Iraq Summer: Support the Troops, End the War Vigil in Ames tonight

If you are in Ames consider stopping by this event.

Iowa 'Iraq Summer' Campaign, Dozens of Concerned Iowans to Join "Support the Troops, End the War" Vigil

Vigil to Follow 'Iraq Summer' "Support the Troops, End the War" Yard Sign Drive in Ames Today

Ames, IA – Please join the 'Iraq Summer' Campaign and dozens of concerned Iowans who want to see a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq from 5-6 PM on Wednesday, August 1st on the corner of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue for a "Support the Troops, End the War" vigil. The vigil will follow canvassing of local neighborhoods in Ames for fellow Iowans who would like to demonstrate their support for our brave military with a "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign.

The Americans Against Escalation in Iraq 'Iraq Summer' Campaign officially kicked off its "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign drive in Altoona last week as part an ongoing effort to convince Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Tom Latham to change course and vote for the safe and responsible redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq. The first yard sign of the 6,000 sign statewide campaign drive was planted in the yard of Dr. Larry Koenig, a lifelong Republican who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and whose daughter and son joined the United States Army. His son is currently on active duty.

"Iraq Summer" is a nationwide, 10-week long campaign with nearly 100 organizers in 15 states and 40 congressional districts to turn up the heat on Republican members of Congress who have opposed setting a timeline to bring a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq. The effort will culminate with a national "Take a Stand" day on August 28th, when Members of Congress will have the opportunity to explain their stance on the war to their constituents in a town hall setting.

WHO: Iowa 'Iraq Summer' Campaign, Dozens of Concerned Iowans

WHAT: "Support the Troops, End the War" Vigil

WHEN: Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 from 5-6 PM

WHERE: Corner of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue in Ames