By: Sydney Alleyne, Anglicans For Life, Social Media Specialist

The pain of losing a child is unimaginable, but for Thomas Kearns, the heartbreak is elevated by the tragic circumstances surrounding his daughter Clementine’s death. At just five-months old in utero, Clementine was taken from him—by abortion. Now, Thomas is on a mission for truth, justice, and the chance to give his daughter the dignity she was denied.

AFL President, Georgette Forney, met Thomas during the Silent No More testimony time in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, when he shared his journey of uncovering what really happened to Clementine. Every step forward has revealed deeper layers of a harsh reality—one that exposes not only the horrors of abortion but also the way the abortion industry disregards the humanity of preborn children.

A Father’s Unanswered Questions

It all started a year ago when Thomas’ pregnant girlfriend feared she couldn’t handle motherhood but also couldn’t afford an abortion. When she called the local abortion clinic, they quickly assured her they had a program that would cover the costs for a 20-week abortion procedure that would take at least two days to complete.

Immediately after the abortion, Thomas’ girlfriend regretted it and shared the details of the two-day nightmare with him. The information she provided made him question what exactly had happened at the clinic. They decided to request her medical records. The lack of description of how the baby died prior to removal from the womb created further concern – leading them to seek legal counsel. The lawyer showed the records to an obstetrician who said that based on the documentation, it was probable that the baby was born alive and sold through a fetal procurement agent.

This possibility led Thomas to further investigate the abortion clinic, and he learned that, indeed, the clinic does provide fetal research specimens to researchers nationwide. Instead of experiencing closure, he has found only more evidence of the abortion industry’s barbaric practices—where babies, like Clementine, are not only killed, but often subject to medical testing and research after death.

Under New Jersey law, abortion is permitted throughout pregnancy, with virtually no restrictions. The state does not require reporting on fetal remains, leaving parents like Thomas with no answers, no accountability, and no way to know where their children’s bodies have gone. As Thomas has uncovered more about Clementine’s fate, he has also come face-to-face with a larger, disturbing reality. Aborted babies are often subjected to scientific experimentation without consent, and treated as biological material rather than human beings. Their bodies are used for research, their organs harvested—all in the name of “medical advancement.”

Clementine’s story is not just about one baby—it is about the thousands of lives lost and discarded each year, with no voice to speak for them. Thomas’s investigation shines a spotlight on an industry that promotes abortion as a solution while hiding the devastating consequences it leaves behind.

A Call to Stand for Life

Clementine’s life mattered. She was not a choice. She was a child. Her father’s love and determination reminds us that every life—no matter how small—deserves dignity, protection, and recognition.

Stories like Clementine’s happen every day. Countless fathers, mothers, and families are left grieving for children they never got to hold, lost to an industry that profits from their pain. This is why we must stand for life. We must advocate for the unborn, fight for ethical accountability, and ensure that no more babies like Clementine are subjected to such brutality.

Thomas’s journey is far from over, but his unwavering love for his daughter serves as a powerful testimony. Clementine’s name will not be forgotten. He has three goals in sharing her story. First, he wants to find her remains to give her a proper burial. Second, he wants a law passed to stop all fetal research. Third, he wants to pursue a legal case against the abortion clinic for fetal trafficking. Sadly, law experts question the strength of pursuing legal recourse given that there is a two-year statue of limitations for such cases and March 12, marks the one year anniversary of Clemetine’s birth/death. Please pray for Thomas and his girlfriend, that they may secure legal help to prevent other people from similar experiences while affirming the truth: that every life is precious, and every child deserves a chance to live.