FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS RELIEF FUND UPDATES
Family of Vaghinak Abgaryan
June 2021
A visit to the family of fallen Armenian soldier Vaghinak Abgaryan, and a thank you letter for all the support they have received.
Family of Sargis Aghajanyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan and a thank you letter from the family.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
September 2021
The son of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan received a needed surgery, with a follow up procedure scheduled for three months. He is doing very well. SOAR also brought food for the family.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Gor Ajamyan
December 2021
Sona, wife of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan, graduated from her make-up course. She was also given the make-up she needs to start her career.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you note from the family.
October 2021
The children of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan performed a song for him on his birthday. The first birthday they will not be able to celebrate with him.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Samvel Alaverdyan
October 2021
The wife of fallen soldier Samvel Alaverdyan, Hasmik, has started her computer courses. She received a new Lenovo Notebook for her classes.
Family of Arayik Aleksanyan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Arayik Aleksanyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Gagik Allahverdyan
July 2022
The family still lives in Gagik’s mother’s house. The eldest son is in the Army, the daughter attends the University and has a small business of making hand-painted bags. The youngest son is still in kindergarten. His wife, Hermine, works at National Assembly.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Gagik Allahverdyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.
April 2021
Painting supplies for Gagik Allahverdyan’s daughter, who was studying in Art School in Shushi and is now continuing her studies in Yerevan.
Family of Zhirayr Andreasyan
February 2022
A visit with Bella, wife of fallen soldier Zhirayr Andreasyan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Zhirayr Andreasyan.
Family of Vakhtang Apinyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Vakhtang Apinyan and a thank you letter from the family.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Vakhtang Apinyan.
Family of Norik Arakelyan
September – November 2022
November 2022
September-October 2022
Family of Grigor Arshakyan
December 2022
A thank you from the family of Grigor Arshakyan for all the assistance they have received.
August 2022
The wife and the daughter want to move to Yerevan as they want the daughter to go to High School on Yerevan. They have already found a flat and at the end of August will move there. The daughter wants to study Economics at the University, so she needs to have private classes. The son will stay in the village with Grigor’s family.
June 2021
The daughter of fallen soldier Grigor Arshakyan has passed her exams! Gifts were brought in celebration of this accomplishment.
A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Seryoja Asatryan
June 2021
Seryoja’s daughter Kristina completed school this year and is preparing for her university exams. She has dreamt of becoming a policewoman since her childhood. The children received gifts as well. The family worte a thank you note for the support they have received.
Family of Simon Avagyan
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Simon Avagyan.
Family of Hayk Avanesyan
June 2021
Children of Hayk Avanesyan went clothes shopping, and received gifts for June 1st! A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Daniel Avetisyan
June 2021
Daniel’s daughter graduated from high school and she wants to continue her education and study international relationships.
Gifts were brought in celebration of her graduation.
A thank you letter from the family for the support they have received.
Family of Mher Baghdsaryan
July 2022
Mher’s wife and 4 children live in their new flat. The eldest son is 22 and started working as a welder in construction after the war. Both daughters study at the university and the youngest son, Mher, is in high school. This year he participated in AGBU Hayler camp and is now there.
Family of Mher and Narine Baghdsaryan
November 2022
Narine, wife of wounded Armenia soldier Mher Baghdasaryan, completed her vocational course in manicuring.
Family of Areg Baghishyan
December 2021
Wounded soldier Areg Baghishyan has successfully completed his courses to become a barber. He also received all the needed supplies and has already started a job in his new career!
Family of Albert Bagyants
April 2023
Bagyants Bakery in full swing!
July 2022
Grand Opening of the new “Bagyants Bakery”!
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of Albert Bagyants and thank you letters from the family.
February 2022
Vergine Bagyants has graduated from her baking course and dreams of opening her own business and having a truck for deliveries and for use as a “food truck”.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
July 2021
Albert Bagyant’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!
See all photos and videos HERE
Family of John Barkhudaryan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you note from the family.
September 2021
Hasmik, wife of fallen soldier John Barkhudaryan’s completed her hairdressing course and received her certificate. SOAR also purchased the supplies she needed to begin her profession. She has already been offered a position!
July 2021
John Barkhudaryan’s’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!
See all photos and videos HERE
July 2021
A visit to the family of John Barkhudaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Valentin Burnusuzyan

December 2022
Food and treats for Christmas!
February 2022
Valentin Burnusuzyan’s wife tells about how SOAR has helped their family during their most difficult times.
July 2021
Valentin Burnusuzyan’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!
