Jackson’s Gap man says walking with a cross is a sign of God’s sacrifice

Jacksons Gap’s Thomas Blanks walks along Cherokee Road Thursday with a cross on his shoulder, a gesture he said he hopes will remind folks about the sacrifices of Jesus Christ. (Mitch Sneed / The Outlook)

 Kenneth S. Boone

Alexander City motorists –  there is no need to have your eyes checked.

That really was a man walking along area roads with a 7-foot wooden cross on his shoulders Thursday, and Thomas Blanks said he is glad to do it.