Everyone in the Nor Amasia village of the Armavir Province knows of the heroic stories about Captain Gegham. Everyone admired and was inspired by Captain Gegham for footage filmed during the April War. He saved the lives of his combat friends and served as an example for many young people.
When the war started against Artsakh on September 27th, Gegham Mesropyan, who had been serving in the army for nine years, rushed to the frontlines. This decision was not up for debate.
“He knew where he was going, and he knew what was going to happen. He called his wife for the last time, and he had the desire to speak to his whole family. He never had that desire before; he usually spoke to his wife and asked her to share what he needed to say. He called for the last time a few days ago. He was happy and in a good mood,” one of Gegham’s relatives, Angelina Yengibaryan, told Aravot Daily.
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Captain Gegham has two young sons. One is 4 years old, and the other is two. His relatives spoke about an incident where Gegham made an usual statement that somewhat insulted his family. Only now do they realize what he was saying. “One day, we were altogether, and Gegham said that the Motherland is above all. We said, ‘Gegham, we understand that you’re patriotic, but you have a family and children, how is the Motherland above all?’ He didn’t say anything. Now we understood that he was right. He was not mistaken; the Motherland was truly above all for him. He showed the depth of his words through his actions.”
A few days ago, Gegham’s commander told the family about the death of their dear soldier, saying, “Understand that Gegham is immortal. He died as a hero. He saved the lives of many. You will know more details after the war.” The commander personally brought Gegham’s body out from the gunfire and said that Gegham must have a grave.
Gegham dreamed of having a home in Stepanakert and moving there with his family. An apartment was already set aside for him in Artsakh as a contract soldier. According to Angelina Yengibaryan, “He had already purchased everything for his home. He even bought new furniture so they could move, but the war began and everyone’s dreams remained incomplete.”
Hripsime Jebejyan
