# Crosses of Losses: A Community’s Cry for Change

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-06-20T09:01:44+00:00
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## Resource

A haunting display of over 1,200 crosses, each honoring a life lost to drugs, stands outside Rails Bar and Grill in Warrenton — the youngest victim just 17 days old, the oldest 76. Started by Sabrina Wipfler, founder of Enough is Enough Heroin, Fentanyl, Opiates Awareness, the traveling exhibit is deeply personal, fueled by her own grief after losing her nephew in 2011. Families like Dawn Carpenter, whose son Stone died after taking a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl, share their stories to expose the deadly deception of fake medications. Local community members, including bar owner Brandon Hammers, are rallying behind the cause — hosting a poker run on June 20th to raise funds and awareness. More than just a fundraiser, the event aims to confront the public with the brutal reality of drug overdoses and inspire those struggling to seek help before it’s too late. This powerful, sobering display is a plea to prevent future tragedies — one cross at a time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efd8804defab789c

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