Vigil at Caterpillar Headquarters
Peoria, Illinois
July 13, 2002
Bunches of flowers, laid to rest
below the Caterpillar Corporate logo, signifiy the many lost lives of Palestinian
and Israeli children during a three month period in Spring 2002.
Mary and Sharon standing strong at the main entrance to Caterpillar Headquarters.
Group of vigil participants holding
signs asking Cateripillar to stop "arming the occupation" and "don't bulldoze
hope" by supplying the Israeli Armed Forces with the Caterpillar D9 bulldozer
(documented to destroy homes and buildings). Participants in the vigil included
churches and peace groups from Peroia and surrounding areas, along with Christian
Peacemakers, and a handful of students.
A reporter from the local newstation
interviews Christian Peacemaker, Cliff Kinde, who completed the 190 mile
walk from Chicago to Peoria, amidst the backdrop of other vigil participants.