Photo Gallery: Aremenian genocide candlelight vigil

Talar Kozikoujekian, from second left, Rita Bartassian, Rita's son, Razmig, 11, Silva Sorkazian and Hrag Barrtassian, 10, attend a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.

Talar Kozikoujekian, from second left, Rita Bartassian, Rita’s son, Razmig, 11, Silva Sorkazian and Hrag Barrtassian, 10, attend a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Joseph Arshakian, center, helps Armond Aghakhanian light candles for a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Zepur Avanesian, far left, from the Homentemen "Sipan" Burbank chapter, carries a U.S. flag at the beginning of a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.

Zepur Avanesian, far left, from the Homentemen “Sipan” Burbank chapter, carries a U.S. flag at the beginning of a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Arpig Sorkazian listens to stories of an Armenian who describes his experience during the genocide at a candlelight vigil that commemorated the Armenian genocide. The event took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Joseph Arshakian helps light candles for a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Joseph Arshakian, left, helps Armond Aghakhanian light candles for a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Hagop Kozikoujekian, 8, sings during a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Candlelight vigil

Rafi Orphali, from far left, Hovig Berberian,Tavit Tavitian, Aram Ohanian and Harry Pehlivanian prepare candles for a candlelight vigil commemorating the Armenian genocide, which took place in front of City Hall in Burbank on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the genocide.  (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)