Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic War,

dear co-citizens,
May 9 is the day of glorious victories for our people and a double holiday and I congratulated all of us on this day.
Throughout history Armenians proved that they can leave the peaceful, creative everyday life and fight against those who try to break our peaceful routine. Our grandfathers proved it during the Great Patriotic War showing at the cost of their lives that it's impossible to defeat the soldier who defends his homeland, his home and hearth. And on this day, May 9, is first of all the day of their victory which we treat with respect, love and appreciation.
Years later Armenians again left their peaceful work and became Homeland defenders-Yerkrapah and soldiers. And 25 years ago, inspired with their grandfathers' victories, the heirs of the winners of the Great Patriotic War became heroes liberating the ancient capital of Artsakh-Shushi and wrote a new heroic page in the history of Armenian nation.
Dear veterans,
Addressing our words of gratitude to the heroes brought the past and present victories and bowing our heads in memory of the fallen, our people restate that nobody and nothing was forgotten. Eternal glory to all heroes!

TARON MARGARYAN
Yerevan Mayor