Kristen
 
Marshall and I couldn’t have been happier with the last day of the walk.  There were so many supporters that walked in St. George, and we were shocked that such a big group followed him 8 miles into the desert to see him cross the border.  The entire experience was overwhelming.
 
I was so grateful that he was able to drive home with me in time for Eliza’s doctor’s appointment the following day.  At the appointment, the doctor informed us that her lump is smaller and so he is going to wait before operating.  He hopes that it might just go away without surgery.  Thank you so much for your prayers and concern.  Marshall and I feel that she will probably be fine.
 
I have been asked several times how I feel about the walk ending. Although I am relieved to have Marshall home, I don’t feel like it’s over.  First of all, he still has one more day to walk.  He walked through Utah in 27 days, but the U.S. casualty rate exceeded 2,800 during the walk.  He will walk the 28th day in Washington D.C. in mid-November, where he will visit war memorials and try to meet with members of Congress to tell them about the support he encountered in Utah for a responsible troops withdrawal.
 
This morning, Marshall did a radio interview and then left for SLC where he will speak about his experiences walking through Utah and serving in Iraq. On Sunday, he plans to speak at the screening of “The Ground Truth” at 3:00 pm at the SLC Main Library.  Then, we will travel to Santa Monica, California for Veteran’s Day where we will help with the Arlington West exhibit (they set up crosses to memorialize each soldier who has died in Iraq).  We are also working on a documentary about his walk and peace activism in the U.S.  It’s going to be another busy month.
 
Although he will no longer be walking 20 miles a day, Marshall will continue to work towards peace in Iraq.  In doing so, we hope to continue to meet people along the way who inspire us and give us hope.  We are so grateful to those of you who have helped us and been supportive of this cause.  Since the war began, I have felt angry, bitter, hopeless, and powerless.  Since this walk began, I have felt encouraged, empowered, and hopeful about the future of Iraq and the future of the U.S. My hope in humanity has been restored and I now know that I can find peace through speaking out, taking action, and standing up for what is right.
 
Sincerely,
Kristen (Marshall’s wife)