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Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 12:29pm.
Mar 22 2008 - 10:30am
Mar 22 2008 - 12:00pm
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"'Sick Of It' - 4,000 Too Many - 5th/17th Year War Anniversary" Vigil
March 22nd 10:30 am - Noon

Event Description:
Sick of it - the war, the killing, the dying, the wasted resources and lives? Is 4,000 too many? 5th or 17th Year Anniversary of the Iraq War!!! The anniversary of so many sad events are happening in March. Let’s combine these events into one very VISIBLE vigil in Olympia! Bring your signs and your friends and join us from 10:30 until Noon in this family-friendly vigil.
Event Type: Vigil

Location:
500 West 4th Avenue

Directions:
4th Avenue Bridge and down to Percival Landing in Olympia

Organizing Sponsor: Veterans for Peace – Rachel Corrie Chapter 109

Note: after the Vigil, we are invited to join the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) for their “Soldier, Your’e Not Alone” activities near Fort Lewis.
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