| TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
| In this the darkest time of the year, our hearts are heavy as the assault against our brothers and sisters in Gaza continues. We know that the Israeli military is using drones as one of their ways to attack the civilians in Gaza, and so we continue to call on the U.S. government to help bring an end to these illegal war crimes, and no longer provide drones and other weapons to Israel. Volk Field continues to provide training to personnel in operating the RQ Shadow drone, a smaller drone that carries out reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and is likely also now weaponized. December marks the 12th anniversary of our vigils at the gates of Volk Field. We have also had multiple nonviolent civil resistance actions where we have been arrested as we peacefully walk onto the base to talk with the personnel at the gate house. So during these dark times, this will be a special vigil where we will light candles and somberly remember the victims in Gaza, remember that we are there to call on our government to end drone warfare, and remember that we are working to bring light into the world. DIRECTIONS – To reach the vigil, take the Camp Douglas exit off Interstate 90/94 between Mauston and Tomah. After exiting, take County Rd. C to the northeast. You will see the base straight ahead, but follow County Rd. C to the right and within a few blocks is a wayside park. We park our cars on the side of the road at the entrance to the wayside. There are no bathrooms available during the winter months. THE VIGIL – We will gather at the wayside around 3:30 for introductions and to review the plan for the vigil, and then process together to the gates of the base where we will hold a solemn vigil for one hour to remember those killed by drones. Participants can stand in silence or read poems and stories about the effects of drone warfare. It is important that the voices of the victims be brought to the gates of Volk Field. Bring posters if you can. A WORD ABOUT THE WEATHER – If you have questions about the vigil because of the weather, please make sure to call Joy at 608 239-4327 or Bonnie at 608-256-5088 for an update before you make the drive. CARPOOLING – If you are interested in carpooling to Volk Field from Madison, please contact Bonnie at 608-256-5088. We hope to see you at the vigil on Tuesday, December 19. If you can’t come this time, mark your calendar. We usually vigil on the 4th Tuesday of every month. If you have any questions please call or email Joy at 608 239-4327 or joyfirst5@gmail.com or Bonnie at 608-256-5088 or blb24@earthlink.net of the WNPJ member group, Wisconsin Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars. AFTER THE VIGIL – Join us for a social gathering with hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies. 5:30-6:30 pm, Hatch Public Library Community Room,111 W. State St., Mauston, WI. |
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