Severna Park / Annapolis, MD
Statement About Tiller Shooting

Official Statements About the Shooting of Abortionist George Tiller

"As a nationwide organization dedicated to peaceful and prayerful solutions to the crisis of abortion, 40 Days for Life is shocked and dismayed by the shooting death of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller. Such violence against a fellow human being is never justified, and 40 Days for Life condemns this senseless act. We encourage people of faith to join in prayer for all those affected by this unconscionable action." -- David Bereit, National Director 40 Days for Life

"The 40 Days for Life team here in Anne Arundel County shares David's shock and dismay at the shooting of George Tiller. There is no room for this type, or any type, of violence in our peaceful, prayerful effort to end abortion in our local community. We will be praying for his family and for the saving of his soul." -- Michael Martelli, Anne Arundel County 2009 Fall 40 Days for Life Campaign Director