Building and celebrating peace through the US Peace Registry.

Tipping our hats to winners need not assume a militaristic ethos- one which rewards and encourages the winner of a physical battle instead of the winner of the peace, or the peacemakers. Let's celebrate those silent and often anonymous peacemakers who work for peace in our own neighborhoods and across the globe.

Michael D. Knox created the U.S. Peace Memorial Foundation, Inc. to shine a light on the many individuals who actively celebrate peace and discourage violent resolutions to conflict by memorializing these groups and individuals. Before the monument, however, comes the registry. 

The US Peace Registry recognizes role models for a broad range of peace and antiwar activities. Individuals who have written an antiwar letter to their representatives in Congress or to a newspaper are included, along with Americans who have devoted their lives to peace and opposing war. Organizations ranging from groups such as the Quakers, who have opposed war for centuries, to the hundreds of new peace-related websites will be recognized. If you would like to make sure someone is recognized, take a few seconds to submit their name online here. I've already added a few veterans I met at the protests in Washington, DC.

The Foundation is currently attempting to develop a strong grassroots organization and treasury before approaching the media. Please help to spread the word. And, hence, the love.

Note: Thanks to Sergei for sharing the photo and inspiring yours truly.