When I heard the news on July 25th, that George had passed away, my first thought was, "now he will see all the women and babies he has prayed for all these years and God will say, Welcome home my good and faithful servant."
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Prayer as the focus of the 40 Days for Life ministry, it was a natural fix for George. He would stand every Saturday and pray the Rosary in front of the abortion site. And during our campaigns he could be found praying sometimes day and night. If he ever complained about sitting in the
LIFE Mobile during the cold nights or sitting outside in a cheap fold up chair during the hot nights, we never ever heard it! George gave his time freely and without regret. And I believe his prayers along with other men during the night have open doors to the hearts of women. I believe that with the men praying at night more Moms have been saved from the pain of abortion. That more babies were saved from death.
Thank you George for sitting there and praying.
Those who served with George on the 40 Days for Life Board will greatly miss him. His quiet leadership during our meetings was always the balance we seem to need from time to time. The way he always pushed the Board to TRY new things when we were just a little bit scared, only proved to make us a better Board. And who will ever forget his unstoppable attitude!
Always saying
WE CAN DO THIS! WE CAN CLOSE DOWN THIS PLACE!
I am going to share just a few of the photos from our campaigns. I hope while viewing them you will look back and remember your own special moments with George. And just maybe renew your commitment to saving lives.
These photos were taken at the Catholic Radio Station on March 10, 2011.
I had contacted them to see if we could share more about 40 Days for Life and the opportunities to help women who are thinking about having an abortion.
When I mention the idea to the Board, George was the first to say "WE CAN DO THIS!"
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As you can see Bob was always with George.
Those two men were always laughing about something!
And if you look closely you will see Donna watching them :) |
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Here is Malcolm getting ready to speak.
To this day he can't believe we talked him into it! |
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| One of our happiest days while serving on the Board. |
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The Life Mobile
George's old truck found new life one day when it was decided we would need a shelter at night.
This truck has PROVEN to everyone that we are committed to 24 hours
seven days a week for 40 days
to pray in front of the abortion site! |
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Having a local Priest bless the truck
and all who will be there praying
during the day & night |
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Shawn Carney, Director of 40 Days for Life,
stopped by during our last campaign to offer words of encouragement.
This photo holds dear memories for all of us.
Bob with his hands resting on his dear friend.
Donna standing with her husband doing God's Work.
Malcolm, Cheryle, and Karen, all long time friends with George.
All three faithful in helping bring this ministry to Charleston.
And of course, there are us newbies.... Christian, Anne, Gene, Sarah and me.
We have learned a lot from these PRO LIFE Leaders, Sidewalk Advocates
and especially our Prayer Warrior George.
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George, Donna and Shawn
in front of the abortion site
in Charleston, SC
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Our last Victory Rally with George.
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We were giving George a standing ovation. I hope we touched his
heart as much as he did ours.
I love this photo, because it reminds me of how easily
George would raise his hand to help!
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God bless you George.
We will miss you.
George devoted his life
to saving babies from death
and Mothers from a life time of regret.
It is our hope that his example
will encourage you to Pray for God's Love
to reach into our hearts
and for us to accept
His guidance in our daily walk.
Pray for all families who have been
harmed by abortion.
Pray for all Moms who have
been hurt by an abortion.
Pray for all Fathers who
regret the lost of their Fatherhood.
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