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Memorial Day: Honor ALL victims of war

Posted on May 31, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Letter to the editor, mid-Valley newspapers, May 30, 2021 “This Memorial Day, honor the fallen U.S. war hero if you will. But, where is the memorial day for victims of U.S. aggression? If you have studied the true history of … Continue reading →

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2021 Memorial Day Commemoration

Posted on May 28, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Hosted by the New York City chapter of Veterans For Peace Monday, May 31, 11am PDT Register here for this Zoom event. What would Memorial Day look like if we commemorated all the victims of war, and not just the military fallen … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day contradictions

Posted on May 26, 2014 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

How does a veteran for peace approach Memorial Day?   We are conflicted. Except for the few solemn, quiet ceremonies that simply help us remember the fallen and allow personal reflection on war and its horrors, Memorial Day bursts at … Continue reading →

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