By Mengistu Asfaw
Forty-nine years ago, Mekonen Shegene was killed at his workplace at Menelik Comprehensive Secondary School. A man who devoted his entire life to educating young Ethiopians, he was betrayed by ill-fated individuals who cut short the life of a hero — a diehard Ethiopianist.
After 49 years, Mekonnen Shegene has been immortalized by young Ethiopians who barely knew him except through his heroic devotion to educating fellow Ethiopians — the future owners and makers of the motherland.
At the 10th Annual Araya Sew Award in Dallas, the highest respect and commemoration was given to Mekonnen Shegene. It was very spectacular.
Thanks to the organizers and the Araya Sew Foundation for giving a historic place to our heroes and reminding us to always remember those patriots who paid the highest price to bring great change to Ethiopia.
Among the award recipients was Col. Goshu Wolde, who received the highest recognition.
Present at the ceremony were Mekonnen Shegene’s widow, Weizero Senait Yewendatir, his daughters Kabiw Mekonen and Meshegech Mekonen, and his grandchildren.
Former students of Mekonen Shegene were also present and shared their memories of him.
The award program was very organized and a remarkable event remembering Ethiopia’s past heroes.
A teacher is a servant of all, but the master of himself.
Mekonen Shegene was one of them.
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