This is an exclusive event, as for the 1st time in the history of Armenia an acting servicemen is awarded with the title of the National Hero of Armenia - PM (video)
Support A1+!The awarding ceremony of the heroes of the Tavush victorious battles took place today in the Sardarapat Memorial under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Before handing over the state awards to the servicemen of the RA Armed Forces, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a speech, in which he noted:
''We have gathered at Sardarapat Memorial, which symbolizes the glorious victory of the Armenian nation against the Ottoman army, for a very exclusive reason. This is an exclusive event since 16 servicemen will be awarded with the first-class Order of "The Combat Cross" and 55 servicemen with the second-class Order of "The Combat Cross".
It's exclusive that 24 of the awardees are present here and I will enjoy the honor of personally handing them the awards, while the other awardees are right now carrying out their mission of protecting the borders and security of the Republic of Armenia. This is an exclusive event also for the reason that for the 1st time in the history of Armenia an acting servicemen is awarded with the title of the National Hero of Armenia. I will hand over the Order of Motherland certifying the title of National Hero to captain of the Armenian army Ruben Sanamyan, and tomorrow he will carry out his usual military duty at his regiment.
They live with us, in the same building, city, village. They have become a hero, which means each of us can become a hero and it's our duty to become a hero every day and everywhere."
