Dreams and Nightmares is a memorial to Iraqis who have lost their lives in the war and occupation. With photographs, names and personal stories, it conveys the unseen side of the war in Iraq — the tragedy being experienced by everyday Iraqis. Careful estimates put Iraqi deaths at more than 100,000 — most of them civilians.

Eyes Wide Open- The Cost of the Iraq War

August 04, 2006
Additional future dates: August 05, 2006

Peace Memorial Park Portland, OR
Contact: Kelly Campbell
Sponsors: AFSC, Military Families Speak Out Oregon, Rural Organizing Project and Veterans for Peace Chapter 72.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday August 4 and 5

WHERE: Peace Memorial Park (corner of NE Oregon and Interstate, near the east end of the Steel Bridge near the Rose Quarter Transit Center)

Saturday Aug 4
12:00 PM Opening Ceremony
1:00-8:30 PM Read names of the fallen and make prayer flags
8:30-9:30 PM Candlelight vigil

Sunday Aug 5
9:00-5:00 Read names of the fallen and make prayer flags


Eyes Wide Open: The Cost of the Iraq War to Oregon
The exhibit consists of a memorial to those who have lost their lives in the Iraq war, including boots to honor the fallen soldiers from Oregon and a display that recognizes the more than 100,000 Iraqis that have died. The exhibit also features an interactive display on the cost of the war to Oregonians.


The exhibit will be touring Oregon over the coming months. To see upcoming dates please visit www.afsc.org/eyes

Volunteers are needed to set up and staff the exhibit! To volunteer at the Portland event or to host Eyes Wide Open Oregon in your community, contact Kelly Campbell at 503-230-9427 or kcampbell@afsc.org