We assert the right for every individual to refuse to kill other people or animals without penalty, and on May 15th we remember those who died for their rights as Conscientious Objectors.

Order of Ceremony 2008

Introduction: Bob Russell, Christian CND

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Song, 'The Ones Who Said No',
Words and Music by Sue Gilmurray

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Keynote Speech:
Norman Kember, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Post-WW2 CO

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Overview of current international situation of COs :  
a member of Amnesty International

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A CO reading

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Reading of representative CO names:
Bill Hetherington , Peace Pledge Union

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Laying of carnations dedicated to individual COs around the world

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For the list of names read out in 2007 click here

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Minute's silence

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Song: 'We Are For Peace',
Words and Music, Sue Gilmurray

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Afterwards,  you are invited to bring a picnic and share with others

Previous years photographs:

More Photographs on: http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2005/05/may15-01.htm