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December 7, 2007 14:31

Yoko Ono marks John Lennon’s passing

She urges artwork to be downloaded

Yoko Ono marks John Lennon’s passing

Yoko Ono is set to mark the 27th anniversary of John Lennon’s death by urging fans to display ’War Is Over!’ artwork.

The message War Is Over If You Want It - Happy Christmas from John And Yoko is available to download from ImaginePeace.com
and is to coincide with his passing on December 8.

A special message and video will be available on that day.
In a statement, Ono says : “Please print & display in your window, workplace, school, street, car, computer & elsewhere over the holiday season.

“On December 8th, 11.15pm (your local time) please remember John by taking a moment of quiet reflection.“

It suggests that you should sing or play ’Imagine’ and asks that you send stories and photos to stories@imaginepeace.com.

Lennon was 40 when he was shot dead by deranged fan Mark Chapman outside the Dakota building on Central Park's west side.

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