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Demonstration Against Excessive Force and Violence

Demonstration against excessive force and violence, [Friday] May 8, 2009, Friday at 4:00 PM at the Federal Court House, 1000 SW 3rd Avenue, at Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon

Join us in a Heart felt healing process against excessive force. This demonstration is on the anniversary of my son's death; Jason was executed by officer Richard Torres of the Vancouver Police Department. We are seeking support to stop this kind of overkill. We, the universe, can not have peace nor rest in peace when a wrong action can not except accountability. We would like the city of Vancouver forced to create an independent police review board. We would like to see the Vancouver police all trained in crisis intervention training.... Thank you for your support,
~ Alisha White ( Mother ), Scott Wilkinson ( Father )

Two beautiful songs will play....

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