Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Aug. 17: Vigils in support of Cindy Sheehan to end the war




Vigil for Cindy Sheehan
Aug. 17, 2005 7:30PM


Cindy Sheehan, mother of Army Specialist Casey Sheehan who was killed in Iraq, continues her vigil outside President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas. She was recently joined by more moms who lost a child in Iraq and other military families. Meanwhile President Bush continues his five-week vacation and pledged Thursday to keep U.S. troops in Iraq-meaning more moms will lose a child.
Cindy has asked supporters to start candlelight vigils in their communities to support her and call for an end to the war. So, MoveOn is teaming up with True Majority and Democracy for America to host Vigils for Cindy Sheehan on Wednesday, August 17th, to show our solidarity with Cindy.

Our vigils will be simple and dignified. Together, we'll acknowledge the sacrifices made by Cindy Sheehan, her son, Casey and the more than 1,800 brave American men and women who have given their lives in Iraq-and their moms and families.
Hosts are urgently needed to help organize the Vigils to end the war. If you can host a vigil on your own, you will be making an enormous contribution to this nationwide event.
If you can host a vigil on your own, you will be making an enormous contribution to this nationwide event.


Right now, there are 1363 gatherings planned. Here are some of them. For more info

NB "See" Cindy's Supporters - NBC News, 49th Street, bt 5th & 6th Aves., Rockefeller Ctr. Hosted by NYC Downing Street Coalition
Join us! Lets show the country and the world that we support Cindy, our troops, the families of fallen soldiers and the demand for accountability from the Bush Administration. Please BRING YOUR OWN CANDLES. This is a PEACEFUL & QUIET event.

Vigil at Ground Zero - Church St. between Vesey and Fulton Streets, in front of graveyard of St. Paul chapel. Hosted by Julie Galant for Lower Manhattan Peace Coalition
Candle Light Vigil for Cindy - at the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Hosted by Earle Tockman
Remember the Candlelight vigil at the Promenade before the War started? It was huge and memorable. Let's make this one even larger.

Vigil for Cindy & Peace. Union Square Park, cross section of 4th Ave and Broadway between 14th & 17th Sts. Hosted by Maira Liriano
Union Square Park has been the focal point for political expression for over 100 years. Please come out and let's show Cindy that the greatest city in the world is 100% behind her! Meeting at the southwest corner of the park, near the statue of Gandhi. Please bring candles.

Chelsea Stands Up Against the War - 17th Street and 8th Avenue Hosted by Kate Abell
Our vigil-in support of Cindy Sheehan and all those who have lost loved ones since the invasion of Iraq-will be held at the corner of 8th Avenue and 17th Street from 7:30 until 8:15. Chelsea Neighbors United to End the War stands up against the war along 8th Avenue every week to help give visual presence to the anti-war sentiment in our neighborhood.

TakeMeToTheRiver - East River Promenade 20th St Hosted by Cynthia Costa Assemble on promenade along East River. 20th Street and south there of.
(CARRY ID. You know, just in case). Arrive early and picnic or fish or play chess. KIDS WELCOME! Bring candles and something to collect drippings. We will not be accused of littering, damaging property, being a nuisance, etc. "Our vigils will be simple and dignified. We'll stand in a circle, silently, for 45 minutes or so, holding candles. Together, we'll acknowledge the sacrifices made by Cindy Sheehan, her son, Casey and the more than 1,800 brave American men and women who have given their lives in Iraq-and their moms and families, not to mention the SCORES of wounded! It is a time to stand and silently honor our soldiers.

In Loving Support - Clinton Ave, bt Lafeyette & Dekalb, Brooklyn Hosted by Maria Cutrona.
Please gather to honor all those who have lost their life in this war and pay homage to the courage of Cindy Sheehan. Please bring your own candles. The event will take place on our stoop and on the sidewalk in front of the house.

Vigil for Cindy - Odgen and Bowers. Jersey city Hosted by Diane Gaglio Forbes
The vigil will be outside my house,HA is not applicable no access into house

Vigil on the Stoop - A Brooklyn Stoop, St. Marks Ave near Franklin Hosted by Anne Marie Edden
We will sit on the stoop and light candles.

Eastern Parkway vigil, between 2/3 subway station and corner of Washington Ave, Brooklyn Hosted by Katherine Kirsch
We will stand in a line silently with candles on the Eastern Parkway median from the subway exit to the corner of Washington Avenue.

Peace Vigil - Jose Marti statue Cental Park South/ 6 th. Ave. Hosted by Mayda Carter
We will attempt, through our bearing witness in public to the sin and the crime of the US present war in Iraq, to express our sorrow over it. We will stand in sympathy with Cindy Sheehan, who is attempting to have her questions answered by the President - questions which we believe every American deserves answered. Candles, placards and quiet songs, if appropriate.

Vigil for the 1800 Sterling Pl. Brooklyn Hosted by Ellen Spilka
We will sit on the stoop and light candles to honor those who have lost their lives in this war and to show our support for Cindy Sheehan. Please bring candles and something to catch the drippings.

