This article about Simon J. Simonian was written by Shelley Blank for Epoch Times, June 21, 2015. (See web link below.) Both of these Friends are from Santa Monica Monthly Meeting. The article combines a profile and an interview to tell the story of Friend Simon’s lifelong work for peace and justice, pursued in the context of a career as a medical innovator.
Simon J. Simonian wrote this note to accompany the article:
Dear Editor:
Thank you for sharing my recent interview in Epoch Times with Western Friend on-line. It was for the benefit of the general public. I have been a lifelong Friend and recently served as clerk of Nominating and Peace and Social Action Committees of Santa Monica Friends meeting. The awards given to me were rewards to inspire me as a Friend to work harder in the service of peace and justice for all. Another interest of mine is in "righteousness," how to understand and implement it. I would encourage Friends with similar interests to communicate and collaborate with me for the common good. Thank you.
In peace, justice and Light,
Sincerely,
Simon J.Simonian
Sjsimonian-AT Verizon-DOT-net