Jon Scharfenberger, 22, a staff member at Students for Life of America (SFLA), died early this morning from injuries sustained in an Oct. 8 car crash.
Scharfenberger was with his coworker, 28-year-old Kortney Gordon, on their way back to SFLA's headquarters in Virginia from an event in Georgia when the head-on collision happened. Gordon and her preborn daughter, Sophy, died on impact, as did the driver of the other car. Two college students who were riding in the back seat of Gordon's car are expected to make full recoveries.
A native of Warwick, New York, Scharfenberger graduated from Ave Maria University this year. While in college, he served as president of his campus chapter of Students for Life, and interned for both SFLA and Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback.
Scharfenberger joined SFLA full-time in July, and was named director of the group's new Pregnant on Campus initiative in August. He played a crucial role in establishing a pro-life campus group at Florida International University, which saved the life of a pre-born baby just one week later.
Scharfenberger, who is survived by his parents, two sisters and one brother, died doing what he loved: On his Facebook page, he lists his position with SFLA, followed by the note, "Traveling the country saving babies!"
Contact: Karla Dial
Source: Students for Life of America
