Marchers gather for 48th annual Erie March for Life
Marchers told us they gathered to be a voice for those human beings yet to be born and for their mothers.
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Multiple guest speakers, including Gannon University's Students for Life president, were in attendance.
The march began at Perry Square, then proceeded west on 6th Street, south on Sassafras, east on 10th Street and north on State Street.
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The executive director said there is always a reason to choose life.
'Help is available, there are people to talk to. Get all sides of the story before you act. Our main message to the general public this is something that consumes all of us and all of us as a nation, as a state, as a community,' said Tim Broderick, executive director of People for Life.
The theme of this year's march is 'live and let them live.'
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