Victims Of Choice
My Abortion Grief Guilt And Shame Is Ending Soon
Though they may not be remembered by their parents, it does not mean they are forgotten. In the Bible, God said: "Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you. Behold, I have carved you in the palm of My hand." Isaiah 49:15-16 NASB.
Memorial plays a role in helping to face unresolved grief.
Every loss must be grieved. When it comes to the loss of a person, we need to give that person the honor of a memorial service and every mother and father needs a time and place for leave-taking.
There are no set rules to follow, no set program that must be kept - you are not required to visit an official memoral that is dedicated to the unborn. It is important that you conduct a memorial - leave-taking event to aide your journey toward closure from a past abortion loss.
July 14, 1987, Davis Cemetery, Davis California.
The first Memorial of Mourning (M.O.M's Day) hosted by Victims Of Choice, area pro-life and local churches. The two caskets were not buried due to city ordinances against burials without death certificates. A woman spontaneously walked forward and placed the carnation she had been given previously near the casket. Others followed her example. Thus the tradition of placing a flower (now a long stem red rose) at a memorial was established. This is the first (known) public memorial to the unborn to be conducted after the legalization of abortion in 1973.
"Memorial Of Mourning"
Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Corner of E.Main St. and N Columbus St. Naperville, IL 60540.
Dedicate 19 October 1996 by Victims Of Choice and Knights of Columbus Council 1369. MOM's Day is observed at this site; local post-abortion ministries conduct their memorials here.
'Memorial of Mouring' is a special place provided by people who care, a place of solitiude and peace. Situated under majestic towering trees this site includes a bench and two flower urns, offering a quiet place to reflect, conduct a memorial, and to pray. Visit once, visit often.
Every person conceived deserves to be remembered through memorial. Contact Elizabeth if you need assistance with your memorial at this site.
Affiliate of National Memorial for the Unborn.
National Memorial for the Unborn, Chattanooga, TN.
Name plates can be order that will be installed on the "Wall of Names", a duplicate is provided to be placed at a local affiliate.
Contact the National Memorial for the Unborn for more information.
Chattanooga: National Memorial for the Unborn,
6230 Vance Rd., Chattanooga, TN
423.899.1677 Toll free: (888)505-5565
