CodePink welcomes President Bush to the Valley of the Sun

Please join us as we stand up and speak out! Let's be sure that George Bush hears from Arizonans "loud and clear". We need thousands on the streets in the morning!

Our friends at CodePink Phoenix have all the details on their web site. Check it out... http://www.codepinkphx.org/local_events.html. Then plan to join us bright and early in El Mirage on Monday morning!

Word has it that there might be a surprise visit from a CodePink version of "Chicken George"!

Members of Progressive Democrats of America www.pdamerica.org can check in at the CodePink "Hospitality Tent" to connect with other PDA'ers and to help out!

Come early and bring lots of water, umbrellas and sun screen. I hope to see you in the morning!
in peace and solidarity
Sherry Bohlen

Weddings and Al Sharpton

Martin Sheen visits Camp Casey

Martin Sheen visited Camp Casey and led a Catholic rosary that incorporated the reading of the names of 50 U.S. servicepersons killed in Iraq. Interspersed in the reading of the names, a chorus sang religious hymns from many different faiths. Upon taking the stage, Martin Sheen declared that many had been silent far too long about what's happening and he hoped that Cindy would be the catalyst for changing that. After posing for a photo op with members of Iraq Veterans Against the War, he joined the nightly Camp Casey sunset taps ceremony.

Photo by Jeff Paterson. Copywrite 2005

Ian provided the lastest from Crawford

The Sunrise Report (sort of) from Crawford

We just got reconnected...BIG rain storm last night and this morning...but as everything here at Camp Casey II, the rain was a welcome inconvenience cooling us down and cleansing the world.

The inter-faith service held today was very moving with Christianity, Judaism, and Islam represented as well as a secular sermon with those of all faiths encircling the orator in a show of respect and solidarity.

The Reverend Al Sharpton gave a rousing sermon and is now meeting with Cindy.

This morning the tent was filled with the scent of 3000 roses that had been delivered to adorn the crosses in Arlington West.

Two counter protestors were screaming profanity from the road as they walked past the camp. As they reached our parked cars, they began pulling off bumper stickers. As they passed Ann Wright, one of the group leaders, one of the counter-protestors shoved Ms. Wright by pushing her shoulder.

The Crawford Sherrifs promptly arrested the two and whisked them off to jail.

Kim may be headed home...she is looking for a ride to catch her flight, but if she does not she will return Monday...and she comes with a profound message...

And the message is PEACE.

Ian from Camp Casey II