March 19th is the 5th Anniversary of the start of the US war against Iraq. Since then almost 4,000 of our military have died along with 50,000 wounded. Add another 1,000 coalition forces lost. In addition to this the conservative estimate of loss of life for the Iraqi people is 100,000 with many reporting agencies say that it could be 500,000 along with two million refugees. In economic cost this has bled a trillion dollars from our national budget, leaving gaping holes in much needed services and programs.

In response to this tragic anniversary, America In Solidarity along with the Micah Project of First United Methodist Church, MoveOn.Org, World Can't Wait, Christian Witness for Peace in Iraq, Witness for Peace and others will be hosting a vigil at First Congregational Church (918 Division Avenue Tacoma, Washington) on March 19, 2008 at 7:30PM We will gather in the sanctuary and then proceed to make our witness
outside. There will be a desert potluck at the church following the vigil. Attendees are encouraged to bring extra candles and a desert to share. There is parking along the side streets and limited parking in the lot behind the church.