Oklahoma Independent Media Center

Remembering the Human Cost of War
5th anniversary of the Iraq War

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
7:30pm - 8:30pm
OK State Capitol - South Steps
21st & N. LIncoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

A vigil to remember the human cost of war will take place on the south steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Rev. Robin Meyers, from the Mayflower Congregational Church, will lead in the reading of the 79 OK Fallen soldiers who have died in Iraq. Speakers include: Gold Star fathers Warren Henthorn and John Scripsick, Dr. Katherine Scheirman, USAF Col (Ret) and State Senator Connie Johnson.

Bring a flashlight with a cup or paper cone attached to make an "Oklahoma candle". Actual candles are NOT ALLOWED at the Capitol Plaza.

There will be 6 vigils in Oklahoma and nearly 900 across the nation Wednesday evening, March 19th.

Please join us.