September 13, 2007 memorial vigil for Dave Cline
Wednesday vigil at the National Guard
Armory in Teaneck, NJ,
August 30, 2006
Click here to see information about past events.
May 9, 2007 vigil and memorial for Matthew Fenton   
(1982-2006). Matthew died from injuries suffered in Iraq.
Click here to see photos and speeches from the August 25,
2007 March For Peace, Equality, Jobs, and Justice
We mourn the death of MFSO member, Al
Zappala, of Philadelphia. Al and Celeste's son,
Sherwood Baker, was killed in Iraq on April 26,
2004.This photo was taken at the march in New
Orleans. Al is second on the right.
March 10, 2010
23
7th consecutive vigil
deaths of US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan
Join veterans, military families, and area residents
Bring the Troops Home NOW! vigil in Teaneck
Every Wednesday
4:30 – 6:00 pm
National Guard Armory.
Teaneck Road and Liberty Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666

4382 U.S. Troops killed in Iraq (www.icasualties.org)
1019 U.S. Troops killed in Afghanistan
More than 1 million Iraqi people – dead
Thousands of Afghan people - dead
Each one – someone’s son or daughter
More than $960 billion spent on wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
since 2001


Sponsored by:
Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County Chapter www.mfsobergencounty.org.
Veterans for Peace, Chapter 21 NJ. www.vetsforpeace21.blogspot.com.
Teaneck Peace and Justice Coalition www.teaneckpeace.blockspot.com.

These peace cranes were delivered to the
White House. June, 2009
Most recent billboard
713  Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ
                   
See Record Article and video of our December 2, 2009 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT
OBAMA'S PLAN FOR AFGHANISTAN. Click here

Hannah
Demonstration on Dec. 2, 2009 in response to President Obama's
announcement of a troop surge.
At office of Congressman Rothman in Hackensack. The 223rd
consecutive vigil was held at the same time at the armory in Teaneck.
Jean Hopewell and Frank Wagner
January 20, 2010

Speak Out - Sing Out

Lift Your Voices Against the Wars on Iraq and Afghanistan!

An evening of poetry and song on the 7th anniversary of the war on Iraq

Friday, March 19, 2010
7:00 - doors open

Open mic
Children, teens - all the way through seniors are invited to read a poem or other short piece, sing a song, or play
music related to the wars.
Active duty troops, veterans, military families – it’s YOUR chance to be heard, too.

St. Anastasia Church. The Redmond Center
1095 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, just north of Route 4
Plenty of parking. Near bus routes.
Refreshments, literature table, sign up for future actions

Partial list of performers:
Father Bill O’Malley- St. Anastasia Church, singer
Walter Nygard – poet, Vice President of Veterans for Peace, Chapter 21 NJ, Sam Nygard – poet
Anne Sadowski, - poet, Dayl Wise – poet, Post Traumatic Press, Veterans for Peace
Rob Lange - musician, Allison Koffler – poet, James McCallum – poet/songwriter
Joe Sharone and ROXANNE – guitarist and singer, Jessica Schwartz - poet
Tamra Hayden – singer/songwriter, John Fenton – Gold Star Father, poet (poem read by Nancy Nygard)
Jan Barry - poet, Veterans for Peace, Co-founder of Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Arya Jenkins - (poet….)

Sponsored by:
Military Families Speak Out, Bergen County Chapter www.mfsobergencounty.org
Veterans for Peace, Chapter 21 NJ  www.vetsforpeace21.blogspot.com
NJ Peace Action www.njpeaceaction.org, Bergen County Green Party www.bergencountygreenparty.org
Leonia Vigil Group, Teaneck Peace and Justice Coalition www.teaneckpeace.blockspot.com  

Please participate in these demonstrations marking the 7th anniversary of the wars.
Wednesday, March 17
Teaneck Vigil: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Press conference: 5:00 pm
National Guard Armory. Teaneck Road and Liberty Road. Teaneck, NJ
  
Thursday, March 18
  Vigil. 5:30– 6:30 pm
  Ft. Lee Vigil Group. Lemoine Avenue and Bruce Reynolds Boulevard. Ft. Lee, NJ

Saturday, March 20 March on Washington to demand an immediate end to the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan. Bus
to leave from Teaneck, NJ. $45. For more info. Ed Fanning - fasteddie55@gmail.com
  
Sunday, March 21
  Vigil. 4:30 – 5:00.
  Leonia Vigil Group. Broad Avenue and Ft. Lee Road in Leonia