On a hot and sunny Memorial Day, Members of Lake Area Peace Partners and Military Families Speak Out marched in support of Bill Schuerer's campaign for Congress. Bill, a member of Military Families Speak Out, is running an independant campaign in an effort to give voters a choice. The incumbant Democrat in the district is essentially right of center on issues that matter to many - especially the war in Iraq...as is her Republican opponent.
We marched behind a group of antique cars and ahead of a Catholic Grade School. The parade was well attended. We met an Illinois Guardsman who will deploy with his unit next month to Iraq.
A Gold Star Mom from the western suburbs wrote an excellent piece for the Tribune for the holiday. The link can be found here.
Another MFSO Mom marched with Rep Jan Shakovsky on the North Shore.
Unfortunately, our MFSO member scheduled to speak at the Chicago VVAW event broke her leg (ouch!) and a substitute speaker could not be found. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Pictures from Wauconda will be posted above.
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