DC Metro Action is a listing of local actions, entertainment, volunteer opportunities and the occasional rant on a wide range of socially just issues.
contact me at dcmetroaction@comcast.net
Action of the Day Many of these action alerts are found on the listservs and websites of organizations listed in our "Act Locally" section (Left).
Thursday, October 21, 2004
One Thousand Coffins
The Iraq War Memorial will honor American war dead by displaying a flag-draped coffin for each of the more than 1,000 American servicemen and -women killed to date in the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
The ceremonial display will stretch down both sides of the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and will open for public viewing and solemn tribute on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. a formal ceremony of honor will begin with a reading of the soldiers' names, followed by the playing of taps.
Volunteer coffin builders are needed and will gather at 8 a.m. For more information or to volunteer assembling, draping and placing coffins, please contact Pat Elder.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
All original content (C) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Michael Schlesinger