 This post will not be filled with my own words; it will be the sharing of thoughts, those of others. Last evening, on August 17, 2005, MoveOn.org organized a nation-wide vigil. The event was meant to honor Cindy and Casey Sheehan. People were acknowledging the lives of each, a mother and her fallen son. She is grieving and he is physically gone from this Earth. He lost his life fighting for his country; he was an American soldier.
People attending the vigils were standing in support of the living, and eulogizing the physical passing of those slain in a questionable war. Many persons gathered. They mourned the loss of limbs, the loss of sight, and the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual toll war can take.
Crowds came to these ceremonies and each person was doing as Cindy does. They were protesting the Iraq war and American war policies. People came in droves requesting an end to the killing; they want an exit strategy, now! They want to be heard by the President of the United States. Whether King George II chooses to hear their plea, well, that is another story. His choice is his own; nonetheless, many throughout the nation chose to speak.
Words were few, visuals were plenty. I offer these in the form of a slide show. Please journey within. View the Cindy Coalition in peaceful action.
Below, I am also offering some of the many thoughts and feelings of those that participated. If you would like to read more of these, please travel to MoveOn.org.
While attending this observance people were asked, "What was the best moment" for you. They reflected and expressed what they thought the most meaningful experience of their evening.
Please share your own thoughts, feelings, and experience. I invite you to comment so that others might understand you, why you think as you do, practice as you believe is best, and are engaging as you are.
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