Wisconsin Candlelight Vigils for 2000 Killed in Iraq

[sybylla]

There is an old proverb that says a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds. Now is as fine a time as any for a good deed and there's plenty of opportunity tomorrow night to show our support for the families of the fallen and ask for peace.

The list below is from MoveOn.org's website as of 5:45 on October 25 and is likely to change quite regularly before tomorrow evening.

Click on the link below for an updated list of vigils near you, to register, or to host one yourself.
http://www.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=29&zip=54479&=&id=6199-3314671-M6yV76myzhHFcCyVfdMYuQ&t=7

2000 Too Many Vigil
Riverview Expressway - E. Side of Bridge
1 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Hosted by Tom O'Brien
Description Candellight vigil - bring signs and candles and lanterns to light the signs

Vigil for 2000 Killed in Iraq
Arts Block-4th Street Downtown Wausau
1 registered participant(s) (200 maximum)
Wausau,WI 54403
Hosted by Evie Tate Nienhuis
Description A vigil for the 2000 soldiers killed in Iraq.

2K Why? Vigil
Federal Building on Barstow
2 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hosted by Myron Buchholz
Description 2K Why Vigil. Federal Building on Barstow in Eau Claire. The area is handicapable.

Vigil for the Iraqi dead
Dallas Park
0 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Dallas, WI 54733
Hosted by May Hall
Description Vigil in the Dallas park

Candle Light Vigil
Main and Algoma (Sundial)
6 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Hosted by Gary Jepson
Description Sponsor: Winnebago Peace and Justice Center 2,000 candles will be lit. (Courtesy Blyth Homescent Candles) Opera House Square (Peace Park) at the Sundial

Vigil 2,000
SHue's Pond in Downtown hayward.
0 registered participant(s) (50 maximum)
Hayward, WI 54843
Hosted by Carol Hannah
Description Join us at Shue's Pond near downtown Hayward. From Highway 63, at light, turn toward Coop's Pizza, go a few blocks. Easy to find. Good parking.

Vigial Honoring the victims of the Iraq war
Rennabohm Park corner of Regent and EauClaire Ave
0 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Madison, WI 53705
Hosted by frances b haeberli
Description This is peaceful vigal with candles to honor all of the victums of the Iraq conflict, both US citizens and the unamed thousands of Iraqi citizens. We will meet at6:30 pm to hold a circle of silent remembrance for one hour. After which those who wish to stay may speak their minds and be heard by one another.

2000 TOO MANY
State Street Corner of Capitol Square
36 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Madison, WI 53703
Hosted by Dennis Coyier
Description 2000 dead American soldiers is 2000 too many. Return Our Troops -- End The Occupation

Iraq Vigil
University Library Mall or Capitol area
8 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Madison, WI 53703
Hosted by Molly Plunkett
Description Plan to briefly gather at Library Mall to give honor and prayer and then disperse to line University Avenue with candles. Total expected event time: 1 HOUR. ANOTHER LOCATION MAY BECOME NECESSARY,SO PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES.

Vigil to Mourn Deaths in Iraq War
Bike Trail Bridge over Bus. Hwy, 18-151
27 registered participant(s) (250 maximum)
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Hosted by Nina Cheney Mills
Description Those interested in gathering to mourn the ever-rising death toll in the war on Iraq are invited to gather on the bike trail bridge which crosses above Business Highway 18-151 in Mount Horeb.

vigil
Monroe St.
2 registered participant(s) (150 maximum)
madison, WI 53711
Hosted by LIonel
Description vigil for the 2000 soldiers killed in Iraq

Vigil for the 2000
Janesville City Hall
3 registered participant(s) (300 maximum)
Janesville, WI 53545
Hosted by Rock Co. Citizens For Peace
Description The vigil is to support the families of the 2000 soldiers and will be held on the sidewalk on Jackson street in front of the Janesville City Hall at 6:30 PM.

Wauwatosa Peace Walk and Talk
76th and North Ave--Longfellow School Side
0 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Hosted by michael K Duffey
Description This is a weekly Wednesday night peace vigil going on at this location since early September. We bring candles and banners. For the past two weeks we have been collecting signatures for a referndum question in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee to immediately withdraw our forces from Iraq.

Two Thousand Deaths Too Many
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., just north of the War Memorial Bldg.
30 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Hosted by Peace Action Wisconsin
Description Candlelight Vigil 6-7:30 pm Program 7:30-8 pm

Candle Light Peace Vigil
Highway 50 and Warren Street
1 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Hosted by Anna Marie Klish
Description My purpose in hosting the vigil is to make people aware of the continuing war and loss of life. Let's honor the sacrifice our soldiers and their families are making. The vigil will be outside and is handicap accessible.

As you find new vigils or hear of one not at MoveOn.org, please share them on this thread.

Peace. :patriot:

[RevCheesehead]

1. If you can't make a vigil, please consider lighting a candle at home.

I'm using my electric Christmas candles (hey, they'd be going up in a few weeks anyways).

[sybylla]

2. Updates - new and changed vigils

NOTE: all vigils begin at 6:30 unless otherwise stated.

NEW
2000 Candle light vigil
Chippewa County Court House
0 registered participant(s) (50 maximum)
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Hosted by Gaylord Oppegard
Description This vigil will be held on the court house lawn just off the street. This is a handicapped accessible area.


Remembrance Vigil
Veterans Memorial, Downtown Menomonie
0 registered participant(s) (75 maximum)
Menomonie, WI 54751
Hosted by Marion Lang
Description The vigil will include reading the names of Wisconsin men and women who have lost their lives in this conflict. Please bring a candle, matches, and a jar to protect the flame. Vigil will last about 45 minutes.


