On the eve of Independence Day a solemn function was held in the regiment headed by Colonel Artak Tonoyan. 21 years ago from this place (where at that time landing-assault regiment was situated) soldiers went to war and participated in defensive and liberation actions of Berdzor. There were 17 losses, there are stories about their heroic deeds.

The function was organized by Chairwoman of “Karoti kanch” NGO Anahit Sargsyan jointly with the Defense Ministry.

After 4-month searches in the archives by Colonel V.Minasyan and Ms. Sargsyan details were collected about the heroes’ lives.

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Photo: AREG VARDANYAN