The Mooradian family headstone at Ararat Armenian Cemetery in Fresno, California.

The story of Capt. Ara Mooradian begins on Nov. 11, 1924, in Fresno, California. The son of Nishan and Annie Mooradian, he grew up in a small but loving Armenian household in Sanger, California, alongside his six siblings. From an early age, he was known for his warmth, intelligence, kindness and willingness to help others. Everyone who knew him remembered his bright smile and the genuine goodness he showed to those around him. Few could have imagined that the story of the young boy raised in Ca

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