20 years on: Silverton group holds vigils for peace, advocates for justice
January 2023 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off on 20 years on: Silverton group holds vigils for peace, advocates for justiceBy James Day
Silverton People for Peace, a group that formed amid the buildup to the 2003 start of the Iraq War, has turned 20.

Members of Silverton People for Peace gather last Januaryfor their annual MLK Day observance. The group has been holding vigils for 20 years. Submitted Photo
The informal group, which began with vigils in opposition to the Iraq buildup, has broadened its focus and also participates in Silverton’s MLK Day observances as well as the Homer Davenport Community Festival, where its peace dove has been a parade highlight, and more regional events in Salem and elsewhere.