Generation Life pilgrims lead the charge in proclaiming that “Love Saves Lives” at annual March for Life

Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org | twitter: @jenniferbrinker

People gathered during the annual March for Life rally Jan. 19 in Washington. The march was held on the 45th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion. More than 2,000 youth from St. Louis attended as part of the GenLifeSTL pilgrimage.

Kurt Hufker huddled with his friends on the National Mall as they eagerly awaited for the March for Life to begin.

This was the first march for Kurt, who was with his youth group from Assumption Parish in Mattese. Researching life issues on his own, Kurt knew that abortion is wrong, and he wanted to come to stand up for life.

“Life is the most important thing we have,” said he junior at St. Mary’s High School. “If you can’t protect life, what is there left to protect?”

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