Neary-Sighted

Quietly, a major statewide event is shaping up for Tuesday in Lakewood, and you are invited.

The commander of Fort Lewis is among those who will speak before the 2007 Freedom Walk. These walks are being organized throughout the country; but to the best of our knowledge, this is the only one in Washington state. The ceremonies begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial by Lakewood City Hall. Then, about 6, we will all begin walking a mile around the Lakewood Town Center.

There will be much to think about as we all walk that mile.

According to The Suburban Times here in town, The Department of Defense organized the first America Support You FREEDOM WALK in 2005 as a tribute to the Pentagon victims and their families, Pentagon employees and volunteers who were there to help on September 11, and for our men and women in the military.

From the official Web site:
Freedom Walks will be occurring across the nation – a day for reflection and uniting citizens behind a commitment to never forget the lives lost and to honor our past and present military service members and veterans.

There is more information about this new national tradition, only in its third year, at the Freedom Walk web site.

So here is the information very relevant to you: Participants should register in advance; Register for the Freedom Walk in Washington at this link.

Most folks who read this blog probably know where City Hall is, but just in case, here are directions to Lakewood City Hall.

Meanwhile, many questions about the event and its organizers are answered through a Frequently Asked Questions file on the Operation Homefront Web site. You will see for example that t-shirt pickup will begin about 4, though it's understandably not clear if the supply of t-shirts will last.
And hey, did I mention that you should register in advance at this link?


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