DFA: Arlington Miami..a Tombstone Tribute to the Iraq dead...rows and rows....

[madfloridian]

Here is the link to the post at BFA. The article is scanned, apparently was not online. Democracy for Miami set up tombstones downtown and called it Arlington Miami. Very moving.

http://www.blogforamerica.com/archives/008485.html

"The incredibly thought-provoking and emotional display, "Arlington Miami", that DFA Miami put on at Bayfront Park last weekend continues to reverberate with all those who had the opportunity to witness it and has moved beyond. Although several local television stations have expressed regret that they didn't cover this event, the Miami Herald did not miss the chance."

The article is called A Tombstone Tribute. You can link to it from the blog post.

Here is a quick You Tube introduction showing the rows of tombstones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcAm4g5-wiw

"One of the local Spanish language TV stations has asked the organizers to appear on a widely watched morning show to talk about Arlington Miami. The fact that a half hour has been slated to discuss this event attests to the fact that the Iraq war and its consequences is a topic for serious discussion and soul-searching.

The organizers also plan to hold another memorial next month on Miami Beach and a national group, "Military Families Speak Out", has asked permission to have the exhibition travel to Mount Dora, Florida. Another documentary film crew has expressed interest in filming these upcoming events.

Arlington Miami is something that DFAMers can be proud of. Not only does it continue to make people think and reflect about the human costs of this horrible war, it also shows just how effective grassroots activism can be. All it takes is one person with an idea and some determination to get the message out. It is especially important for those who feel overwhelmed by what is happening in Washington to pay particular attention and begin to feel empowered again.

-Simon Rose"

A couple of pictures:

[madfloridian]

1. A letter to the editor about this display. Made an impression.

[madfloridian]

2. Video clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4EUsK2pkWQ