Memorial for Unborn also hallowed ground
David Cook’s recent column on the memorial to Ed Johnson at the Walnut Street Bridge was a poignant reminder that certain places hold memories that make them “hallowed ground.” Walking on the bridge is a wonderful way to experience our city and get some exercise, but it can also prompt us to think, remember our past, and consider how we can do better.
Another sacred space is the National Memorial for the Unborn on Vance Road. This memorial is a place of reflection and healing for those who have experienced pain after abortion or miscarriage. A baby’s name can be placed on a large granite wall, and hundreds of people from many nations have come to do that and find closure for their experiences. The value of a lost human life, no matter how small, can be honored here with dignity and permanence.
We would do well to visit and consider the significance of this hallowed ground, as well as others like the bridge and the memorials to the Fallen Five.
Henry Williams, M.D.