As of today, 5-27-07, there have been 3,730 coalition deaths -- 3,454 Americans in Iraq and 575 coalition deaths -- 386 Americans in Afganistan!
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U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Sirko
The photo's are of the many who helped, Stevens family members to friends to volunteers, from the assembly of the crosses, to the ‘Prayer and Peace’ Vigil on 5-26-07 which were also held on the 27th and Memorial Day the 28th 2007.
Summer Lipford
Laurie Sirko (L) comforts her mother Summer Lipford, next to a pair of military boots bearing the name of her son, U.S. Army Pfc. Steven Sirko, during the "Eyes Wide Open: The Human cost of War" exhibition on the National Mall, May 12, 2006, in Washington, D.C.
The tributes intent is a visual, of 'Honor', to those who have fallen, the sheer number already. To also bring to ones mind the families left behind and the many innocents of the countries of both theaters of operation! Those who are Truely Sacrificing!
Anyone interested in displaying the Arlington South crosses, can email organizers at Statesville Memorial
The first song is by Eric Lynn and called 'Just Like 1984'. You can visit Eric's Myspace Site to find out more about him and to hear some more of his songs.
The second song is by a new friend and veteran Tom Chelston called 'I Miss You'. You can find out more about Tom, who is a six year veteran of the USMC and USN as an infantry medic serving with the 1st Marine Division and 3rd Marine Division, at TomSongs. He has a number of other songs as well as video presentations at the site, and more.
A few News Reports and Articles about the Memorial:
‘Arlington Cemetery of the South’ in Statesville
Field of crosses honors fallen troops
'Arlington South' growing in Statesville
Mini-Arlington remembrances spring up in other cities
Mother of fallen soldier organizes peace vigil
Holiday displays to depict war dead
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