Contact: Elke Heitmeyer 818.906.7757
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIERS' STORIES
Iraq veterans and family members will talk about what it really means
to participate in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
They have the courage to speak out. Will you listen?
Time: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Doors open 6:30 pm,
Place: Valley Cities Jewish Community Center
13614 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks (between Fulton & Coldwater)
Tickets at the door, suggested donation $5.00, students $2.50
- no one turned away for lack of funds.
Organizers: Neighbors for Peace & Justice, San Fernando Valley
Come hear:
* ** Tim Goodrich and other vets from Iraq Veterans Against War speak
about their personal experiences in Iraq. Why they volunteered or
joined the reserves, what they saw and did, and why they are now opposed
to an open-ended occupation of Iraq and want to bring their fellow
soldiers home.
*** Vicky Castro, with the Gold Star Families for Peace, an organization
made up of parents who have lost their children in this war. Ms.
Castro's son died in Iraq after his official tour had ended, while on
extended duty.
*** Peggy Fontenot and James Johnson, from America's Veterans, will
speak about the plight of all our veterans, regardless of war or
political stance, especially in obtaining adequate health services and
government support under the Bush administration.
*** Harvey Glenn is a Vietnam War veteran. He will speak about his war
experience and how it affected his life, and his concern for what is in
store for a new generation sent off to battle under questionable motives
and ever-changing rationales.
Other speakers may be added.
Special efforts are being made to invite High School and College
Students to this event.
The musical preprogram will feature locally known peace activist
musicians.
For over two years, Neighbors for Peace & Justice has been gathering
every Friday evening at the corner of Laurel Canyon and Ventura
boulevards to speak out for Peace.
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