I joined the Wisconsin Army National Guard in 1999. At the time there was no impending fear of war and I thought joining the military was my only chance to afford college. I was deployed to Iraq in 2003. I objected to the war before deploying but felt the need to fulfill the obligations I had made. Once there, I saw first hand how the powers of our country are not considering the welfare of the Iraqi people or the good of the United States.

After being pulled out of school for two years, I returned to Wisconsin to get my Bachelors of Fine Art at University Wisconsin-Madison. When I was deployed, I had to quit school three quarters through a semester only to retake the same classes upon my return. Meanwhile everyone that I started the program with had graduated.

After I graduated college and my military commitments were over I moved to Washington State with my wife and daughter. I have a photography website that everyone should see. www.ashkyrie.com

I am opposed to this war and committed to stand my part against it...Solidarity

http://thepeacewalk.com/