South Florida Marks 5th Anniversary of War on Iraq

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“Five Years is Five Too Many,” is the message that South Floridians will take to the streets next week to mark the 5th anniversary of the Bush administration’s War on Iraq, and to demand an end to the carnage. Numerous rallies, vigils, and exhibits throughout the U.S. will highlight the tragic cost of this war – in lives, tax dollars, and world opinion.



The public is invited and encouraged to participate in the many actions planned throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, including the following:



Saturday, March 15 (2 – 3 p.m.)

Deerfield: corner of Hillsboro Blvd. and Military Trail

Vigil (Sponsor: Deerfield Citizens for Peace and Broward Anti-War Coalition)



Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 23 (all day each day)

Miami Beach: 10th Street and Ocean Drive

“Arlington South” installation of 4,000 replica tombstones bearing the names of the U.S. troops killed in Iraq (Sponsor: Veterans for Peace and Democracy for America)



Tuesday, March 18 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Boca Raton: Student Services Lawn at Florida Atlantic University (777 Glades Rd.)

“Eyes Wide Open” installation of 170 pairs of combat boots representing the Florida soldiers killed in Iraq and more than 200 pairs of shoes representing the hundreds of

thousands of Iraqi civilian casualties (Sponsor: American Friends Service Committee and Public Intellectuals Student Association)

In case of rain, exhibit will be held in the Majestic Palms Room of the Student Union



Wednesday, March 19 (7 – 9 a.m.)

Miami (Doral): corner of NW 87th Ave. and NW 36th St.

Vigil followed by march to Southern Command (SouthCom) (Sponsor: Miami for Peace)



Wednesday, March 19 (5- 6 p.m.)

Delray Beach: corner of Atlantic and Swinton Avenues

Vigil (Sponsor: Delray Citizens for Peace)



Wednesday, March 19 (5- 6:30 p.m.)

Fort Lauderdale (Dania): St. Maurice Catholic Church (2851 Stirling Rd.)

Stand for Peace (Sponsor: St. Maurice Pax Christi and Women in Black)

Participants are encouraged to wear black



Wednesday, March 19 (5- 7 p.m.)

Miami: Bayfront Park Torch of Friendship

Rally (Sponsor: A.N.S.W.E.R.)



Wednesday, March 19 (5- 7 p.m.)

Fort Lauderdale: Broward Federal Courthouse at Broward Blvd. and NE 3rd St.)

Vigil (Sponsor: Broward Anti-War Coalition and A.N.S.W.E.R.)



Wednesday, March 19 (6- 7 p.m.)

Wellington: SW corner of Rte. 441 and Forest Hill Blvd.

Vigil (Sponsor: Palm Beach Peace and Justice Coalition and MoveOn. org)



ALSO: Stand Where You Are

Wednesday, March 19

To give the widest possible exposure to the “Five Years Too Many” message, the public is invited to create their own mini-vigils on heavily trafficked corners in their own home towns. All it takes is a sign and a commitment to peace. You can add to the following list at peacecorners@yahoo.com



~ Boca Raton: corner of Yamato Rd. and NW 2nd Ave. (Boca Raton Blvd.) (6 – 7 p.m.)

~ Delray Beach: NW corner of Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail (5 -6 p.m.)

~ West Palm Beach: corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Military Trail (5 – 6 p.m.

~ West Palm Beach: corner of Palm Street and Dixie Highway (6 – 7 p.m.)



Saturday, March 22 (12:30 – 2:30 p.m.)

West Palm Beach: corner of Alabama Ave. and Okeechobee Blvd.

March and Rally to Protect the Constitution and End the Occupation of Iraq

Rally at 1:30 p.m. at Palm Beach Marriott Hotel, Okeechobee Blvd. (Sponsor: Palm Beach Democratic Club and Palm Beach County Peace and Justice Coalition)



For more information, contact Vicki Ryder at 561-330-9016 or 585-314-1413 (cell)