Statesboro!!

We had plenty of time to sleep in and relax at Ayman’s on Sunday Morning which was much needed. Doug, Caitlin, and I decided to leave before everyone to check out a local swamp. Forget the name of the spot but there were lots of snakes!
After arriving at the venue in Statesboro we were greeted by our old friend Jonathan Harwell, who has provided hospitality for us in the past. Jonathan and Jeremy helped us set up. The Statesboro stop was only set up five days earlier so turnout was small. The discussion that the tour sparked was great. Everyone in attendance got the opportunity to express how the War in Iraq has cost them.
Afterwards we had three people commit to attending the “Be the Change” youth convergence!!! Awesome!!!
In closing the, “Cost Of War: Six Years Later” tour zig zagged the whole state of Georgia. In all we had 10 events. My estimation is that around 1000 people attend our events. We made the front page of several newspapers, Did 4 radio interviews. Made 3 student papers, made the evening news on 2 Atlanta stations, and were seen by countless commuters. Our echo was heard all over Georgia and we won’t stop until we bring the troops back home, all of them.


Thank you all!!!

Tim Franzen
Peace Building Program Director
American Friends Service Committee/GPJC