The Rev. John H. Cross Jr. died Thursday.
If you are not aware of who this man is, then I'll give you a brief history lesson:
On the morning of September 15, 1963, Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church was bombed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. This came at a time of civil unrest over the civil rights of Black Americans. The bombing was a display of hate. It represented the evil that was the Ku Klux Klan.
John H. Cross was the pastor of this church at the time of the blast. He spent the day digging through the rublle trying to locate any possible surivors.
That day claimed the lives of 4 little girls and injured 22 innocent people.
It drew a picture though for all of America to see.
Reverend Cross, may your soul rest in peace.
WE SHALL OVERCOME.
