ERITREAN MARTYRS' DAY OBSERVED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 

More than 250 Eritrean Americans residing in and around Los Angeles, California (USA) attended a special ceremony held on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Rogers Park in Inglewood to honor Eritrean martyrs. The three-hour memorial ceremony began with the traditional observation of a minute of silence in honor of the martyrs and the singing of Eritrea's national anthem.
This was followed by a procession around the park by the candle carrying participants led by Eritrean elders.. Afterwards, the gathering listened to a tape of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki's speech made in Asmara, Eritrea, on the occasion of the holiday.  
Poems and messages reflecting the profound respect, love and admiration we have towards our martyred heroes and heroines were read by several participants. Moreover, a Mekete committee representative urged the gathering to participate in the ongoing fundraising drive. Furthermore, calls were made to sponsor the Martyrs’ families individually and to contribute collectively towards the Martyrs’ Trust Fund by hosting monthly events. 

Media Group  
National Holidays’ Organizing Committee