by John Perron and Tamar Poladian Perron April 24, 2017
When Noah’s Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat, a divine spirit came to Earth and became one with the Armenian people. Regardless of who occupies the surrounding land, this certain spirit lives only in the hearts of Armenians – all throughout the world. When our 4 year old son was told he was a strong American boy he raised his voice and proclaimed, “I’m NOT American, Dad! I‘m Armenian!” When he was told by Mr. Dad that he was both American and Armenian he insisted “I’m Armenian!”
Meeting with Senator Kevin de León, President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, after Charles Aznavour was honored in Hollywood he inquired, “So, tell me, Is Charles Aznavour French or Armenian?” Mr. Dad explained that he had hit the nail right on the head. This Dad educated him about the Diaspora and how it is a rock that can not be broken. No matter where an Armenian goes in this world he will always be Armenian. Our son is no less Armenian than American. Charles Aznavour is no less Armenian than he is French. Even if an Armenian has never been to Armenia he or she will always be considered to be Armenian. Wherever we go, we bring Armenia. And wherever we go in this world, we add that culture to our diasporan family.
This spirit can not be removed from us. We cannot be separated from this spirit. As we traverse the globe we grow the rock of our Armenian spirit. If we are removed from Mount Ararat we build a new mountain wherever we go. Every child born is a stone added to our mountaintop. Every land we set foot upon increases our empire. As we go forth – we shall multiply. We can not be removed. We prevail and we grow. We gather and we celebrate. If two Armenians come together we have rebuilt the twin peaks of Mount Ararat in it’s own image.
The spirit of Mount Ararat belongs with the Armenian people throughout the world. As we lay our heads to sleep each night no matter where we are – we can rest assured that the spirit is with us. We remain together. We can not be torn asunder. We are Armenians. We build our mountains in the spirit of our people. We carry Mount Ararat with us wherever we go. And we each add our stone to the mountaintop.
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Tamar Poladian Perron is an attorney and a member of the Glendale Community Police Partnership Advisory Council and Glendale Police Advisory Council. Tamar was the first Armenian Community Liaison for any Los Angeles City Councilmember and Field Representative for Michael Woo in the 13th Council District. She also served as a member of the T.C. A. – Arshag Dickranian Armenian School Board of Trustees.
John Perron (Mr. Dad) is a political advisor and consultant for nonprofits and business enterprises. John was a candidate for Los Angeles City Council in 2014.
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