During the 44-day Artsakh War, numerous devoted and selfless soldiers and officers inscribed their names in the military chronicles in golden letters. Among them were National Hero, Colonel Tatul Ghazaryan, and Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan. October 19 is the day of remembrance for these commanders.
At one of the northeastern military units, soldiers and officers paid tribute to the memory of the defenders of the homeland.
At the “Mother Armenia” Memorial Complex in Ijevan, state officials, family members of fallen servicemen, and community residents laid flowers in memory of all our compatriots who fell throughout history. Walking past the names of the fallen heroes brings back memories, moments, and a deep sense of gratitude directed toward the devoted defenders of the homeland.
During the 44-day Artsakh War, forty brave servicemen from the Ijevan military unit heroically fell on the battlefield. Among them were the commanders—Colonel Tatul Ghazaryan and Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan.
National Hero Colonel Ghazaryan led the battle not from a command post but on the front line, alongside his soldiers. He took the fire upon himself and gave his life defending the section of Artsakh entrusted to him. Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan’s example inspired many to continue his mission with determination—standing at the border, where, as he used to say, “our common homeland begins.”
A great patriot, caring, devoted, and selfless—this is how these servicemen, who gave their lives to their country, are remembered five years later. They knowingly chose death and became immortal.
Let us remember them today, tomorrow, and always.
