I received this from Georgia Stillwell, who travelled from Wisconsin to Ft. Bragg, NC last weekend to participate in the peace demonstration. These are difficult times for mothers of soldiers...

To All My Brothers and Sisters in Peace,

As I reflect on last weekends protest at Fort Bragg I feel the healing has begun. No longer do I feel alone, I spent the weekend with 5000 of my new brothers and sisters in peace. Mere words can not express the gratitude I feel. I threw away my car magnet today..true support of the troops is standing up and speaking out "Enough is Enough" I have had enough of the lies, I've had enough of the death for us and the Iraqis.

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I did not know it but you all were there with me on my sleepless nights as I cried in pain for my son in Iraq. You knew of my fears and terror when I heard a soldier had died. My son's spirit forever damaged by the killing he has done and witnessed. I mourn the loss of my son's innocence. There is a permanent look of pain in my son's eye. When my son left for Iraq it was as if I took a deep breathe and didn't exhale till he returned home. Well I have caught my breath and I am now a force to be reckoned with. It is with all your encouragement that I found my voice.

My son dropped me off at the protest..I said you know we are doing this because we love you. My son replied "I know that Mom."

Thank you for standing up and being witnesses. We are standing with people of the entire world.You have given me strength and I will not stop fighting till our last soldier is home.

Mother of Specialist Robert Stillwell Airborne MP (Iraq Combat Veteran currently stationed at Fort Bragg)

Georgia Stillwell