Candle Light Vigil In the Park - 92nd Street and First Ave Hosted by Joanne Thomas
Candle Light Vigil to honor the troops killed in Iraq and their families, like Gold Star Mother Cindy Sheehan. No rallies. No speeches. Just bring a candle. Handicap-accessible. Cannot predict if people will bring pets.

Vigil with Cindy Sheehan - 76th and Riverside Drive, Hosted by martin sher
Westsiders must begin to demonstrate what we all feel, give one- half hour. candle vigil for our troops in an unjust war,

Vigil for Cindy in front of 4th U Central Park West at 76th Street Hosted by Karen Frojen Chamberlain
Let's support Cindy's brilliant and very moving action. Bring a candle and join us on the steps in front of the 4th Universalist Society, Central Park West at 76th Street. Open to all. No need to register for this one. We'll have some extra candles, bring extras too if you like.

It's Up To The Women and Men 72nd Street & Riverside Drive, in front of the Eleanor Roosevelt Statue Hosted by LEONORE BLITZ
Please join me in front of the Eleanor Roosevelt statue for the candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan and in honor of her son and the 1800 soldiers who have died in Iraq and the thousands of wounded vets recovering in the US. Please bring a white candle. I will also supply candles. As Eleanor Roosevelt said "It's Up To the Women" and now the men too, all welcome.

Vigil at Turtle Pond/Central Park - Turtle Pond-near the Great Lawn and the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park-New York City Hosted by Teddy Pearlman
A vigil at dusk will be held on the lawn next to Turtle Pond in Central Park. There will also be many picnickers before the 8 O'clock show at the Delecorte theater. Perhaps they will also light a candle and hold a sign.

Jennifer El-Mattrawy Vigil - Senator St. and Ridge Blvd Hosted by Jennifer El-Mattrawy
Candlelight neighborhood vigil for Cindy Sheehan and mothers of soldiers killed in Iraq. My house is not wheelchair accessible, but we can gather in front of it and walk.

Upper West Siders for Peace - Fireman's Memorial at 100th Street and Riverside Drive Hosted by Patti Davis
Fireman's Memorial is an outdoor fountain located on the corner of 100th Street and Riverside Drive.

Vigil - Straus Park, 106 and Broadway Hosted by Sheila Ryan
Description Candle light vigil in location with high visibility to Broadway traffic. Easily accessible for wheel chairs.

Vigil - Lasalle st., between broadway and Amsterdam ave Hosted by Rani Chaudhary
It is handicap access. Will be outside in the plaza located between building 1 and 11 (90 Lasalle St- 100-Lasalle street

Love People for Peace - 90th Street & Northern Blvd. Jackson Hts Hosted by Ron & Rosanna Callahan
We invite all our neighbors to support Cindy Sheehan in her brave efforts to get Bush to answer to his lies. Please bring candles and join us in front of our home for a peaceful vigil.

Many Voices For Cindy Sheehan - Borough Hall, directly across from Staten Island Ferry/Bay St. Hosted by Debra Anderson
This will be a solemn, candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan and in support of Bringing Our Troops Home. Wheel chair accessible.

Vigil for Cindy - Bennett Park, 185th and Pinehurst Hosted by Rebecca Carel Handicap accessible. Bring candles and/or flashlights and signs
Peace vigil with Cindy - Triangle Park/Northern Blvd. @ 170th street Flushing NY 11358 Hosted by margaret m brower Yes, it is handicapped accessible
Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - The corner of Church street & bloomfield ave Montclair NJ Hosted by Eric
Show up and show your support for Cindy.

Candlelight Vigil for Peace -- Bring the troops home Playground entrance, Van Cortlandt Park South and Gouverneur Bronx Hosted by Elena Mora
Candlelight vigil, outdoors. Bring signs and candles. Directions, #Bx10, #Bx1 or #Bx2 bus to corner of Sedgwick and Van Cortlandt Ave; Gouverneur Avenue is across the street, and runs only a block, from Sedgwick Avenue to Van Cortlandt Park. We will be at the park entrance. Call if you can't find us, 646-221-2299

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Maplecrest Park, Maplewood, NJ Hosted by Debra Liguori-Kaufman
Just a peaceful gathering out of respect for Cindy and her mission.

Vigil - Montclair Friends Meeting, Park Street & Gordonhurst Ave Upper Montclair NJ Hosted by Martha Husick
Candlelight Vigil in Support of Cindy Sheehan - on the lawn in front of the Quaker Meetinghouse.

