Ariana Kabodian learned a lot about the Holocaust while growing up but not much about her own ancestors genocide.
In commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the Armenian genocide and in honor of her family s history, the 28-year-old Armenian author interviewed her relatives and wrote a book called Forget Me Not: Armenian Genocide Recollections.
The book was published this month by Chapbook Press Schuler Books. Printed on the cover is the official symbol of the Armenian genocide the forget-me-not flower. I knew that the Holocaust was very well known in our community as well as nationally and internationally but unfortunately, the Armenian genocide did not have the same well-known factor, Kabodian said.
Douglas Adolph Engler of LeRoy passed away March 13, 2021 at his home. He was 81.
Doug was born February 5, 1940 in Rochester, Michigan to Adolph W. and Milly M. (Johnson) Engler and they preceded him in death.
He graduated from Rochester High School in 1958 and later earned his Bachelor s Degree from Oakland University. Doug then joined the United States Air Force, serving honorably for close to four years. Once he returned home Doug continued on to Wayne State University where he earned his Master s Degree. Doug was a high school guidance counselor at Our Lady of Mercy High School in Farmington Hills for many years until retiring in 2008. While there he also coached the ski club at our Lady of Mercy for many years.