Early in the afternoon of Sat., Mar. 22, a GI rights support rally will begin in Todd Harry Park in Lakewood. -- At 3:00 p.m., participants will march to the gates of Fort Lewis. -- More information below.[1] ...
1. WHAT: SOLDIER YOU'RE NOT ALONE -- GI rights support rally
WHEN: Saturday, March 22, 2008
WHERE: Meet at Todd Harry Park, 8720 N. Thorne Lane SW, Lakewood, WA *** [Flyer] PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY!!! Soldier You're Not Alone
GI Rights Support Rally
Ft. Lewis, WA
On the 5th Anniversary of the War Saturday, March 22nd
Meet at Todd Harry Park
8720 North Thorne Lane SW
Lakewood, WA Program (More details to follow) Noon -- GI Rights resource tables and family friendly activities 1:00 p.m. -- Participatory discussion--veterans, soldiers and civilians 2:00 p.m. -- Speakers and music (Iraq veterans and more TBA) 3:00 p.m. -- March to the gates of Ft. Lewis 3:30 p.m. --Bannering at I-5 and vigil at the gates 4:00 p.m. -- Return to park Event sponsors: Iraq Veterans Against the War-Seattle chapter, GI Voice, Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace, Peace Action Coalition Tacoma, Tacoma Fellowship of Reconciliation Endorsements: Industrial Workers of the World, Socialist Alternatived, United for Peace of Pierce County On Wednesday (2/13), we began seeking formal endorsements and sponsorships from organizations supporting this event. An endorsement implies that an organization will support by promoting the event. A sponsorship implies that an organization will commit significant resources and/or energy to build the GI Rights Support Rally. Contact pactacoma@yahoo.com to endorse or sponsor. Individuals from the following groups that have also participated in organizing this event (for identification purposes only) include: Veterans for Peace-Tacoma chapter, Tacoma Students for a Democratic Society, PLU Students for Peace, Tacoma Catholic Worker, Pax Christi, International Socialist Organization, Troops Home Now Coalition See GiVoice.org for more info.
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