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March
24, 2015
A message from our Chairman Chris P. Tomaras
The Spring Awakening
of our Ancestors
A Celebration of our
Glorious Liberation
We
would like to take this moment to recognize March 25, 2015 as the 194th anniversary of the Greek Uprising, known as Greek
Independence Day. This day commemorates the war waged by Greek
revolutionaries who decided to take a stance against oppression once and
for all. Today, we honor the heroes of the Revolution of 1821, who sacrificed
their lives to secure liberty for their descendants.
In the United States
alone, we have almost three million people who identify as having
Hellenic ancestry. These Greek-American families prove through their
successes and perseverance that the struggle of our ancestors was not in
vain. The hard work of Greek immigrant families prevails with small and
large businesses encompassing the country's borders. In addition, first,
second, and third generation Greek Americans have contributed
meaningfully to our society as doctors, lawyers, educators, other professionals,
and civic servants.
Here
at the PanHellenic Scholarship
Foundation, we continue to promote the impact of this generation's
achievements by offering scholarships to the best and brightest students
of Hellenic descent. Undoubtedly, our ancestors would be proud.
Today,
it is my honor to recognize the heroes of our past, but also the heroes
of our present day, who strive to make life better for our brothers and
sisters here and throughout the Diaspora. In admiration and in pride, let
us honor the memory of all of those who made our freedom possible and
celebrate the meaning of this Greek Independence Day.
Long
Live March 25th
Ζήτω η
25η Μαρτίου
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