From the PubDef archive — published October 10, 2007, restored 2026. Links and embedded media may point to archived copies.
Parents to Be Greeted with Tombstones
Filed Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Friday is the start of parents’ weekend at Washington University. It’s also the day thousands of tombstones will adorn the lawn north of the school’s library.
The tombstones are part of a joint effort between student peace groups at Wash U, SLU, UMSL and Fontbonne. The stones represent American soldiers and Iraqi civilians who have died in the Iraq War.
The display was at UMSL on Monday, and next Monday it moves to SLU where it will focus on the effects of war on women. Although the display is sponsored by anti-war groups, it is not meant to forward any particular political message.