Assembly & Western Diocese Partner to Honor Los Angeles Firefighters and Police
The event, which was attended by officers and firefighters from the Pasadena police and fire departments and the Glendale Fire Department, paid tribute to all the men and women of Los Angeles County Police and Fire Departments for their heroism during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, and shared gratitude for their heroic efforts to protect their communities on a daily basis.
The luncheon following the church service featured remarks by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Sean Regan, Field Rep. for Congressman Brad Sherman’s office (D-CA), State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-CA), State Assemblyman John Harabedian (D-CA), and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, with each official sharing his or her gratitude for the efforts of the first responders who saved lives during the wildfires, and offering certificates honoring each officer and firefighter.
“It is an honor to come together as a community to recognize and celebrate our heroes, and we are grateful to our co-sponsor organizations who joined this mission, demonstrating the true spirit of unity and service.”
“St. Gregory parish as well as the Western Diocese remain grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Armenian Assembly to acknowledge the dedication of the first responders who protected life and property during the Eaton Canyon Fire,” said Rev. Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pastor of the St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena, California.
The Armenian Assembly of America received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Rep. Judy Chu in recognition of the organization’s “high standards of excellence and outstanding achievements” as well as its “unwavering commitment to uplifting the heroes of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.”
Elected Officials Present/Offices Represented
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28)
Sean Regan, Field Rep.,
Rep. Brad Sherman’s Office (CA-32)
Maria Sosyan, Director of Community Engagement,
Rep. Laura Friedman’s Office (CA-30)
State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (SD-25)
State Assemblyman John Harabedian (AD-41)
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo
Community Organization Cosponsors
Armenian Assembly of America
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America
St. Gregory Pasadena, Host Parish
AGBU Western Region
Armenian Church Youth Organization, Western Diocese (ACYO-WD)
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADL)
ANCA Western Region
Cal State Northridge (CSUN) Armenian Fraternity
Code 3 Angels
Nerouj
Yeraz Foundation
Honorees included:
Pasadena Fire Department
Sean Timoney
David Peltz