See all photos and videos HERE
Family of Aram Danielyan
December 2022
May 2022
Family of Gevorg Darbinyan
September – November 2022
November 2022
September-October 2022
June 2022
March 2022
A visit with Hripsime, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Gevorg Darbinyan.
November 2021
The family of Gevorg Darbinyan had no heat in their home. A new heating system was installed!
Family of Sergey Derdzyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan and a thank you letter from the family.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan, a birthday celebration for his daughter, and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Armen Drmeyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of Arman Drmeyan and a thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Arman Drmeyan.
June 2021
Arman’s son Narek helps with the organizational work of the bicycle club at the SOAR Transitional Center, handles the maintenance of the bicycles, and teaches the children of the community how to ride. Narek will take part in a summer camp in Poland in July.
Family of Garik Gapoyan
June 2021
Clothes and toys for the children of Garik Gapoyan, including now 2-month-old Mariám! (Sorry, she was asleep during this visit)
March 2021
Welcome Mariám, new daughter of Fallen Soldier, Garik Gapoyan and his wife, Arpine!
Arpine named har Mariám in honor of Garik, who lost his life while serving at Mariamadzor.
SOAR staff brought them a gift welcoming Mariám to the world.
February 2021
Family of Garik Gapoyan received food, toys for his son, and a gift for his wife. Her baby is due next month and SOAR will be assisting with the needs that will then arise.
Family of Arsen Gasparyan
Family of Gevorg Gasparyan
See video on Gevorg’s daughter drawing a picture of an angel (her father) HERE
February 2021
During a visit with the family, they were brought food, sweets, toys, and a gift for Mariam…
The family is getting along, but are missing their father/husband/son terribly. Mariam said that the children ask about their father frequently.
December 2020
Family of Gevorg Gasparyan received food and supplies.
They also received Christmas gifts and candies for the children!
Family of Tigran Goginyan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
June 2021
Pictures and thank you letter from the family of fallen soldier Tigran Goginyan for all the support they have received.
April 2021
Eghisabeth Goginyan- Tigran Goginyan’s wife has successfully completed her manicuring classes and received supplies to be able to begin her job.
February 2021
Manicuring classes for Tigran Goginyan’s wife, Eghisabet.
English translation of below video:
“Hello, I am Eghisabet Goginyan , wife of the hero Tigran Goginyan. I have two minor children. In the frames of the SOAR program I am taking manicure classes to ensure well-being of my children.”
Family of Armen Grigoryan
Family of Arthur Grigoryan
February 2022
September 2021
September 2021
Tehmine, the wife of fallen soldier Arthur Grigoryan, wanted to start sewing bedding to sell. SOAR purchased material for her to begin her endeavour.
July 2021
The family of Arthur Grigoryan moved into their new home and they needed privacy curtains, so material was purchased and Tehmine made them.
June 2021
The home being built for the family of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Grigoryan has been completed! New appliances have been installed.
Tehmine, his wife, has finished her sewing course and was given a sewing machine. She can now start working by sewing beddings for the shops or by order.
Family of Karen Grigoryan
December 2022
A thank you from the family of Karen Grigoryan for all the assistance they have received.
July 2021
Karen Grigoryan’s son was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!
See all photos and videos HERE
Family of Khachik Grigoryan
Family of Mkhitar Grigoryan
April 2022
A visit to the family of Mkhitar Grigoryan. A thank you note for all the help they have received from SOAR.
Family of Hayk Grimyan
Family of Ashot Hakobyan
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Ashot Hakobyan.
Family of Levon Hambaryan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Levon Hambaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Aghasi Harutyunyan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Aghasi Harutyunyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Vahan Harutyunyan
November 2022
The family of Vahan Harutyunyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Support Center in Yerevan.
May 2022
The family has purchased a new apartment and is in the midst of renovations. Hermine has been continuing her computer courses. A thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Vahan Harutyunyan.
June 2021
The older son of fallen soldier Vahan Harutyunyan made a visit to the SOAR Dental Clinic and received and exam and treatment. Hermine, his wife, has been attending computer classes. She also received treatment for a medical problem she was having and is now doing much better.
The childen also received gifts for Children’s Day!
Family of Yuri Harutyunyan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Yuri Harutyunyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Eghisheh Hovhannisyan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
March 2021
Wife of fallen soldier Eghisheh Hovhannisyan, Anahit, graduated from her computer course!
January 2021
Computer classes for Anahit, wife of fallen soldier, Eghisheh Hovhannisyan.