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Peace Now Eagle Rock Ave and Prospect Ave in the K-Mart parking lot West Orange NJ Hosted by Leslie Sarah Deutsch, MAJ, JAG, USAR (Retired), Elizabeth A. Deutsch, MAJ, JAG, USAR (Retired) PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION (vigil is no longer at 10 West View Road in West Orange but rather at the K-MART SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT LOCATED AT EAGLE ROCK AVENUE AND PROSPECT AVENUES IN WEST ORANGE NJ.
Feel free to email me at lsdeutsch@comcast.net The event is handicap accessible; pets and children are more than welcome to attend. I have some candles, posters and flyers - but please bring candles, posters and flyers if you can. I will provide beverages.

Yonkers vigil - Conor Park, 640 MacLean Ave. west of the Deegan Expwy. Hosted by kate kennon
Let's gather at Conor Park, handicap accessible and pets invited! Highly visible area and plenty of parking on the west side of the park. Bring extra candles!

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Northern Blvd. & Lakeville Rd. Great Neck, NY Hosted by Ruth Shalom
WE ARE NOT MEETING AT MY HOUSE. Please go directly to the venue: corner of Lakeville and Northern, sidewalk outside the office building, opposite the diner

Camp Casey - Clock Park, Cranford NJ Hosted by Leigh Davis, Diane Beeny, Anna Jacus Candlelight vigil in Eastman Plaza.
Arrive anytime between 7:30 pm and 9 pm. Site is handicapped accessible. Pets for peace are welcome. Hosted by Union County Peace Council: Your neighbors working for peace.

Silent Vigil - 40 Espy Road, Caldwell NJ Hosted by Rae de la Cretaz
This is a silent vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan, her sacrifice, and the sacrifices made by all others because of this war. Cindy's question deserves an answer.

Candlelight Vigil for Cindy - Mindowaskin Park @ East Broad St. Westfield NJ Hosted by Pat O'Connor
Silent candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan. Please bring your own candles.

Vigil at Manor Beach - (Larchmont vigil) Larchmont parks Larchmont NY Hosted by Catherine Ross
Candlelight vigil to support Cindy Sheehan in parks around Larchmont

Candlelight vigil for all the fallen in Iraq - Our garden in Hastings on Hudson, NY Hosted by Monique Rothman
Candlelight vigil in our garden. Bring umbrellas if it rains.

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Memorial Park in front of Municiple Bldg, Wayne NJ Hosted by Jane Hastings
Please support our candlelight vigil.Our goal s to remind people of the sacrifices being made by Cindy Sheehan, our troops and their families. Bring candles ,signs, and thoughts of peace.

Vigil to support Cindy Sheehan - Next to the Square House in Rye, NY Hosted by Progressive Alliance of Westchester
Please join us for this important vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan. Bring candles, flashlights, signs. This is an opportunity to stand up against the war and really support the soldiers and their families.

We Stand in Support of Cindy Sheehan and Against the War - Fountain in White Plains, NY Hosted by Jonathan Mernit
Cindy Sheehan has asked supporters to hold candlelight vigils in their communities to remind people of the terrible price of war. Please bring candles and signs. This vigil is to solemnly come together and mark the sacrifice of Cindy and other families and say Bring the Troops Home Now in a quiet, dignified, respectful, and safe manner.

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Patriots Park in Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY Hosted by Barbara Carr
This vigil is to show support for Cindy Sheehan. Four legged friends are welcome. While I will have candles, please feel free to bring your own. There is parking at the library and at the village hall.

Camp Casey Vigil for Peace - Red Bank Post Office, Broad Street, Red Bank NJ Hosted by Margaret Rice Moir
Join a silent vigil to support the courageous efforts of Cindy Sheehan to save more mothers from suffering her own heartache. Hate this war? Join us and be part of the solution. Bring candles and signs showing your support.

VIGIL FOR CINDY SHEEHAN - Rt. 59 and Middletown Rd, Nanuet NY Hosted by Alma Evans
We will just be standing alongside the road (Rt.59) all people and pets are welcome. there is a parking lot right there so theres room for planty or vehicles

Camp Cindy Candlelight Vigil - River Rd. and Raritan Ave., Highland Park NJ Hosted by Tina Weishaus
Join The Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War in a silent, candlelight vigil to honor the fallen sons and daughters and demand their immediate return.

Kinnelon Candlelight Vigil - Borough Hall Lawn - Municipal Complex, Kinnelon NJ Hosted by Jo Sippie-Gora
We'll stand quietly, to show support for Cindy Sheehan's quest to speak with the President. Plenty of parking available, handicap accessible and level ground. Help us show that Kinnelon cares about our troops and their families!

Vigil for Cindy Sheehan - Gazebo at RockawayTwp/Borough-Parks Lake, Rockaway, NJ Hosted by Stacey Gregg.
We'll stand quietly, to show support for Cindy Sheehan's quest to speak with the President. Plenty of parking available, handicap accessible and level ground. Help us show that Morris County and Rockaway Citizens care about our troops and their families sacrifices. Walk around The Park's Lake and send Protective Energy and prayers for our troups to come home Now, may they return Quickly and Safely and for the President of the USA to show respect of Cindy Sheehan's loss of a child for our Country and to do what any other president would have done by now and meet with her.

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