Jack Berberian, who lives in Lewes, Delaware, decided to make his contribution to the Armenian Genocide Commemoration events.

Within a period of a month, his business’ electronic billboard on the north of Lewes had been scrolling a message that read “1915 NEVER AGAIN ARMENIAN GENOCIDE,” Cape Gazette reports.

While Armenians worldwide marked the 100-year anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Jack Berberian wanted to do something to honor the memory of his family.

“My grandmother is a survivor of the genocide. Growing up it was a part of our culture. I needed to make sure we don’t forget our history and roots,” he said.  

“Coming up to the 100-year anniversary, I felt a responsibility,” Berberian continued, “It was really a way to raise awareness for the people who didn’t know.”

Berberian also contacted Delaware legislators Sen. Ernie Lopez and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, asking them to sponsor a resolution that would recognize the Genocide. Both legislators agreed to do so.

Both branches have recognized the genocide in the past, but at different times – the Senate in 1995 and the House in 2007. However, the resolution passed in April was the first one, in which both legislative branches together recognized the genocide.

According to Lopez, it was important to recognize that events that happened 100 years ago are still affecting people today.