Original Press Release
Supporters worldwide are encouraged to attend this Ground Zero
Awareness Day event. Although we realize there may be various
concerns due to the location of this event, supporter turnout will be
crucial to the level of impact left by this show of solidarity. Local
officials have been notified personally by phone and with a follow-up
letter. They have not objected to the event. We would also like to
assure you that your Constitutional right to assemble on public
property does indeed apply in regards to this event.
It is, however, VERY important that there be minimal disruption
and that those in attendance behave in a peaceful and respectful
manner. Those present should maintain the highest level of conduct,
and refrain from engaging in verbal or physical unpleasantness with
ANYONE, even if provoked.
Volunteers willing to maintain carpooling lists are needed from each
state. Interested individuals can contact Mary Boley at
mary@arwar.org. We also need the involvement of supporters
willing to facilitate communication among residents within their
own states about travel and lodging arrangements. As the time
approaches for supporters to ascend upon Crittenden County in this
show of solidarity, YOUR help and participation is essential.
This is our opportunity to demonstrate visible support to the
community in which this injustice was cultivated. This is also an
opportunity for supporters in that local community to participate
and have a voice in World Awareness Day 2007. So throw on your
WM3 t-shirt, make your signs, and stand for justice with the friends
and family of the WM3 on June 2nd.
Event location address:
County Courthouse
100 Court Square
Marion, AR 72364-1814
Additional lodging info
Lodging Information
Supporters worldwide are encouraged to attend this Ground Zero
Awareness Day event. Although we realize there may be various
concerns due to the location of this event, supporter turnout will be
crucial to the level of impact left by this show of solidarity. Local
officials have been notified personally by phone and with a follow-up
letter. They have not objected to the event. We would also like to
assure you that your Constitutional right to assemble on public
property does indeed apply in regards to this event.
It is, however, VERY important that there be minimal disruption
and that those in attendance behave in a peaceful and respectful
manner. Those present should maintain the highest level of conduct,
and refrain from engaging in verbal or physical unpleasantness with
ANYONE, even if provoked.
Volunteers willing to maintain carpooling lists are needed from each
state. Interested individuals can contact Mary Boley at
mary@arwar.org. We also need the involvement of supporters
willing to facilitate communication among residents within their
own states about travel and lodging arrangements. As the time
approaches for supporters to ascend upon Crittenden County in this
show of solidarity, YOUR help and participation is essential.
This is our opportunity to demonstrate visible support to the
community in which this injustice was cultivated. This is also an
opportunity for supporters in that local community to participate
and have a voice in World Awareness Day 2007. So throw on your
WM3 t-shirt, make your signs, and stand for justice with the friends
and family of the WM3 on June 2nd.
Event location address:
County Courthouse
100 Court Square
Marion, AR 72364-1814
Additional lodging info
Lodging Information
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Standing For Justice was a COMPLETE success! Thank you to everyone who made it possible!
Standing for Justice is something many of us try to do
every day. It is not, however, a daily occurrence that we
have such an opportunity to publicly stand in solidarity
with so many stouthearted individuals, and visibly
demonstrate our devotion to this single concept. Dr.
King defined justice as "love correcting everything that
stands against love." Although the West Memphis
Three case is the epitome of horrible injustice, it has
encouraged positive action by human beings towards
other human beings. Above all other definitions, I do
believe that justice IS a work of love.
Standing for justice can be difficult at times. It can be
frightening. It can even be risky. Some may recall that
today, June 4th, is the 18th anniversary of the June
Fourth Movement, or more easily recognizable, the
"Tiananmen Square Massacre". These citizens sought
dialogue with leadership over their unjust government
and stood for justice in a climate in which mass loss of
life was a certainty. For the concepts of fairness and
equity, these protesters faced death.
We don't live in that same climate. Despite the words
on the Crittenden County Courthouse, "Obedience to
the Law is Liberty," we are NOT required to be
mindless machines for our government. When our
leaders neglect cherished concepts, we need not be
defeated by fear. How much smoother would the path to
restoring justice be if there were just more people to
pave the way?
The team that stood in Crittenden County was
passionate, resolute, courageous, dauntless, and
forceful even in silence. As individuals, we may be
dedicated and unrelenting. But standing in solidarity,
we are powerful and distinguishable.
every day. It is not, however, a daily occurrence that we
have such an opportunity to publicly stand in solidarity
with so many stouthearted individuals, and visibly
demonstrate our devotion to this single concept. Dr.
King defined justice as "love correcting everything that
stands against love." Although the West Memphis
Three case is the epitome of horrible injustice, it has
encouraged positive action by human beings towards
other human beings. Above all other definitions, I do
believe that justice IS a work of love.
Standing for justice can be difficult at times. It can be
frightening. It can even be risky. Some may recall that
today, June 4th, is the 18th anniversary of the June
Fourth Movement, or more easily recognizable, the
"Tiananmen Square Massacre". These citizens sought
dialogue with leadership over their unjust government
and stood for justice in a climate in which mass loss of
life was a certainty. For the concepts of fairness and
equity, these protesters faced death.
We don't live in that same climate. Despite the words
on the Crittenden County Courthouse, "Obedience to
the Law is Liberty," we are NOT required to be
mindless machines for our government. When our
leaders neglect cherished concepts, we need not be
defeated by fear. How much smoother would the path to
restoring justice be if there were just more people to
pave the way?
The team that stood in Crittenden County was
passionate, resolute, courageous, dauntless, and
forceful even in silence. As individuals, we may be
dedicated and unrelenting. But standing in solidarity,
we are powerful and distinguishable.