Stan Lofchie (1925 – 2020)
Stan Lofchie, 95, passed away on December 2, 2020
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Social distancing, isolation & firearm suicides in Maine
During this time of social distancing and isolation, a reminder to check on those you know and love who may be struggling, and have access to guns.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
If you’re feeling isolated, anxious or depressed during these times of uncertainty, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 1-800-273-8255.
Rob Pfeiffer (1945 – 2019)
Obituary: Lifelong member of Veterans For Peace. Rob Pfeiffer was a former Marine and veteran of the US war in Vietnam.
Podcast: “It was a very thin line” – Doug Rawlings, VFP Maine President
“Oh yeah, they said there were rules of engagement. And their officers would tell you that, “No, my unit never did any of this,” and all this kind of stuff. But not really. It was a very thin line and you could very easily step across it.”
Zumwalt 12 Found Guilty of Civil Disobedience at Bath Iron Works
On June 19th, 2016, 12 peace activists were arrested at the Bath Iron Works christening of a “Zumwalt” class stealth destroyer.
Vietnam Full Disclosure
Veterans For Peace Maine supports the new Vietnam Full Disclosure effort, a Veterans For Peace campaign to speak truth to power and keep alive the antiwar perspective on the American war in Viet Nam — with …
Jeju/Okinawa Dispatches by Dud Hendrick
The protest has been continuing virtually non-stop for over 8 years, testimony to the depth of the passions the base has ignited. During my first visit it was already clear that it would take a miraculous turn of events to stop the project.
Letters to the Wall; Memorial Day 2015
Report and photo by Ellen Davidson By now, most of you probably know what a fabulous event Doug Rawlings put together yesterday. It worked out just as planned, with a dignified group of us walking along …