English translation of below video:
“I am Anahit Sargsyan. Thanks to SOAR I am taking computer courses, so that I can work in the future. I am wife of the hero Eghisheh Hovhannisyan , I have two minor children.”
The Family of Hovhannes Hovannisyan
May 2022
The family has purchased a new apartment in Gyumri that they are currently renovating. The children are doing very well, the oldest son playing chess and is very successful! A thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Hovhannes Hovannisyan.
The Family of Vahram Hovhannisyan
September – November 2022
September-October 2022
June 2022
A visit to the family of Vahram Hovhannisyan, a gift for his daughter, and a thank you note from the family for all the assistance they have received.
The Children of Late Vahe and Shusan Karamyan
September 2022
The daughter of Vahe and Shushan Karamyan began school this fall. SOAR paid for her tuition.
June 2022
Gifts for the children for June 1st celebration.
A thank you letter from the family for all their support.
June 2021
The grandparents brought the children for a visit to the wall of fame and received gifts for the June 1st celebration.
The oldest 2 children are going to the same public kindergarten. The daughter will be taking swimming, dancing and gymnastics.
A thank you letter from the family for all their support.
March 2021
A table and six chairs and a set of drawers were purchased for the grandparents of the Karamyan children. The grandparents are the caretakers of the children.
February 2021
During a recent visit to the Karamyan children while with the paternal grandparents, they were brought food, hygiene supplies, diapers for the baby and toys for the two older children. The baby (now 3 months old) is under the supervision of doctors and is doing very well. The two older children will be enrolling in kindergarten locally. The daughter has been receiving individual psychological counseling.
Family of Serjik Karamyan
July 2022
Serjik Karamyan’s family lives in a rented house in Stepanakert. The construction of their building will finish in 2023. The eldest son will go to school this year and the small one goes to kindergarten. The wife is thinking she may start working when the son goes to school.
June 2022
A trip to the movies for a June 1st celebration for the Families of Fallen Soldiers in Artsakh!
June 2021
A thank you letter from the family of Serjik Karamyan for all the support they have received
Family of Arthur Karapetyan
May 2022
Tigranuhi, wife of fallen soldier Arthur Karapetyan, completed her baking courses and is working. She says she has overcome her psychological depression by learning something new and by communicating with other people.
A thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Arthur Karapetyan.
June 2021
Tigranuhi, wife of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Karapetyan attends baking classes and says that the classes help her look ahead. She already has several orders!
The family will soon be moving to a new 3-room apartment in Gyumri.
Family of Armen Khachatryan
September – November 2022
September-October 2022
June 2022
A visit to the family of Armen Khachatryan and a thank you note from the family for all the assistance they have received!
Family of Lendrush Khachatryan
June 2021
A visit to the family of wounded soldier Lendrush Khachatryan and a thank you note for all the support they have received.
Family of Armen Kirakosyan
August 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Armen Kirakosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Hambarzum Kirakosyan
August 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Hambardzum Kirakosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Hayk Kirakosyan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Hayk Kirakosyan and gifts for the children for June 1st.
Family of Samvel Kochinyan
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Samvel Kochinyan.
September 2021
Samvel’s eldest son Hakob was able to celebrate his birthday thanks to an extra donation from their sponsor designated for the celebration.
His sister’s birthday was coming soon, so a gift was brought for her as well, and a clown for the younger children to enjoy.
June 2021
Samvel’s eldest son Hakob attends English, Armenian language and history classes and wants to become a lawyer. He wants to find a job during the summer months. Hakob is purposeful, responsible and has a stable character. The children go in for swimming. It is free for Siranush , because of her disability. Allen is in good health, developing and growing normally.
A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Karen Makaryan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Karen Makaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Manuk Manukyan
July 2021
The family was building a house but it has been delayed as they save some money to finish the roof and inside renovation. The wife is working in a gas station and in a restaurant as a cleaner. The eldest daughter stopped manicuring and is working in a supermarket as a shop assistant. The youngest daughter wants to study cooking but there is no place in the village and they can’t afford the daily transportation fee to Yerevan. The son is at school in the 5th grade.
July 2021
The daughter of Manuk Manukyan finished her manicure courses, received all her supplies, and is working.
A thank you note from the family for all the support they have received!
Family of Arsen Martirosyan
September 2022
Olivia, daughter of fallen Armenian soldier Arsen Martirosyan, had a birthday this month. Her sponsor wanted to be sure she had a special celebration and donated extra funds for gifts!