Saving grace
4th St. west of 5th Ave.
0 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Park Falls, WI 54552
Hosted by Frank LaPore III
Description No pets vary clean home we accomidate handicap


"How many more?" Vigil
Richland County Courthouse lawn
0 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Richland Center, WI 53581
Hosted by William Davis
Description Folks are being asked to gather on the courthouse lawn at 6:30 with candles or flashlights. Very short program. The event should last approximately half an hour.


War Casualty Vigil
City Park, corner of North Street and Drew
2 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Appleton, WI 54911
Hosted by Mary Murray
Description Informal gathering of people wishing to acknowledge the loss of all who have died in Iraq. Bring your family and friends, bring lighters or candles or flashlights and share a moment of silence....


Green Bay Candlelight Vigil
Corner of Mason St & Webster Av
14 registered participant(s) (200 maximum)
Green Bay, WI 54301
Hosted by Gerald A Geiser
Description Candlelight vigil. Host request poems,songs,or prayers appropriate for a short memorial service.


Gathering for peace
Northland College
0 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Ashland, WI 54806
Hosted by Melissa Helman
Description I would like to gather all those interested in a few moments of silence tommorrrow around 6:30 P.M. In front of the Ponzio Center, on campus. We will have candles, petitions, signs, and words to express our thoughts on this matter. It will be sponsored by Roots For Change, a politcial organization on campus to promote peace and equality amongts all. Any Questions, or for directions, please contact me at : 715-682-1649. Thanks, Melissa Helman


abc peace north vigil
ashland bandshell
0 registered participant(s) (495 maximum)
ashland, WI, 54806
Hosted by jeff silbert
Description candelight vigil commemorating and honoring the 2000 lost lives


Watertown Peace and Democracy Coalition Vigil
Veterans' Park: Milwaukee & 4th Streets
4 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Watertown, WI 53094
Hosted by Penny Eiler
Description Candle light vigil held in Veterans' Park. There will be reading of Wisconsin's war dead. There will be an opportunity for everyone to share a brief reading, prayer or peom. Bring a candle to light the light of peace.


Vigil for Peace
Monolithic Dome Home near LS and S.26th St
2 registered participant(s) (50 maximum)
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Hosted by Paul Stitt
Description Handicap accessible. We have a very friendly dog. Come have Wine and Bread from 7 to 9 pm


Platteville City Park
City Park
0 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Platteville, WI 53818
Hosted by Kerry McCabe
Description We will meet with candles in hand at the gazebo. There we will reflect upon those lost in this war.


Vigil for 2000 Killed in Iraq
main street in Random Lake
1 registered participant(s) (15 maximum)
Random Lake, WI 53075
Hosted by Julie Hausner
Description handicap accessible, dogs and a cat on site, coffee will be available, dress for the weather, please bring your own candle


Peace Waukesha
Cutler Park
1 registered participant(s) (500 maximum)
Waukesha, WI 53188
Hosted by Don Schiewer
Description Vigil for 2000 Dead Soldiers http://www.ackme.net/peace_waukesha Others will be there starting at 6pm


candle light for peace
Goetzinger residence
0 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Hosted by Jennifer Goetzinger
Description public invited should they want to. on my front porch, back yard and front yard


Peace Vigil-2,000 Dead
Highway 31 at Highway 20, Mt. Pleasant WI
0 registered participant(s) (200 maximum)
Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406
Hosted by Dr. Kenneth Yorgan
Description 10 a.m. Saturday, October 29,2005. Working to get 2,000 people each to hold placard with a number for each of the American war dead. Outdoors, rain, snow, shine or freezing weather.

Changed
2K Why? Vigil
Moved to Clock Tower at UWEC
5 registered participant(s) (100 maximum)
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hosted by Myron Buchholz
Description 2K Why Vigil. We have moved the venue to the Clock Tower on UWEC campus.

And still nothing closer to me than a 45 minute drive. I keep crossing my fingers, though.

[ewagner]

3. I'll be at the vigil in Rapids

looks like "the good Mayor" is going with me...maybe one other.

Is Goddess40 hosting the vigil in Wausau?

on edit: I'll try to post pictures tonight.....:hi:

[sybylla]

4. Ah, well, I will be with you and the mayor in spirit

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

I can't afford to give up that much time tonight. If there was one closer, I'd be there.

If I had more time, I'd host it myself and save everyone the gas. Dang-it-all!

[goddess40]

5. Just got back from the Wausau vigil

actually we went for pie before we came home.

We had a nice turn out, 54, for such short notice. Most saw the little blurb in the newspaper and decided to turn out for it.

I was interviewed by WSAU 55 radio so it will be interesting how they spin it.

[ewagner]

8. WSAU?

that should be interesting....

my guess? They'll spin it as a liberal "party" "celebrating" the death of the troops....

[undeterred]

6. I went to a vigil in Madison

Nice turnout, very emotional. Maybe 100 people. They read the names of the troops from WI who have died.

[ewagner]

7. Wisconsin Rapids Vigil

Good turnout...maybe 35-38 people. On the bridge over the Wisconsin River.

Got press coverage from Wisconsin Rapids Tribune and WAOW (Channel 9) out of Wausau.

My camera batteries burned out (I think I flipped the switch to "on" when I put it in the case) and I didn't have any spares.

Saw at least two DUers there ( :hi: )

All-in-all it was well done and somewhat solemn.

on edit: hizzhoner the Mayor ended up not going... :(