Young and old, A.P. or XXX fraternity, Khent Tashnag or communist hunchag, poghokagan or Giligian or Echmiadzinagan, Hayastanci or Amerigahay...it doesn't matter because we all come together for the food, music, atmosphere, free baggies of grapes, and to see our church leaders come together and rejoice at the blessings of California, as we pray for the blessing of the grapes...after all, most farmland in this area either was or is Armenian! That is why the soil be so blessed! |
There is not enough room for cyberspace for the warmth and family atmosphere and friendship we feel, but here's a few pics anyways. |
This is the 'BEFORE'... |
This is the 'After' |
Here you see the Hayr Sourp from Holy Trinity church giving these St. Paul boys a little help. Fresno misses him, his humor and personality, his faith and patriotism... I hope he's going good in Florida in all the sunshine and second class oranges. Holy Trinity isn't the same without Muron. |