Peace House and our partners will hold a Vigil of Remembrance at the entrance to Lithia Park to mark the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. Each year, we bring together our community and host a solemn commemoration of the US deployment of nuclear bombs on the two Japanese cities with a lighting of the memorial flame, speakers and music.
What to Expect:
Lighting of the Memorial Flame
Elizabeth V. Hallett, Director of Peace House
Rev. Elizabeth (Liz) Olson: Reflection
Dr. Michael Niemann, Retired Professor of International Studies, SOU: Speaker
Readings from the Mayoral Declarations of Hiroshima and Ashland Mayors
Water Ceremony of Remembrance to honor those who died and were injured in the bombings.
There will be music and lawn chairs for guests.
Primary sponsors:
- Peace House
- One Sunny Day Initiatives
- Ashland Congregational Church, Peace and Witness Team,
- South Mountain Friends Meeting
