The group Grandparents for Peace has announced The Naval Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Ga., as the site for a vigil in recognition of the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 11 am to 1 pm. The base is located on Charlie Smith, Sr. Hwy. (Spur 40), in St. Marys, Georgia.
Renee Mintz of St. Augustine and Florida Coordinator of Grandparents for Peace states, "We have chosen the Trident Submarine Base at St.Marys because the six nuclear subs with their intercontinental ballistic missiles carrying many hydrogen bombs are in all truth weapons of mass destruction. They represent a real danger to the future of Planet Earth. We grandparents have lived long and wonderful lives and want to hand a world over to our children and grandchildren where they can grow up free from the fear of a nuclear holocaust."
The day's activities will begin with a vigil at the Base entrance, followed by a service of remembrance in First Amendment Park(across from the main gate of the base and the site of the McIntosh Sugar mill ruins). The group will then eat together at a local restaurant (Shoney's on Hwy 40 in Kingsland,Ga., near I-95), sharing upcoming events for peace and justice.
Ms. Mintz says that members from other peace and justice groups will be present at the Stimson Gate and the First Amendment Park outside the Trident Nuclear Weapons Base. Her organization invites any grandparents in the local area, or other younger ctizens, who share similar concerns about the dangers of Trident submarines to the Vigil and the lunch that will follow at a local restaurant.
"In other words," according to longtime peace activist Robert Randall of Brunswick, GA, "this vigil and fellowship meal are for everyone of any age, but proudly sponsored by our elders." Participants are asked to bring folding chairs, signs and plenty of water. The Clarion Issue wants to add insect repellent to this list. Camden County has grown a nice crop of mosquitoes due to the recent rains.
The following groups are in support of Grandparents for Peace and the Nagasaki Day Vigil: the Florida Coalition for Peace and Justice; Pax Christi N.E. Florida; St. Augustine Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission; Wage Peace, Jacksonville; Metanoia Community, Orangedale, Florida; the From Trident to Life Campaign in the Southeast; the Central Florida Chapter of Veterans for Peace; and People for Peace and Justice of St. Augustine. For more information contact: Renee Mintz 904-825-1143 or at pepper82@comcast.net .
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