Contact: Rev. Flip Benham, 980-722-4920; Dr Pat McEwen, 321-431-3962; both with Operation Save America

MEDIA ADVISORY, Sept. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- Jim Pouillon was shot and killed at 7:30 am today, (9-11-2009), while ministering the truth to the children of Owosso High School in Michigan. A lone gunman shot Jim three times in the chest. He died at the scene. The gunman is in custody. The motive for the shooting has not yet been made public but we do know that the enemy, Satan, comes to kill, steal and destroy. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

Jim was a Godly man, a beloved friend of Operation Save America and a dedicated pro-life sidewalk counselor.

"We knew Jim as 'Jim from Michigan'. Jim would often call and say 'Hello Flip, this is Jim from Michigan' and go on to tell of his most recent exploits for Jesus at the school, the abortion mill, the Governor's Mansion or anywhere that he could stand up and be a voice for the babies. I'd say, 'God bless you brother' and Jim always answered, 'He already has, I got to talk to you today, brother.'" -- Flip Benham, director of Operation Save America,

Cal Zastrow, an Operation Save America Leader from Michigan and a close friend of Jim said through his tears, "He got his martyr's crown this morning."

In the small town of Owosso, Jim Pouillon was well known for His love of Christ and unborn Children. Today the world lost a shining light for Jesus. He died as he lived, standing for Jesus. Jim is a testimony for all of us.

All of us with Operation Save American send our love, prayers and condolences to the Pouillon Family.

Flip Benham