I went to a candlelight vigil in Rockville yesterday, sponsored by Peace Action Montgomery.  We had around 30 people attend, held a short ceremony, and then held candles and signs near the intersection of Rockville Pike and Viers Mill Road.

The response from the rush hour crowd was quite positive; we received a steady stream of hinks and waves and thank yous.

The most pleasant surprise was the appearance of Congressman Al Wynn, along with two of his aids. Congressman Wynn assured us that the Democrats realized the importance of Iraq in the recent election and that congressional Democrats would work to bring the troops home. He stayed for nearly an hour holding a candle and sign with us.

This is a hopeful sign that the Democrats will do something. Earlier in the day House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev notified Bush that “We are well past the point of more troops for Iraq,” and urged Bush to begin pulling troops out in four to six months.

Now we need to keep up the pressure so that they don’t forget.