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1. Utah Soldiers for Peace

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My name is Marshall Thompson and I recently returned to Utah after serving one year in Iraq. While it still seems like a wonderful dream to be home, I can't rest knowing of all the brave men and women sacrificing in Iraq. There is not enough being done to bring them home.

I feel that any appeals made to politicians will always be fruitless while both parties are distracted in name calling and bitter partisanship. Instead I want to make an appeal directly to the ones who call the shots in this country, the People.

I can't stand the thought of more people dying simply because we can't agree on a way to leave Iraq. I can't have peace in my own life until I've done all I can to help my brothers and sisters stuck there. This walk is to bring peace to Iraq, and if not that, then at least to bring peace to my soul. I invite everyone to join me.

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2. This is really amazing! They are walking from Utah to Arizona for Peace

The goal is to walk from the Utah/Idaho border to the Utah/Arizona border in 26 days, that’s one day for every 100 soldiers who have died in Iraq. The trip will cover almost 500 miles and I’ll have to average about 20 miles a day.

Walking, in and of itself, is worthless. In the end, it’s just a stunt to raise awareness of a problem and encourage rational people to make a change. I might also shed a few unwanted pounds, but you won’t hear me complaining about that.

I chose to walk Utah in particular for two main reasons. One, it’s my home state and it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. If, for some crazy reason, you’ve got to walk 500 miles, it would be nice to do it in the natural wonder of Utah. And two, Utah is often called “the reddest state in the nation.” It seems to be a stronghold for those who advocate simply staying the course. I hope the walk will soften hearts and open minds to the idea of a responsible and timely withdrawal of troops. Plus I’d like the politicians to realize that even in good old Utah, people are demanding change.

I don’t know if the walk will get the troops home. If nothing else, however, I’ll know that I did everything I could to save the lives of my brothers and sisters in Iraq.

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3. I hope KO gets a hold of this story

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4. Iraq War Veteran Will Walk Length of Utah to Bring Troops Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 8, 2006

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A Soldier’s Peace
Kristen Olsen or Marshall Thompson
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Iraq War Veteran Will Walk Length of Utah to Bring Troops Home

LOGAN, Utah – A Utah soldier who recently returned from a one-year tour in Iraq will begin to walk the length of “the reddest state in the nation” on Oct. 2 to rally support to bring home his fellow troops.
Marshall Thompson, who returned from Iraq last month, will walk about 20 miles a day for 26 days, one day for every 100 soldiers who have died in Iraq. The walk will begin on the Idaho border and end at the Arizona border and will cover almost 500 miles.

He said he believes that responsible troop withdrawal based on obtainable goals can begin immediately to save servicemembers’ lives and leave Iraq as stable as possible. He is asking those who support getting troops out of Iraq to walk with him.

Thompson is available for interviews in person or by phone or e-mail. For more information go to www.soldierspeace.com.