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Memorial Day Vigil
May 24, 2014 @ 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Vigil
A Time to Remember
9 AM – Noon
On May 24 of Memorial Day weekend, thousands of Long Islanders will flock to Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show which demonstrates military airpower and weapons.
On that same day, peace activists from Long Island will gather for their Tenth Annual Peace Vigil to remind beach-goers that Memorial Day is a sacred day dedicated by our nation to mourn the loss of American lives killed in war.
- Come to distribute flyers explaining the true meaning of Memorial Day
- Come to reflect upon the victims of wars, still suffering in mind and spirit.
- Come to honor the fallen.
- Come to call for an end to all wars.
Park at Field 4 – Come early for best parking space!!! Fee $10
Assemble by the plaza near the “needle” tower.
Weather alert May 24 7 AM www.paxchristilongisland.org
Further details: Email paxchristili@aol.com
To help set up, please arrive by 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE WEAR A BLACK T SHIRT OR TOP
Organized by Pax Christi LI in partnership with Code Pink LI, LI Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives, North Country Peace Group, South Country Peace Group, PeaceSmiths, SOAW, Suffolk Peace Network, Veterans for Peace LI, Women in Black