Pax Christi USA at the SOA
This November at the annual School of the Americas Vigil and Action, join Pax Christi USA for a very special event.
The Human Costs of War in Iraq
WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2007 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Presidential Room at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 1011 Veterans Parkway; Columbus, Georgia
This gathering on the eve of the annual SOA vigil and action has become one of Pax Christi USA’s most important and largest events, bringing together between 300-500 Pax Christi USA members, friends, and activists from around the nation. This year’s program includes speakers, prayer, music, and time for connecting with new and old friends.
Our speakers this year include:
Katy Zatsick Scott, whose son Jason was injured in Iraq in October 2005 and spent 8 months recuperating at Walter Reed Hospital. Katy is a member of Pax Christi USA and Military Families Speak Out.
Joe Colgan, whose son Ben was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in November 2003. Joe is a member of Pax Christi USA from the Pacific Northwest.
Ra’ed Jarrar, an Iraqi political analyst and activist working with AFSC’s Iraq Program. Raed was the country director for the only door-to-door casualty survey in post war Iraq and he also established an NGO called “Emaar” that carried out work in Baghdad and the nine cities of the south in coordinating with local authorities, community leaders and other NGOs.
This is typically a standing-room-only event, so come early for the best seating.
Pax Christi USA also reminds its members and groups who are attending the SOA Vigil and Action to wear your Pax Christi USA hats, buttons, and t-shirts, and to bring your banners. Send photos of you and your group at the vigil and action to Johnny at johnnypcusa@yahoo.com to post on the PCUSA web site and use in The Catholic Peace Voice.
