March 15th Potsdam peace rally marks 5th anniversary of Iraq War

It has been more than 5 years since Alternatives to War and
Veterans for Peace (VFP) joined in a weekly vigil in front of the Potsdam
Post Office.

"The commitment to this vigil is outstanding," said Robin McClellan, an
associate VFP member. "There hasn't been a Saturday since it started that
there weren't some dedicated people standing for their convictions about
an unnecessary and unjust war. VFP member Ruth Beebe, at age 86 and in all weather, was standing weekly until her passing at Thanksgiving."

"When this vigil began our voice was small but important." Remembered Ed Clark of North Country VFP. "Five years later, the great majority of Americans now agree with our position and are shouting for change."

Photo by R. McClellan

Click on the photo see more pictures from the March 15, 2008 peace rally.

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