“Violence Begets Violence” Grannies for Peace annual International Day of Peace vigil, September 21st from 5 to 6 PM, Please join us!

Iran Project Vigil, 8/10/16, Photo by Mabel Leon

On Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 5 PM to 6 PM, Grannies for Peace will be gathering with other members of Women Against War and our allies in the peace and justice community at Wolf Road & Central Avenue, Colonie to highlight the urgency of waging peace in a world descending into a never ending cycle of violence.

“Violence begets violence” is the theme of our vigil”

We will stand together to call for an end to the ever expanding wars that our country is involved in.  We will instead recommend ceasefires and negotiations to end the suffering of the millions of people caught in these conflicts.

Some of the signs that we will share include: End Endless War, Diplomacy Not War, War is Not the Answer, Want Peace? No Drone Killings-No Arms Sales & Spread Love Not Hate.

Bernie rally at the armory, April 11, photo by Mabel Leon

The large banners that we will be carrying are: Grannies for Peace, War Breaks Grannies Hearts, Grannies Embrace Refugees-Spread Love Not Hate, End Racism Now, Want Peace? No Drone Killings-No Arms Sales & Wars Make Refugees.

Our vigil will share these messages with peak drive time commuters on a weekday afternoon as a living billboard to bring the issue of endless war into focus in the midst of the election season.

We invite you to save the date, September 21^st, International Day of Peace, from 5 PM to 6 PM.

Please join our colorful and urgent tableau.