37493) - 058998 http://magnon.am/en
http://www.reporter.am/index.cfm?objectid=79F4EDF0-BC2A-11E3-966900155D008B1E
by David Boyajian
Published: Friday April 04, 2014
>From right: Arthur Hovsepyan, wife Astghik, Richard Boyajian, and
Arthur's daughter Astghik at the dedication at Voghge playground in
Shirak province.
GLENDALE, CALIF. - As Armenia transforms and evolves into a new strong
and constantly improving developing country there are sometimes
disappointing setbacks that hinder excitement, such as corruption,
embezzlements or mismanagement of funds within projects. There
are many diaspora Armenians engaged in business and humanitarian
operations within Armenia and realize that contacts in Armenia can
make or break any project. This is one of many success stories of a
truly rich character that helped make those projects thrive.
This piece is dedicated to the memory of a true patriot, a gentle
soul, a highly educated professional and businessman, Arthur Karapet
Hovsepyan of Gyumri. He proved time and again to be one of those
exceptional figures and he inspired us with his personality to
strengthen our faith and devotion to our ancestral fatherland. Arthur
succumbed to a massive heart attack on August 25, 2013.
Born on April 20, 1956, Arthur grew up in a family of highly educated
parents. His father Karapet, was the president of the Gyumri State
Pedagogical Institute and his mother was a mathematics instructor.
Arthur received his Ph.D. in physics and mathematical sciences from
the Yerevan State University in 1983 with a concentration in physics.
In the same year he entered the "Avangard" scientific production
association as a junior scientist tasked with completing various
research projects.
In 1989 after the devastating earthquake which hit Armenia he was
elected as the president of the "Avangard" scientific society,
which later in 1995 was named "Magnon" special technological design
engineering bureau. Having established his own company with the
same name, he engaged in the planning and production of playground
equipment. A year later, they restructured and under a new management
agreement being led by Arthur, it was registered as an Open Joint
Stock Company.
The next decade brought more growth and recognition for "Magnon" and
its founder for professionalism, precision, honesty, fair pricing
and commitment. Between 2002-2013, "Magnon" leveraged its talents
from starting as a modest playground equipment manufacturing company
into producing large scale sports grounds, park equipment, decorative
doors, metal fences, gates, major metal structures, design and planning
services, plus crafting outdoor furniture. Since Magnon's inception,
the company has installed more than 300 playgrounds in 10 regions of
Armenia, 20 cities and 57 villages.
In 2012, the Boyajian Foundation board members and I capitalized on
the opportunity to visit and see the newly dedicated Magnon Business
Center located in the heart of Gyumri. We were delighted to see
Arthur's proactive forward thinking hard at work as he embarked on
a new project ushering his company to fulfill the need for a GREENer
Armenia. Magnon had begun importing and installing Alternative Energy
(Solar) Systems, and at the same time introducing innovative ideas
to its playground equipment projects.
The Nish Boyajian Memorial Foundation was extremely fortunate, and
blessed to come to know Arthur, his dedicated staff and family from
the early years of its activities in Armenia over the past decade
starting form 2001.
While many of us who invest in Armenia have to take a number of trips
to see their dreams and projects realized in Armenia, with Arthur
it was only a matter of a simple phone call, an email or a fax. We
owe the realization of all our projects, predominantly playgrounds
to Arthur and his company's dedicated staff and employees.
The "Magnon" planned, built and installed twelve playgrounds for us,
starting with the ones in Yerevan, Zeitun (2001) and Nork- Marash
(2007) neighborhoods, Ghukasavan (2012), village in the vicinity of
Yerevan to Sisian (2006) in the distant Siunik district, south of
Armenia, Hnaberd (2010) and Margavan (2012) villages both in Ararat
district as well as the villages of Arevik (2012), Voghji and Akhuryan
(2013) in the Shirak district near the Turkish border. No matter how
far, no matter how arduous the task and challenging the environment,
Arthur never hesitated to provide his company's services, providing us
with wise advice, and all the support and guidance for the successful
implementation and realization of our projects.
Today, the Magnon torch is proudly carried on by his daughter Astghik
in direct cooperation with his two sons, Artyom and Karapet and the
future looks bright with 3 grandchildren Gayane, Arthur and Meline.
The company forges ahead with the same abundant qualities and
values of their beloved father. With his untimely departure, the
Nish Boyajian Memorial Foundation lost a great friend and a true
cherished gem in the middle of a sea of sometimes disappointing
unknown business environment. Arthur inspired hope and optimism with
all of our projects. His modesty and humility always shined through
his smile and voice. Armenia lost a true patriot in the real sense of
the word. His unconditional dedication and hard work for his beloved
Armenia will not be forgotten and we look forward to working with
his family on upcoming new projects.
May his soul rest in peace and his legacy inspire more patriotism
within his immediate circle of friends, family, colleagues, and the
public in and around Gyumri, which was his hometown, where he was
loved and respected by many, both near and far.
Magnon Head Office: Shirak Marz, Gyumri, Alex Manoogian St. 1 (+37493)
- 421769, (+37493) - 058998 http://magnon.am/en