As you traveled throughout St. Mary's County in the past year, you probably have seen many crosses standing tall at various Catholic and Protestant churches.  St. Mary's County Right to Life in partnership with the Knights of Columbus and Charles County Right to Life have installed either of 2 different sets of Memorial Crosses, along with one sign that states, "721 American Babies die every hour by Choice! Respect Life," and another sign, which states, "Let us Commemorate all American Babies who have died by Choice. Respect Life."  Thirty-six churches and 3 schools from Southern Maryland and well beyond (including some Universities) have participated in this non-violent memorial that honors the unborn slain by abortion.  As of June 2, 2007, 73rd installations have taken place since the inception date of January, 2004.   We cannot show all of these memorials, but some are displayed below.  We should note that other states have contacted Jim McFillin on this concept.

These memorial displays are a powerful witness, and have helped folks comprehend the vast numbers of unborn babies, who die every day through abortion. The 721 crosses represent the number of children, who are killed each hour of every working day. These crosses commemorate the unborn. We mourn for them and their families.  We hope to change hearts!  If you think that your church/ group would want to display the memorial crosses, please contact STMRTL at 301-475-LIFE or Jim McFillin at 301-342-5720.