10 Facts About Sarkis Acopian

Sarkis Acopian was an inventor, industrialist, environmentalist, and humanitarian.

Sarkis Acopian came to the United States as an immigrant from Iran in 1945.

Sarkis Acopian studied mechanical engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.

Sarkis Acopian left Lafayette to serve in the United States Army.

Sarkis Acopian donated $1 million to the National World War II Memorial, the single largest contribution.

In return, Sarkis Acopian asked only for a seat at the dedication ceremony.

Sarkis Acopian has been one of the largest sponsors of Armenian community organizations in the US.

Thanks to his financial support, the Armenian Church of St Sarkis Acopian was built in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sarkis Acopian gave great support to the publication of the reference book "Birds of Armenia", which was published in 1997.

Sarkis Acopian was a passionate amateur pilot, fond of scuba diving and parachuting, made more than 200 jumps in the early 1960s.