Come stand, pray and do penance with us. Share with us our hope for peace as we commemorate the Anniversary of the USA atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan on Aug 6 and 9, 1945. Contemplate with us the work and mission Offutt AFB's god-awful Commands, the challenges they pose to all life on our planet and the demonic claim the holds on the soul and spirit of our nation.

Over night hospitality is available upon request starting Friday evening Aug 5th. Call and let us know you are coming. Expect floor space in the basement of St John's Church - Creighton Uni., so bring your own bed roll and/or air mattress. If you need a bed, you really need to contact us to insure we find one for you.

Evening programs to be announced.

Everyone is welcome, especially those in the Omaha area! Come for an hour or for the whole three days. . IT WILL BE HOT, PLEASE BRING SUNGLASSES, UMBRELLAS, HATS, SUNSCREEN, WATER BOTTLES. FOLDABLE CHAIRS. WE WILL HAVE PLENTY OF WATER THERE. WE WILL LIKELY BE TAKING 1/2 HOUR SHIFTS AT THE GATE AND COMING INTO BELLEVUE, IN THE A/C FOR BREAKS AS WELL.

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The schedule for the vigil is:
Donations to the OCW for expenses are always appreciated.
Aug 5 - Friday 6:30 pm – Mass at St. John's Lower basement with Fr. Jack McCaslin. All are welcome.
7:00 pm--- Dinner provided. Please bring Drinks, and other small dishes to share with others.

Aug 6 - Saturday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vigil at Offutt /STRATCOM, at the KennyGate (http://dodlodging.net/VT_Offutt_Map.htm# )

6:00 pm Dinner at Basement of St. Johns. All are welcome, Please bring drinks, and something to share. Main meal will be provided by the OCW.

Aug 7 - Sunday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vigil at Offutt /STRATCOM, at the KennyGate (http://dodlodging.net/VT_Offutt_Map.htm# )
6:00 pm Dinner at St. Johns
Lower basement basement.All are welcome, Please bring drinks and something to share with others. Main meal will be provided by the OCW.
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Aug 8 - Monday
8 a.m. to 4p.m. Vigil at Offutt /STRATCOM, the Kenny Gate.
6:00 pm Dinner at the St. John's Lower basement. Please bring drinks and something to share with others. Main Meal will be provided by the OCW.

Aug 9 - Tuesday: Nagasaki Day: Final Vigil time
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Vigil with closing ceremony and prayer (and line crossing if anyone is up to it.)
Please let us know in advance if you are interested in the line crossing.

Contact
Jerry Ebner - cwomaha@gmail.com - 402- 502- 5887 for more info.

St John's Church - Creighton Uni. http://www2.creighton.edu/maps/

There is plenty of floor space for any and all who wish to attend from out of town.
Anyone needing a bed or any other special accommodations please contact Jerry Ebner and the folks at the Omaha CW ahead of time, or very soon.

VIDEO RESOURCES FOR HIROSHIMA/ NAGASAKI BOMBING

9 1/2 minute video reenactment on the Hiroshima bombing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9lwvImJqT0&NR=1

Democracy Now Aug 5, 2005 - Long-Suppressed Nagasaki Article Discovered
http://www.democracynow.org/2005/8/5/long_suppressed_nagasaki_article_discovered

Defying US occupation forces, George Weller was the first reporter into Nagasaki after the US dropped the atomic bomb. His 25,000 word report did not get past the US military censors. Now dead, we speak with Weller’s son who has just discovered the carbon copy of the long-suppressed article.

"The Lies Of Hiroshima Are The Lies Of Today" by John Pilger, Aug 06, 2008
http://www.zcommunications.org/zspace/commentaries/357

Jerry Ebner, Omaha CW
1104 N. 24th St. Omaha, Nebraska USA 68102
www.no-nukes.org/cwomaha
Email: cwomoha@gmail.com
402- 502- 5887

Frank Cordaro , Phil Berrigan CW House
713 Indiana Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
www.DesMoinesCatholicWorker.org
frank.cordaro@gmail.com
(515) 490-2490