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Family Members of 9/11 Victims Spearhead Movement Against War and Violence

by Democracy Now (reposted)
David Potorti lost his brother, James, at the World Trade Center on September 11th. Shortly after the attacks, David joined with other family members of those killed to form a group that called for peace. As President Bush announced his war on terror, they advocated for non-violence.
As we continue our coverage of the fifth anniversary of 9/11, we are joined now by David Potorti. His brother James died at the World Trade Center.

Shortly after the attacks, David joined with other family members of those killed to form a group that called for peace. As President Bush announced his war on terror, they advocated for non-violence.

They called their organization Sept. 11 Families For Peaceful Tomorrows. David Potorti is now the group's director.

* David Potorti, he lost his brother James at the World Trade Center on 9/11. He is the director of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows.

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http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/09/08/1349253
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by Ashley
Hi my name is Ashley and i am doing a history fair and im doing it about 911. i know it is hard to discuss losing your relatives but i need your help. If you have lost a family member or you were there during the 911 attacks please share your story. my partner for the fair and i really would appreciate it. email me back at CRAMCO1 [at] AOL.COM.
THANK YOU,
Ashley and Justin
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