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Why are we fighting this war? (MP3, 1:59)


Terry Rockafeller
Photo: Terry Foss

Terry Rockafeller's sister was killed on Sept. 11. She believes that "it would be wrong to respond to the murder of our loved with ones  ... with wars that would produce more innocent civilian victims." She has traveled to Iraq to meet people who have also been affected by war and terrorism to produce a plan for reconciliation and lasting peace.

Who is fighting this war? (MP3, 3:31)


Dave Adams
Photo: Terry Foss

WARNING:
Contains some explicit language.

Dave Adams served in Iraq. When he began his tour he believed that the war on Iraq was "a noble mission." After his experiences, he has had a significant change of heart.

Who bears the responsibility of this war? (MP3, 1:03)


Flag-draped coffins
Photo: Lorri Auer

Summer Lipford lost her son in April 2006. She asks "if the government is not ashamed of what they've done, then why were they ashamed to let anyone see my son's flag draped casket?"



Who are we fighting? (MP3, 2:37)


Raed Jarrour
Photo: Terry Foss

Raed Jarrour is an Iraqi who lived in Iraq during the sanctions and parts of the war. He has been working to collect the names of Iraqi civilians who have been killed in the conflict. "There are other channels in supporting Iraq and the Iraqi people other than leaving the troops there."

What will be the legacy of this war? (MP3, 2:08)


Jeff Lucey
Photo: Terry Foss

The Lucey family lost their son, Jeff, to suicide after he returned from combat. Mr. Lucey remembers his son, saying, "Let the legacy of our loved ones be no more suffering, no more death."

 

 

 

Song: "Empty Boots"

After seeing the exhibit in Greensboro, singer/songwriter Carl Laurent went home, and couldn't sleep. Within 24 hours, he had written this song:

Listen / download (MP3, 5:29)