Fayetteville vigil to remember recent military murders
The event will be held at the Quaker Peace Center, at 223 Hillside Ave., on Wednesday. It will include a luncheon, discussion and wreath placement in Lafayette Cemetery.
Posted — UpdatedThe event starts with a press conference at 10 a.m. at the Quaker Peace Center, at 223 Hillside Ave., on Wednesday. It will include a luncheon, discussion and wreath placement in Lafayette Cemetery, 2301 Ramsey Street.
Veterans For Peace, the Coalition to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Military and the Quaker Peace House are hosting the day of events, which also includes a vigil at 11 a.m. at the main gate of Fort Bragg on Yadkin Road.
From December 2007 to July 2008, three military women were killed by military males near the Army's Fort Bragg and the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune.
Smith's death follows the killings of Spc. Megan Touma, 23, and 2nd Lt. Holley Wimunc, 24.
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