Candlelight Vigil For Peace Sept. 21
Posted on Saturday, 6 of September , 2008 at 1:01 pm
PLATTSBURGH– Members and supporters of North Country Democracy for America, and the Plattsburgh chapter of Veterans for Peace will gather for a Candlelight Vigil for Peace Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
The hour-long Vigil will be held at the base of the Macdonough Monument across from City Hall in downtown Plattsburgh. Everyone is invited to join in this community event.
The purpose of the Candlelight Vigil is to bring community members together in support of peace and non-violence. The event is also being planned in commemoration of the International Day of Peace, which the United Nations General Assembly designated as Sept. 21.
The organizers said the program is dedicated to peace awareness and remembrance of lives lost during the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. A reading of names New York State Military members who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be held. As well, a prayer lead by clergy and other words will be spoken in support of peace.
North Country Democracy for America is a progressive citizens action group made up of North Country neighbors working in support of peace and justice.
For more information, please contact Bill Provost at (518) 593-0587 or billprovost04@charter.net The North Country Democracy for America website is located at www.ncdfa.org 9-6-08
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