PEACE PRIZE
Cindy Sheehan Awarded 2009
Peace Prize
The Board of Directors of the
US Peace Memorial Foundation has voted unanimously to award Cindy Sheehan its
2009 Peace Prize for extraordinary and innovative antiwar activism. In
addition to this high honor, she has been designated as a Founding Member of
the US Peace Memorial Foundation.
Her history of diverse and impressive activities that advocate against
war and for peace is documented at www.USPeaceMemorial.org/registry.
Michael Knox, Chair of the
Foundation, made the official announcement on December 12 at an antiwar rally
in front of the White House. A reading of the inscription on the plaque
was met with great applause. Ms. Sheehan received the award on December
30. Knox thanked her for her peace leadership and for serving as a role
model to others. She has served to
raise the awareness of those who are not inclined to think about peace and the
devastation of war.
The US Peace Memorial Foundation, a national,
not-for-profit, grassroots organization, is spearheading a nationwide effort to
recognize peace leadership by building the US Peace Memorial in Washington, DC,
and publishing the US Peace Registry. These projects will honor the
millions of thoughtful and committed Americans who have taken a public stand
against a particular U.S. war or who have devoted their time, energy, and other
resources to peace.
US Peace Memorial
Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity.
The IRS has
determined that donations are tax deductible.
Copyright 2009, US Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc.