The Beginning

Iraq Names Project Southeast.

The Iraq Names Project Southeast is a public art project created to honor the sacrifice of the fallen soldiers of the Iraq war. The project is being done in Ft. Myers, FL, but is a copy-cat off of the original version started by a woman in Portland.

Willie, who started the project in Florida, was really inspired by this project.
He is writing the names of all of the fallen soldiers of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan in sidewalk chalk on the sidewalks of Downtown Fort Myers. He started at the flagpole in Centennial Park and is working his way through the city.

Even though it's rainy season, this project won't be stopped.

The Iraq Names Project is not anti- anything or pro- this or that. This project's meaning is yours for the taking, and mainly hopes to spark thought in passersby, to realize the ultimate sacrifice these men and women have made, and that they're more than a number on TV. These military men and women have families, children, friends, and communities that felt the loss.

This is to honor them, and their families, friends and communities.

Please feel free to leave comments, or thoughts, and send a message to me.
I'll do my best to update as often as possible and help you keep track of my schedule so that you can help!

Thanks a bunch,
Willie.