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Click here http://www.truemajorityaction.org/postcard/ to see a 90-second video that shows why America should cut its giant nuclear arsenal. Folks, The first day of our annual
Aug 6 - 9 Vigil remembering the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was wet,
hot, steamy and humid. For the first 10 hours there were only three of us Catholic
Workers out at the Offutt gate - Jerry Ebner of the Omaha CW, Ed Bloomer and
myself, Des Moines CWers. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. we were deluged by a giant
rain and thunder storm. We were soaked to the bone. By the end of the day, we
were all dried out, sticky and nasty in the heat and humidity. The last two hours we were joined by Gina and Dave Zebolsky of Omaha. At the end of the day, Jerry Ebner brought two guest from his CW House, Mark and Steve, to pick us up. Their presence swelled our numbers to seven. (See photo attached. Top Row LtoR Frank Cordaro, Dave Zebolsky and Jerry Ebner. Bottom Row LtoR Ed Bloomer, Steve and Mark. Gina Zebolsky taking photo.) We still have two and a half days of vigiling left - it is not too late to join us for part or all of the remaining vigil. (see invite below for details.) Frank Cordaro Invite to Annual Aug 6 to 9 Vigil at the gates of Offutt AFB The DM and Omaha CW Communities invite you to join us for our annual 3 1/2 day "shake and bake" vigil at the gates of Offutt Air Force Base, in Bellevue, NE. home of the Strategic Nuclear (StratCom) and the US Military Space Commands. Come stand, pray and do
penance with us. Or come and sit, bring a blanket, or foldeable chair, water
jugs, ice chest, umbrellas for the sun and rain and food to share. Just come
for an hour or two and share your hope for peace as we commemorate the Anniversary
of the USA atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan on Aug 6 and 9, 1945. This year's vigil begins Monday Aug 6th at 8 a.m. the hour the USA dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, at the Kinney gate and main entrance of Offutt AFB. The vigil ends Thursday Aug 9th at 11 a.m., the hour the USA dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki. The vigil will begin at 8 a.m. each day and last until 8 p.m. (12 hours) to Thursday Aug 9th. On Aug 9th the vigil concludes with a prayer circle and possible line crossing at 11 a.m. Over night hospitality is available at Holy Family Parish in Omaha (1715 Izard St) starting Sunday evening Aug 5th. The church only offers floor space. Bring your own bed roll and pillow. If you need a bed, you really need to contact us before hand to insure we find one for you. Everyone is welcome, especially those in the Omaha area! Come for an hour or for the whole three days. Contacts: Frank Cordaro, DMCW, Jerry Ebner, Omaha CW, |
