Faces in the Crowd Aleksander Duchnovic statue unveiling Cleveland Rusyn Garden June 24, 2012
Before and after the formal ceremony, members of various Rusyn communities and others socialized, sang and danced. And, of course, everyone wanted to pose with the bust of Aleksander Duchnovic.
Enjoy these photos and videos from the event.
Rusyn and community leaders at the Duchnovic statue
John Krenisky
Tombazzi family - Joseph Tombazzi, Florence Orris, Anna, Laurel and Frank Tombazzi
Bonnie Burke, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society
Marcia Benko, Vice-President of the Cleveland Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society and Rusin Garden Volunteer Coordiantor
Rick Trompak, Tom Katrenich and Michele Trompak from Living Traditions Folk Ensemble
Bonnie Burke, Laurel Tombazzi and Councilman Jeff Johnson
Jennifer Trompak
Paul Burik
Bonnie Burke, Jim Kaminski and Tom Katrenich
Tom Katrenich, Laurel Tombazzi and Michele Trompak
Marcia Benko, John Krenisky and Bonnie Burke
Living Traditions Folk Ensemble - (Standing) Michele Trompak, Tom Katrenich, Rick Trompak and Fr. James Batcha (in front) Amanda Trompak and Jennifer Trompak