Anniversary of the Start of the War in Iraq (2003)

Prayer Service to Mark the Anniversary of the War in Iraq

As of March, 2009 more than 4,250 American soldiers have died since the
start of the Iraq war on March 19, 2003. The numbers of Iraqi civilians
who have died is estimated to be in the range of 90,900. This prayer
service is a three-page resource to honor and remember all those who
have died during the Iraq war and to pray for the end of all war.

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Suggestions for Marking the Anniversary of the War in Iraq

This one-page resource contains a list of numerous ways you can observe
and mark the Anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. It combines
suggestions ranging from prayer and reflection, to advocacy, to
outreach to military families and the returning wounded. This resource
makes a good bulletin or newsletter insert and the ideas suggested have
a much longer life than simply the anniversary date itself.

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