December 2021
Christmas gifts and food for the famiy of Arsen Martirosyan. A thank you note from the family.
Family of Sipan Meloyan
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Sipan Meloyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Argishti Mikayelyan
Family of Arman Mkhitaryan
Family of Azat Mkhitaryan
September 2021
Wife of Fallen Soldier Azat Mkhitaryan received her certificate after graduating from her beauty course!
Family of Hamlet Mkoyan
July 2022
Hamlet’s eldest daughter, Marine, studies accounting at the University with high marks. Nare, the younger daughter, is at school. She is now at AGBU Hayler Camp in Bulgaria. The son, Petros, is in kindergarten and will go to school this year.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Hamlet Mkoyan.
Family of Martun Mkrtchyan
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Martun Mkrtchyan.
June 2021
February 2021
Family of Martun Mkrtchyan received help with utilities. Martun’s wife, Lilit, is a nurse and will be taking an exam in March to get a job working in the ambulance system.
Family of Tigran Mnatsakanyan
Family of Sergey Muradyan
July 2022
Anna, the wife of fallen soldier Sergey Muradyan, finished her manicuring course and has received a certificate. She is very motivated and is planning to start working from home.
Family of Arsen Musaelyan
July 2022
The family, Arsen’s wife and 3 children, live in their renovated house in Khndzristan village. The children are all attending school.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen solider Arsen Musaelyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Harutyun Nalbandyan
July 2022
Lilit, wife of fallen soldier Harutyun Nalbandyan, completed her course in cosmetology and received all the vocational tools she needed to begin working as a cosmetologist.
Family of Aren Osipov
June 2021
A visit to the family of Aren Osipov and a thank you letter for all the support they have received
June 2021
A visit to the family of Aren Osipov and a thank you letter for all the support they have received
Family of Artur Paremuzyan
Family of Arsen Petrosyan
June 2022
June 1st celebration at the Fallen Soldier Center. Gifts for the children and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of Taron Poghosyan
July 2022
Completion of renovations on the roof for the family of fallen soldier Taron Poghosyan.
Gohar, his wife, has completed a manicure course and is working from home.
June 2021
A visit to the family of Taron Poghosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received
Family of Arayik Sargsyan
June 2021
A visit to the family of Arayik Sargsyan and a thank you letter to SOAR for all the support they have received
Family of Davit Sargsyan
September – November 2022
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
Family of Maksim Sargsyan
July 2022
Maksim’s wife and son moved to their new flat. The son is now 3 years old and will go to kindergarten in September. The wife currently does not work as there is no one to take care of her son, but as soon as her son goes to kindergarten, she wants to find a job.
Family of Vahagn Sargsyan
August 2022
Nune, the wife of Vahagn Sargsyan started to work in the library. The elder daughter will enter the Medical University in Yerevan. The younger daughter will have private classes for entering the University this year. The wife is looking for a flat in Yerevan to rent so that the older daughter does not have to travel back and forth to the city every day.
Family of Vanichka Sargsyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of Vanichka Sargsyan and a thank you letter from the family.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Vanichka Sargsyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Vilen Sargsysan
June 2021
A visit to the family of Vilen Sargsyan and a thank you letter to SOAR for all the support they have received
Family of Hovik Tamazyan
Family of Gevorg Tankabekyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of Gevorg Tankabekyan and a thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
Family of Koryun Vardanyan
April 2022
Easter gifts and food for the family of Koryun Vardanyan and a thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Graduation for make up courses for Anna, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Koryun Vardanyan, and make up supplies to start her career.
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.
Family of Mesrop Vardanyan
May 2021
Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier Mesrop Vardanyan successfully completed her hairdressing classes and received her hairdressing supplies as well.
January 2021
Hairdressing classes for Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier, Mesrop Vardanyan
Below is the English translation for the video:
“Hello, I am Varsuhi Shamkharyan, wife of the Artsakh war hero Mesrop Vardanyan. With the funding of SOAR I study hairdressing with the expectation of working in the future.”
Family of Seryozha Varosyan
May 2022
The wife of Seryozha Varosyan has completed her manicure courses. SOAR also purchased the supplies she needed, and she has opened her business and already has clients. The oldest son received treatment at the SOAR Dental Clinic.
A thank you note from the family.
December 2021
Gyumri region Christmas celebration for families of fallen soldiers and a thank you note.
Family of Armen Vekilyan
December 2021
Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for families of fallen soldiers and a thank you note.
July 2021
A visit to the family of fallen soldier Armen Vekilyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.