Canadian-Armenian Community in Toronto mourns the assassination of Hrant Dink, Armenian journalist in Turkey

The Armenian National Committee of Toronto (ANCT) mourns the loss of Hrant Dink, a leading Istanbul-based Armenian journalist murdered outside the offices of his Agos newspaper today amid a growing tide of Turkish government prosecutions and nationalist pressure to silence his writings concerning the Armenian Genocide.

Dink, 53, a Turkish citizen of Armenian descent, had received threats from nationalists who viewed him as a traitor, the Associated Press news agency reported.

In response to this tragic loss, the following tributes are being organised:

St Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church and the Armenian National Committee of Toronto will hold a special Memorial Service Sunday January 21st, 2007 at 1:15 pm followed by a tribute in front of the Revival Monument at 45 Hallcrown Place in Toronto.  

Interdenominational Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Toronto, 920 Progress Ave. (Hwy 401 and Markham rd.) in Scarborough. The details of the Interdenominational Memorial Service will be announced during the afternoon services. 

The Armenian National Committee will also be holding a special candle light vigil at Queens Park, Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 8:00 pm.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and would like to invite all Canadians to partake in the tributes both Sunday and Thursday to honour the memory, the values, and the perseverance for recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Turkey, which Hrant Dink tragically lost his life for. 

Read Armenian National Committee of Canada Statement
http://www.anccanada.org/PressRelease/tabid/53/ctl/ViewPressRelease/mid/397/PressReleaseID/13/Default.aspx

Read Armenian National Committee of America Statement
http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=1059

Read European Armenian Federation Statement
http://www.eafjd.org/article.php3?id_article=325&lang=en

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