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Over a Thousand Gather at Tribute Concert in Memory of Sosé & Allen
http://asbarez.com/122790/over-a-thousand-gather-at-tribute-concert-in-memory-of-sose-allen/
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
The evening's performers together on stage at the show's finale
GLENDALE'Supporters, friends and family flocked to the Alex Theater on
Sunday, May 4th, to take part in the memorial concert organized by
Sosé and Allen's Legacy Foundation. The concert was dedicated to
honoring the memory of newlyweds Allen Yekikian and Sosé Thomassian,
one year after their tragic passing. Proceeds from the night will be
used to renovate a youth center in Proshyan, Armenia, which hosts the
Armenian Youth Federation's Youth Corps program, an initiative close
to Allen and Sosé's hearts.
The concert program included a lineup of incredible artists and video
presentations honoring the lives and the works of Sosé and Allen.
Performances from Sebu Simonian, Harout Pamboukjian, the Element Band,
Gor Mkhitarian captivated the audience. Additionally, multi-talented
Chicago-based musician, Sima Cunningham, and a teenage band Green Kard
performed original songs written in memory of Sosé and Allen.
Harout Pamboukjian performs
`Sosé and Allen remain role models for us, the younger generation of
Armenian-Americans, who aspire to contribute to our country and keep
our culture and identity alive,' said Alique Cherchian, an AYF member
and member of Green Kard. `We hope to continue their work,
contributing to our Homeland.'
The couple grew up active in the Armenian community and moved to
Armenia in early 2013. Sadly, their lives were cut short as a result
of a car accident in May of 2013. Sosé and Allen's Legacy Foundation
was founded shortly thereafter to continue their vision by
establishing programs and supporting existing programs aimed at
bridging the gap between Armenia and its Diaspora, through an emphasis
on education, repatriation, and volunteerism within the homeland.
A one-year requiem service will be held at 2pm on Saturday May 10,
2014 at Forest Lawn memorial park in Hollywood Hills (6300 Forest Lawn
Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068); all are welcome to attend.
From: A. Papazian
http://asbarez.com/122790/over-a-thousand-gather-at-tribute-concert-in-memory-of-sose-allen/
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
The evening's performers together on stage at the show's finale
GLENDALE'Supporters, friends and family flocked to the Alex Theater on
Sunday, May 4th, to take part in the memorial concert organized by
Sosé and Allen's Legacy Foundation. The concert was dedicated to
honoring the memory of newlyweds Allen Yekikian and Sosé Thomassian,
one year after their tragic passing. Proceeds from the night will be
used to renovate a youth center in Proshyan, Armenia, which hosts the
Armenian Youth Federation's Youth Corps program, an initiative close
to Allen and Sosé's hearts.
The concert program included a lineup of incredible artists and video
presentations honoring the lives and the works of Sosé and Allen.
Performances from Sebu Simonian, Harout Pamboukjian, the Element Band,
Gor Mkhitarian captivated the audience. Additionally, multi-talented
Chicago-based musician, Sima Cunningham, and a teenage band Green Kard
performed original songs written in memory of Sosé and Allen.
Harout Pamboukjian performs
`Sosé and Allen remain role models for us, the younger generation of
Armenian-Americans, who aspire to contribute to our country and keep
our culture and identity alive,' said Alique Cherchian, an AYF member
and member of Green Kard. `We hope to continue their work,
contributing to our Homeland.'
The couple grew up active in the Armenian community and moved to
Armenia in early 2013. Sadly, their lives were cut short as a result
of a car accident in May of 2013. Sosé and Allen's Legacy Foundation
was founded shortly thereafter to continue their vision by
establishing programs and supporting existing programs aimed at
bridging the gap between Armenia and its Diaspora, through an emphasis
on education, repatriation, and volunteerism within the homeland.
A one-year requiem service will be held at 2pm on Saturday May 10,
2014 at Forest Lawn memorial park in Hollywood Hills (6300 Forest Lawn
Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068); all are welcome to attend.
From: A. Papazian