LOS ANGELES — The Armenian Assembly of America and Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America partnered for the “Honoring Our Heroes” luncheon and blessing event honoring the brave men and women of the Los Angeles County Police and Fire Departments, on Sunday, March 23, at the St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena.
The event, which was attended by officers and firefighters from the Pasadena Police and Fire departments and the Glendale Fire Department, paid tribute to all the men and women of Los Angeles County Police and Fire Departments for their heroism during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, and shared gratitude for their heroic efforts to protect their communities on a daily basis.
“We are proud to partner with the Western Diocese and bring our community together to honor our true heroes, the men and women of LA County fire and police departments, whose heroism was on display at an unprecedented level during the wildfires last January,” said Assembly Western Region Director David Ojakian. “This event, made more meaningful by the attendance of elected officials, was an opportunity to share our appreciation for the risks they take daily to keep our communities safe, and to offer a special prayer and blessing for their safety and protection.”
Armenian Assembly SCRC, LACRC, Western Region Director David Ojakian, Event Co-Chair Delilah Shahbazian, Archpriest Sarkis Petoyan, Sarkis Nazerian, and community-wide co-sponsors with First Responder honorees, alongside Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, State Assemblyman John Harabedian, and Field Representative Sean Regan of Rep. Brad Sherman’s office, following the luncheon in honor of
The luncheon following the church service featured remarks by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Sean Regan, Field Rep. for Congressman Brad Sherman’s office (D-CA), State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-CA), State Assemblyman John Harabedian (D-CA), and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, with each official sharing his or her gratitude for the efforts of the first responders who saved lives during the wildfires, and offering certificates honoring each officer and firefighter.
Delilah Shahbazian, Assembly Los Angeles County Regional Committee Member who served as the luncheon event’s Co-Chair, emphasized the “bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment” of the first responders who “inspire us all.”
