Sat 8/9: VIGIL for GAZA in CHICAGO // 7P, Water Tower Park

	***    Saturday, August 9th    ***
	Chicago Candlelight Vigil for Gaza

	7 PM:       Vigil, Water Tower Park, 806 N. Michigan Ave.
	7:45 PM:    Walk to Tribune Tower, 435 N. Michigan Ave.

	Follow on Twitter: #ChicagoVigil4Gaza

	Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/271452383040930/


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                             Saturday 8/9 Chicago - Candlelight Vigil for Gaza: A Call for Humanity


Chicago 8/8/14 -- Saturday, August 9, join us for a peaceful and somber candlelight vigil in remembrance of all the souls lost in the ongoing illegitimate assault on Palestinians in Gaza.

Religious figures from the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities will say a prayer and speak for humanity, peace,  justice and unity. We will also participate in a group song encouraging peace, freedom and humanity.

Participants are encouraged to wear a sign with the names and ages of Palestinian civilians recently killed by the Israeli military in Gaza pinned to their chest to give identity to the victims lost in this tragic and unjust conflict. For a list of names of Palestinians killed since July 8th, 2014 -- 1,459 names have been confirmed while the actual death toll stands at 1,886 (as of Aug. 7) -- see: http://www.imemc.org/article/68429

	Speakers: Speakers representing the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish  faiths

	Route: Meeting at Water Tower Park, where the commemoration speech will take place then walking to Tribune Tower where the
	prayers are given and candles will be lit.

	Audio/Visual: Chicago light brigade will have a message lit. Every attendee will have a candle lit.

	Art: Bob Fields from the Jewish voice for peace is contributing an art project representing the dear life lost with hope and
	life.

	Lyrics of song that will be sung at vigil:

	"Palestine" Written by Matt Jones
	If you think of the middle east,
	in this modern time
	You can't help but say the word:
	Palestine

	People there have lost their land
	some have lost their home
	they live in other countries,
	their freedom almost gone

	(Chorus)
	Palestine needs her freedom
	Palestine needs our love
	Palestine needs her freedom
	Palestine needs our love

	There seems to be no answer
	to give us the reason why
	people cannot live
	so no one has to die

	Take a stand for freedom
	take a stand for truth
	take a stand for justice,
	that's what we've gotta do, cuz...

	(Chorus)

	People there are rich,
	people there are poor
	some have education,
	so what are they fighting for?

	Fighting for their freedom,
	fighting for their land
	fighting for their children
	let's help them take a stand

	(Chorus)

	People of all countries,
	of every race and creed
	we need a new beginning,
	let us plant the seed

	Plant the seed of love,
	and let that love seed grow
	Plant the seed for everyone,
	so all the world will know...