They have the courage to speak out. Will you listen?
Iraq veterans and family members will talk about what it really means to participate in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
Time: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Doors open 6:30 pm, Place: Valley Cities Jewish Community Center 13164 Burbank Blvd., between Fulton & Coldwater Tickets at the door, suggested donation .00, students .50
? no one turned away for lack of funds.
Live Music by?Playing In Traffic?. Premiere of ?Beyond Babylon,? a documentary short exploring the true cost of the Iraq war, by Christie and Dennis Davis.
Organizers: Neighbors for Peace & Justice, San Fernando Valley
Speakers/Panelists: * ** 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. *** Vickie Castro and Jane Bright, with the Gold Star Families for Peace, an organization made up of parents who have lost their children in this war. *** 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 Glen 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.
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