Code Pink is continuing its nightly vigil at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center indefinitely. Every Friday from 8 to 10 p.m., the vigil signals the late-night arrivals of badly wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

On Friday nights there is an abundance of traffic on Georgia Avenue and much support from those driving by. Join this very welcoming group, and bring friends, candles, a sign or a banner. The messages are about supporting the troops by bringing them home alive now, and taking care of them when they get here.

Those who have participated have been moved by the experience, one that put them much closer to the real face of war. They stood with soldiers, military families, neighbors, friends and fellow peace activists in caring and spirited community. It is worth noting that all of the soldiers they have met so far support the war, even adamantly, but most were open to hearing their perspective, some truly wanting to understand it.

The Friday evening vigil is at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (7200 Georgia Ave., at Elder Street NW; North Gate). For more information, contact Ann Wilcox at 202/441-3265 or Ellen Taylor at 202/270-1861.

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