During the deportation the whole family was exiled in the direction of Mardin. On the road the caravan was attacked several times by hostile bands, who did not spare even the lives of the innocent children. Among the survivors were Garabed and his mother. In the vicinity of Urfa both of them were carried away and brought into a Tchetchen's hut. The same night the poor woman was killed by the unpious Tchetchen, giving up her life in defense of her honour. As to Garabed, he lived with this dangerous man for many years, tasting occasionally severe punishments for his obstinate attempts to escape. At length, Garabed succeeded to escape and reach Djerablus. Our agent pitied him and sent him to us.

Left our care: May 11, 1926. Selfsupporting. Joined his relatives in Marseille.