Crossroads Walk for Life

By: Sheila McLain - Email

Updated: Fri 2:16 PM, Jul 05, 2002

A pro-life group brought its message to Meridian July 4, as it
continues a cross-country walk.

Southern participants in the group, Crossroads, started the walk on
May 20 in Tampa, Florida.

Assistant walk leader Eddy Herty said he changed his mind about
abortion after his sister gave up her baby for adoption.

"I was in the room when the baby was born," Herty said. "It still didn't touch my heart until the family sent back a picture of my nephew. The nephew I was going to have killed. It just touched my heart and I knew then there was no reason for it."

Southern and northern teams plan to meet in Toronto on July 22 for World Youth Day.

Apartment Shooting Latest

Weather for Meridian, Mississippi

87° F

Partly Cloudy

Fri

94 70

Sat

88 69

Sun

88 69

Mon

92 68

See detailed forecast

Most Commented

ABC News Video

Protect Your Skin this Summer
DIY Foaming Baby Wash Recipe
Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Bad Breath
What Banking and Bra Shopping Have in Common
Encourage Dads to Get Healthy this Father’s Day
Top 10 Summer Safety Items for Young Children
Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
5 Ways to End Bad Snacking Habits
Cutting Back on Salt May Cause You to Eat More