“Go to a nearby military cemetery and look at the American flags stuck on each grave and think of the person buried there who was killed for global domination or for the blunders and egomania of our leadership. And remember, for every person buried there, 10 more loved that person and were shattered by the loss. Instead of saluting, softly say: 'I'm sorry.' ... We need to make Memorial Day a relic of the past.”
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Cindy Sheehan
Cindy Sheehan is an American activist known for her criticism of U.S. military policy during the Iraq War. Her son, Kevin Sheehan, was killed in the Iraq War, which led her to become a prominent figure in the anti-war movement. She gained national and international attention for her protest camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch, demanding a face-to-face conversation with the president about the Iraq War. more
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