Hovik Hopar will always be a father figure to me. Being an adult now, I have come to realize, he was just that to so many more just like me. He was my father's best friend for 60 years. Memories with Hovik Hopar are countless, but this one is my favorite. I will never forget how happy Miko and I were this day. Hovik Hopar conveniently planned his trip to Armenia to sync with our school trip. Both of his sons, in Armenia.. what could be better? He decided to celebrate. Miko, myself and my roommate arrived to a restaurant. It was completely empty.. just Hovik Hopar, some good friends and family + David & Amal. We drank homemade apricot arax until we turned red but most importantly.... he fed us! What a feast! We had been in Armenia a few days by then and the food was a struggle for us American kids. Our faces say it all. He saved us that day. Merci Hovik Hopar jan. I love you
