Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center

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Pictures by Duende Vision Studios

The Crosses of Lafayette, an installation of wooden crosses, Jewish Stars of David, and Muslim crescents on private property in Lafayette , CA , represents the number of United States soldiers who have died in Iraq since the beginning of the war (4,362 as of this writing--916 in Afghanistan) . The goal is to place one cross for each slain soldier. New crosses will be added as new deaths are reported. The crosses and other symbols are a memorial to the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. The supporters of this project—the Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, Lamorinda Peace Group , and various concerned citizens—want to explore the causes of war, find a way to swiftly end the present conflict, and prevent future wars from ever happening.
For a continuing chronicle of news about the crosses, go to http://beclear.blogspot.com/.

Wednesday, November 11, 5:15 PM
Veterans Day Vigil
The Crosses of Lafayette, Deer Hill and Oak Hill Rd, across from the Lafayette BART station
Special guest speakers: Josh Stieber and Conor Curran, both Iraq War Veterans who have cycled over 3.000 miles across the country speaking at many events and challenging the assumptions of the ongoing Iraq and Afghanistan Occupations.
We will come together in peaceful fellowship, to express our grief for the loss of life in Iraq and determination to put an end to this war. Please join us.

Lafayette Crosses Work Party

Help put up and paint new crosses first and third Sundays, 10 AM to 12 Noon;
First Sunday meditation sessions led by Nora Mukai-Rosenbaum, 10:30 AM;
Deerhill Rd. across from Lafayette BART . Donations for materials can be sent to Jeff Heaton,
3576 Terrace Way , Lafayette , CA 94549 .

David Mendelson has created a slide show with audio of the Lafayette Crosses at: http://www.davidmendelsonphotography.com/

Click here to see previous Lafayette Crosses Peace Vigil Photos