It's Happening Again (We've Got Another Schiavo, Starving In GA, No Brain-Damage)

Media Release | 4-6-05 | The Family of Mae Magouirk

[valleygal]

There are Terri's everywhere we haven't heard about. But now it's out in the open for all to see. Lord help us.

I think Terri's case has given family members trying to fight for their loved ones the green light to speak up in public.

[djreece]

I tried to contact Focus on the Family and Dobson, but am not sure that it was the best way. I encourage any other FReepers who have contacts with the organization to try as well.

I also contacted Life Legal Defense Foundation, which helped in Terri's Fight.

[imskylark]

"What document?"

Mae has a living will stating that she wants nourishment unless she is vegetative or comatose. She is neither one.

[windchime]

Bump!

[BykrBayb]

My posts keep getting removed by moderator. I guess the advocates of involuntary euthanasia are feeling threatened again. I'll modify one of the posts that was pulled, and see if it stays this time. If anyone's interested in obtaining the portions that are deleted, freemail me. There are some phone numbers I didn't post, and won't provide, for privacy reasons. The info I did post previously (but deleted from this post) is public information, and consists solely of contact info for people that should be contacted in order to save Mae's life. The advocates of forced euthanasia do not want you to have this information. The family of Mae Magouirk (except her granddaughter) are trying to save Mae's life.

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My experience was almost the same as yours. I called every number except the judge. I didn't keep notes. Every time I finished one call, I went on to the next.

So, from memory, called and e-mailed Kenneth Mullinax. The recorded message confirmed the story, and asked that only media leave messages, to avoid overloading the machine. So I didn't leave a message.

Called Hospice-LaGrange, (ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER DELETED). They confirmed they had a patient named Mae Magouirk. I didn't bother asking questions, because I know they wouldn't be able to answer. I simply informed them that if they didn't resume her nutrition and hydration, there would be a major media blitz.

Called Beth Gaddy (PHONE NUMBER DELETED). The line was being checked for problems. LOL - maybe it burst into flames!

Called Mr. A. B. McLeod (Her Brother). If memory serves, this number was a business, and I think McLeod was part of the business name. I spoke with a nice lady. I didn't ask questions. I just offered to help in any way they might need. I suggested that I could contact media, legislators, or anyone else they suggested. She took my name and phone number.

Called Mrs. Lonnie Ruth Mullinax (Her sister). I don't remember this call specifically. It's on my list of numbers I called though.

Called Hospice LaGrange’s in-house attorney Carol Todd
(PHONE NUMBER DELETED). She's taking the week of April 4 off, but you can call her assistant, K. Lewis (PHONE NUMBER DELETED). I got her voice mail. I left a message, letting her know that the media is being contacted, and she'd better make sure the hospice isn't breaking any laws.

Called Her local LaGrange, Ga. cardiologist, Dr. James Brennan (PHONE NUMBER DELETED). I wonder if I was the first caller. The woman was so polite at first. When I told her I was calling about one of his patients, Mae Magouirk, she remained polite, and confirmed she was a patient. I said I wanted to leave a message for the doctor. She asked what my relationship is to the patient. I told her I'm not related, but I heard she was being starved and dehydrated to death, and they should resume her nutrition and hydration. And... CLICK. I called back, and said, "You hung up on me before I could finish. Tell Dr. Brennan the media is being con... CLICK. I guess she heard enough. I didn't call back.

Called Dr. Raed Aqel, (PHONE NUMBER DELETED) a highly acclaimed interventional cardiologist at the nationally renowned University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center. Along with Dr. Brennan determined that Mae Magouirk’s aortic dissection is contained and not presently life threatening. His secretary was real nice, and took my message. Pretty much the same message: I'm aware she's being starved and dehydrated to death. I and several other people are contacting the media.

Called attorney for saving Mae’s life: Jack Kirby, Kirby & Roberts. The nice lady who answered the phone couldn't give any information, but she gave me Mr. Kirby's e-mail address. jkirby@kirbyroberts.com .

E-mailed Jack Kirby (E-MAIL ADDRESS DELETED). Explained that I read about Mae Magouirk on the Internet, and that I'd like to help. I offered to contact media, legislators, or anyone else he felt was appropriate.

I did not contact the court.

This is all from memory, after the fact. Some of the details may be a little off, but it's basically accurate.

[valleygal]

I don't think living wills will even matter before long.

[PhilDragoo]

[windchime]

Bump!

[mother22wife21]

Just sent an alert to American Family Association that included links to this page, the WND story,and the Lonestar writeup.

Hopefully they can help rouse their membership.

[mother22wife21]

You never disappoint your fans. :D

[BykrBayb]

Division of Family and Childrens Services (DFCS)
Willie Rutledge
Troup County DFCS
504 East Depot Street
LaGrange, Georgia 30241-4631
(706) 845-4200
FAX (706) 845-4221

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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue
Web Site: http://www.gov.state.ga.us
E-mail: Contact Via 'Web Form.' http://mygov.governmentguide.com/mygov/mail/?id=2582&type=GV&state=GA
203 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-1776
Fax: (404) 656-5947
Washington Office:
400 N. Capitol St., NW, Ste. 376
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 624-3681

[ExPatInFrance]

In France is is 9am, late ight bump for my friends across the pond.

[djreece]

Thank you for your suggestion. I tried contacting Todd, using your name.

[DameAutour]

My first job as a teenager was as a companion for adults with severe mental disabilities.

I concur with this beautiful, heartwrenching post of yours.

[k2blader]

Bump.

Just came across this thread.

[BykrBayb]

Please ping the list to post #522.

I keep reading posts that claim this has been resolved, but it hasn't. Mae Magouirk is dying, and we might be able to prevent that. But not if we all back off, and wait for her obituary.

Here is some contact info. I have more contacts available for anyone who Freepmails me.

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Division of Family and Childrens Services (DFCS)
Willie Rutledge
Troup County DFCS
504 East Depot Street
LaGrange, Georgia 30241-4631
(706) 845-4200
FAX (706) 845-4221

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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue
Web Site: www.gov.state.ga.us
E-mail: Contact Via 'Web Form.' http://mygov.governmentguide.com/mygov/mail/?id=2582&type=GV&state=GA
203 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-1776
Fax: (404) 656-5947
Washington Office:
400 N. Capitol St., NW, Ste. 376
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 624-3681

[BykrBayb]

See this related thread also. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1379537/posts Granddaughter yanks grandma's feeding tube

[djreece]

Wneighbor has the ping list.

Thank you for the warning that some are saying this is over. That is false. We must all keep fighting hard.

[djreece]

Hello again.

Only three hours of sleep? :-(

[k2blader]

Thank you for the link.

There is a sickness in our nation, the depth of which I did not quite realize until recently.. :-(