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Families from the Silver Spring area hold a candlelight vigil at the intersection of Spring Street and Georgia Avenue in support of Cindy Sheehan, whose son Casey was killed in Iraq in 2004, on Wednesday, August 17. More than 1,600 peace vigils were held across the United States on Wednesday night, including 14 in Maryland and one in front of the White House. Click on the photo to view a gallery of the protest. 1
Blair junior Maura Druhan stands with her mother, Chris Druhan at the vigil. "Who wouldn't support what we’re doing?" Chris Druahan asks. "Who's not for peace?"2
A vigil participants carries a sign reading "Meet With Cindy." Cindy Sheehan has demanded a meeting with President Bush, and has pledged to remain camping outside the president's ranch in Crawford, Texas, until a face-to-face meeting takes place.3
Demostrators line the corner of Georgia Avenue and Spring Street in Silver Spring. An estimated 210 people attended the vigil.4
A young boy holds up a sign reading "STOP THE WAR," and his mother carries a sign displaying a quote from Cindy Sheehan: "Before one more mother's child is lost."5
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Peace Vigil in Silver Spring
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Families from the Silver Spring area hold a candlelight vigil at the intersection of Spring Street and Georgia Avenue in support of Cindy Sheehan, whose son Casey was killed in Iraq in 2004, on Wednesday, August 17. More than 1,600 peace vigils were held across the United States on Wednesday night, including 14 in Maryland and one in front of the White House. Click on the photo to view a gallery of the protest.