The members of MFSO Oregon have made a decision to post the complete video of Oregon Military Families Speak Out, which we hope is a tool to help our Oregon neighbors understand the true cost of the war through the stories of our loved ones. Watch the full video | Order DVD

This past weekend was the 10th Memorial Day since the beginning of the war in Afghanistan. Initiatives such as Joining Forces are actively painting a pretty picture of the American support for military families and their active duty loved ones, but free concerts, parades, discounts and yellow ribbons are not enough for military families. These [...]

January 12, 1960—December 12, 2010 Mark was a staunch supporter of MFSO and GSFSO, and a staunch supporter of peace. He was compassionate, just, and he knew how to have fun. He stood up for what he believed in and he was not afraid to speak out. He, Annette, and the boys came to every [...]

MFSO Oregon is a chapter of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), an organization of people opposed to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have relatives or loved ones currently in the military, or who have served in the military since the fall of 2002. As people with family members and loved ones in the [...]

There are photos from the Eyes Wide Open exhibit in Portland courtesy of Photographer Day Tooley available here: http://webfooters.com/blog/uploads/eyeswideopen/

On May 1st, David Brownlow, Executive Director for Believers Against The War; and James DeYoung, PhD, professor of Western Bible Seminary; met to debate the Iraq War “How should Christians Stand”. To watch the debate, please click here: Google Video Oregonian article by Steve Dunn regarding the debate here: God’s people and mindless propaganda.

Below is a letter that I sent to the Newport News-Times and the Newport Chamber of Commerce addressing the issue of the exclusion of Veterans for Peace and other veterans groups at the recent “Loyalty Day Parade.” Please sign the petition below. Annette

April 23 2007 I am the mother of an active duty Sgt. who has done two tours in Iraq as a Combat engineer. Due to his current status, I have been requested to limit my testimony to proposing adjustments to Senate Memorial 1, which I have attached. I am able to state for the record [...]

Testimony on SM1, SJM6, SJM9, HJM9, related to the Iraq War

The love for our sons and our nation has driven the two of us, two ordinary mothers, to extraordinary lengths. We’re the mothers of sons who right now are walking the streets of Baghdad, bravely and honorably serving their country.