On Assyrian Martyrs' Day, we pause to honor and remember all Assyrians who gave their lives throughout the many genocides, massacres, persecutions, and hardships our people have endured across generations.

Their memory lives far beyond any single event or moment in history. It lives in our faith, our identity, our communities, and in the generations that continue to carry the Assyrian name forward.

The Assyrian Martyrs Monument at Montrose Cemetery in Chicago stands as one place where that memory is preserved. Honoring the victims of the Assyrian Genocide, the Simele Massacre, and nearly a thousand Assyrian villages, it serves as a lasting reminder of both sacrifice and resilience.

On this day, and always, our prayers remain with our martyrs. They are remembered, they are honored, and they are never forgotten.

May their memory be eternal. 

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