Fascism: A guide for study and resistance
Gates of Heaven Synagogue
James Madison Park
302 E. Gorham Street
Madison, WI 53703
1 p.m. Monday – May 30, 2022
James Madison Park, Gates of Heaven Building
Hosted by Veterans For Peace – Clarence Kailin Chapter 25
Madison, Wisconsin
Guest Speaker
Veterans For Peace, National, Executive Director
“Building/sustaining movement against militarism & war”
– With discussion of current world situation
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This time of the year, those of us involved with Veterans for Peace, believe it is important to recognize the significant loss of lives that our nation [and the world] have experienced. We may have borders, but we are also a part of this world. Understanding our loss may be a step in changing our ways. Having empathy for the loss of others is another step towards change and progress.
In a few hours, we placed around 7,000 simulated grave markers. Although, the early risers may have been putting down the design as early as 6am, who knows. I was sleeping at that time.
“Donuts, coffee, peanuts, soda and wonderful conversation made the job…” – Tom Glassel
“Volunteers gathered at Olbrich Park on Saturday to help Veterans for Peace Chapter #25 set up the Memorial Mile.
Over the past two years, the long stretch of tombstones that are placed to remind people of the worst cost of war could not be set up because of COVID-19.
On Saturday though, with the community’s help, the Memorial Mile made its return.”
Link to article and video….
Channel 3 News: Memorial Mile makes return to Madison ahead of Memorial Day
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a day for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the armed forces.
Opportunity to volunteer in Madison, Sat. May 28th, starting at 9 am for a couple hours: You can help Veterans for Peace Chapter #25 set up the “Memorial Mile” along Atwood Avenue in Olbrich Park.
Because of COVID, for the past two years, we were unable to install the long stretch of tombstones, which we have created as a remembrance of one of the worst costs of war. We find the world today in a hazardous state and believe it is important to again install the Memorial Mile as a reminder of the costs of war, particularly when use of nuclear weapons is now “on the table”.
Do you think you might be able to assist with the Memorial Mile this year? Let us know as soon as you can. Let us know if you can bring friends.
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Volunteers are critical to installation of the 6,000+ tombstones (Photo by Paul McMahon)