Military Families, Veterans, and Local Residents
to Mark the 6th Anniversary of the Iraq War With Protest Events
March 18 – 22, 2009
Phil Donahue to Speak at Event in Teaneck. See his Film
All troops out of Iraq immediately!
Wednesday, March 18.
Vigil/press conference on the eve of the 6th anniversary of the Iraq War
4:30 – 6:00 pm.
5:00 pm. Press conference will be at 5:00 pm.
National Guard armory. Teaneck Rd and Liberty Rd. Teaneck, NJ.
Thursday, March 19.
Vigil
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Lemoine Avenue and Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. Ft. Lee, NJ. Ft. Lee Vigil Group.
Friday, March 20.
7:00 pm
An evening with Phil Donahue. Hear Phil Donahue. See his movie, Body of War.
Body of War is an intimate and transformational feature documentary about the true face of war today. Meet Tomas Young, 25 years old, paralyzed from a bullet to his spine - wounded after serving in Iraq for less than a week.
Body of War is Tomas' coming home story as he evolves into a new person, coming to terms with his disability and finding his own unique and passionate voice against the war. The film is produced and directed by Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro, and features two original songs by Eddie Vedder. Body of War is a naked and honest portrayal of what it's like inside the body, heart and soul of this extraordinary and heroic young man.
Body of War unfolds on two parallel tracks. On the one hand, we see Tomas evolving into a powerful voice against the war as he struggles to deal with the complexities of a paralyzed body. And on the other, we see the historic debate unfolding in the Congress about going to war in Iraq. For details about the film go to www.bodyofwar.com
Puffin Cultural Center. 20 Puffin Way, off Teaneck Road, near Ft. Lee Road, Teaneck, NJ.
Saturday, March 21
12:00 noon
Demonstration
At the monument in Englewood, Palisade Ave. and Tenafly Ave.
Sunday, March 22
Vigil
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Broad Avenue and Ft. Lee Road in Leonia. Leonia Vigil Group.We say:
Six Years Too Many
We will demand:
Bring the National Guard Home immediately to take care of the people of NJ! Their deployment is illegal.
Take care of the troops when they get here!
NOT one more dollar for the Iraq war! Use the money here for people’s needs – for housing, health care, jobs, and education.
Please bring food and baby supplies for Family Support Center at the National Guard Armory –
help the National Guard families whose loved ones are deployed in Iraq.
Sponsored by:
Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County Chapter
Veterans for Peace, Chapter 21 NJ. http://www.vetsforpeace21.blogspot.com/
Teaneck Peace and Justice Coalition http://www.teaneckpeace.blogspot.com/
Bergen Peace and Justice Coalition http://www.bergenjustice.net/
NJ Peace Action http://www.njpeaceaction.org/
Leonia Vigil Group
Ft. Lee Vigil Group
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We want to have a huge turnout for all of these events. You can help spread the word by forwarding this to all of your contacts. Then take time to call people who may not have ever protested before. Please let us know if your group would like to co-sponsor these events. Contact us by return e-mail. We welcome participation by all area residents.
Thanks.
Paula Rogovin. Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County
