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5 YEARS TOO MANY

Fitchburg, MA

March 19, 2008 05:00PM to 07:00PM

Hosted by Montachusett Coalition for Peace & Justice

Event Description:

*CALL TO ACTION*

Montachusett Coalition for Peace & Justice -
Veterans For Peace - Ron Kovic Chapter
Guest speaker: Ed O'Reilly, candidate for U.S. Senate
http://www.edoreilly.com/

Ron Kovic phone contact to our event:
Ron Kovic is a Vietnam veteran, former Marine Corps sergeant and author of Born on the 4th of July. Mr. Kovic along with Oliver Stone was the co-screenwriter of the film BORN ON THE 4th of JULY released in December 1989. This Academy Award-winning motion picture starring Tom Cruise is based on the life of Ron Kovic.
Mr. Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in Vietnam on Jan. 20, 1968. He has been paralyzed and in a wheelchair ever since. Mr. Kovic is an accomplished author and painter. He continues to work for peace.

Please join us for a civil public assembly to demonstrate opposition to the war in Iraq as thousands of our fellow citizens of good conscience simultaneously march on Washington D.C. Please bring an appropriate sign/banner, candles, or use one of our various extras.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - BRING THEM HOME

"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism"
~Thomas Jefferson

Event Type: March 19th Actions

Max Attendees: 500 (Currently 12 Registered)

Location:
881 Main Street
Directions:
Upper Commons Park across from the Fitchburg Post Office
See map below

Questions? Email the Host