Hi everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I just wanted to send a quick heads up about an event this weekend. Come hear Terry Holdbrooks, former US soldier at Gitmo, speak about his experience at the prison and his decision to convert to Islam. This event ties in with our next meeting where we will discuss the AI Security and Human Rights Campaign. The event is free and open to the public.

Alicia

http://www.nydailynews.com/gitmo-guard-converts-islam-demands-release-detainees-article-1.1357918

GITMO Guard Accepts Islam: Masjid Al-Rahim

Terry Holdbrooks is a former American soldier and guard at the Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba who converted to Islam in 2004. Come hear an amazing story of faith and conversion while supporting the cause of justice in America.

Terry Holdbrooks Shares His Journey to Islam. Come hear an amazing story of faith and conversion while supporting the cause of justice in America.

Free and Open to the Public • Arrive Early • Limited Seating • Benefit Event

Terry Holdbrooks, who is a former American soldier and guard at the Guantanamo Bay detention camps in Cuba, converted to Islam in 2004. With the guidance of three captives, Holdbrooks accepted Islam within the walls of the detention camp. He is now an outspoken critic of Guantanamo Bay and speaks on behalf of organizations to support human rights and outcry against the conditions of present and former captives of the camp. Holdbrooks is among a handful of former guards who are now outspoken about the cruel and degrading tactics employed against some prisoners in the camp.

When

December 28th, 2013 6:00 PM

Location

4962 Old Winter Garden Rd
Orlando, FL 32811
United States