2000 U.S. Soldiers Have Now Died in Iraq.

It is with deep regret that we announce that the 2000th U.S. soldier has died in Iraq.  This is more than a tragic milestone in our nation's history.  It is an occasion of profound loss for our nation and the world.  When a single life is lost – whether that of a soldier or one of the estimated 30,000 innocent children, women, and men in Iraq caught in the crossfire – we lose more than a life.  We lose a part of our future – all of the people who might have been touched, helped, and enriched by those whom the world will never again see.  We lose part of our promise of a better world.  We lose a part of ourselves, for as nearly every faith tradition teaches, we are all one.

Please participate in Remembrance Weekend

Religious leaders of every faith across our nation are calling houses of worship to participate in Remembrance Weekend.  We need YOUR help.

1. If you are part of a community of faith we urge you to contact your local faith leader and invite him or her to engage your house of worship in some way to honor and remember all those whose lives have been lost in the Iraq war.

2. Use the suggestions and resources below to participate.  You need not alter your planned service, but may incorporate one or more of the suggestions listed below. 

3. It is important that we count your faith community among those in this national effort.  Please take a moment and register your faith community, or urge your faith leader to do so.  It will take about 20 seconds using the link below.

4. Finally, we hope you will take time to remember in your own private way.  Your heart is the wellspring from which you take action. Know how deeply we appreciate your heartfelt commitment in all you do.  Remember that as persons of faith and conscience we do have a voice and our faith DOES have the power to move mountains. 

Blessings to you,

Vince Isner
and your FaithfulAmerica Team

Ways to Participate in "Remembrance Weekend"

"Register your Faith Group for Remembrance Weekend

Use this link to help us track this national effort (it will take about 20 seconds)

Download "Remembrance" Interfaith Resources

"What Does the Lord Require?" - Reflections by the Mother of a Fallen Soldier
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Today the number passed 2000 - A Poem by Celeste Zappala
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Praying for Peace: A Christian Ecumenical Resource Packet
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Interfaith Prayers of Peace from FaithfulAmerica's Prayer Room
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Jewish Prayers and Litany
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