1,000 American soldiers have now been killed in Iraq.

Will you join me in an emergency candlelight vigil, on Thursday evening, September 9th, to honor them and reflect on the loss of their lives?

Our vigil will be simple and dignified. We'll gather at 8:00 P.M., and stand in a circle, silently, for 45 minutes or so. Together, we'll acknowledge the sacrifice made by these 1,000 brave American men and women.

Please sign up to come, at:

action.moveon.org/vigil/selectmtg.html

Here are the details:

Federal Building: Aviation & Marine
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Thursday, September 9, 08:00 PM

Vigils just like this one will happen throughout the country. So, even if you can't come to the one listed above, you can click on this link to find a different one closer to you, or to create one of your own:

action.moveon.org/vigil/index.html

Please bring a candle for yourself, an extra one or two if you can, and matches or a lighter.

I hope you can come -- it's important that we mark this solemn occasion together.

Thank you.

If you can't make it to this vigil in Manhattan Beach, check out www.moveon.org for other locations.