IN TERRI'S LOVING MEMORY

various ^ | 03/31/05 | various

[tutstar]

Terri's struggle for life has ended this morning. December 3, 1963 - March 31, 2005

Attorney David Gibbs "The Schindlers said that God loves Terri more than they do."

Father Frank Pavone, Natl. Director of Priests for Life "We will pray that it will never happen again."

[Scarlet7]

Your welcome.

Your depiction of Terri's tragedy has helped strenghten my resolve in continuing to fight for those who cannot speak for themselves.

[floriduh voter]

Press Release

For Immediate Release – 03-31-05 12:00 PM (GMT-5)

Statement of the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation

Clearwater, FL – It is with heavy hearts that the volunteers of the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation acknowledge the passing of Terri on this day at approximately 9.00am ET.

Terri has demonstrated to us a tremendous will to live by enduring more than 13 days of deprivation.

So many people from every walk of life have expressed their love and support to Terri and her family throughout this struggle and we thank them for their kindness. Messages of condolences and prayers have begun coming in from all parts of the world and we are touched and comforted by the kind words of so many people.

Please visit www.terrisfight.org. Thanks, FV

[Awestruck]

(tears)

God bless the Schindlers! I can't believe the grace and strength they have shown through all this.. they are indeed an example for all of us..

[Kitty Mittens]

Dear (((((((Republic))))))), Love and Hugs in our King of kings to you. Many is the Time I have Read and Loved your Posts when I was Lurking on the Terri Threads.

Phil, I Love your Beautiful Picture of our Terri!

[floriduh voter]

PRESS RELEASES RE: TERRI SCHINDLER Schiavo: March 31, 2005

State Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala "Terri Schiavo is now a martyr. Her death is not in vain."

Joaquin Navarro-Valls, Vatican spokesman "The circumstances of the death of Ms. Terri Schiavo have rightly disturbed consciences. An existence was interrupted. A death was arbitrarily hastened because nourishing a person can never be considered employing exceptional means."

Sen. Mel Martinez, R-Florida "My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family members involved in this tragic situation today as they mourn the passing of Terri. My sincere hope is that Terri has finally found peace."

Dr. Richard Land, Southern Baptist Convention "This is a sad day for America. It's a particularly sad day for anyone who is physically or mentally handicapped, or seriously and debilitatingly ill, and those who love them."

[floriduh voter]

Although I appreciate statements that are forthcoming re: Terri not dying in vain, Terri should not have died at all. Please pray for Terri's dear mother Mary.

"Love one another." Jesus

[tutstar]

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

[floriduh voter]

Ping.

[floriduh voter]

ping

[floriduh voter]

Terri's family did tell her about everyone who loved her and cared about her. Terri knew. Freepers, Terri knew she was beloved.

I'm so grateful to Jim Robinson for all the bandwidth and I do mean, yards and yards of bandwidth. Freepers, you are the greatest. Stick around and watch justice be restored in Florida.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Terri's Threads are on Free Republic's Home Page per Brad's Gramma

[pc93]

I have created terrisjustice for those who truly want to seek justice
against the perpetrators who took part in Terri's murder. This is only
for those who can see through the schemes of those who did nothing to
avert her murder .. which includes on up to the President of our
United States and my Florida Governor, etc.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/terrisjustice/

Group descrip:

The group seeks to be a forum for those seeking justice for the domestic terrorist murder of Theresa Marie Schindler.

[floriduh voter]

Statement of the Schindler Family 3:00 pm est March 31, 2005

Pinellas Park, FL – As you are aware, Terri is now with God and she has been released from all earthly burdens. After these recent years of neglect at the hands of those who were supposed to protect and care for her, she is finally at peace with God for eternity. We are speaking on behalf of our entire family this evening as we share some thoughts and messages to the world regarding our sister and the courageous battle that was waged to save her life from starvation and dehydration.

We have a message for the volunteers that have helped our family:

Thank you for all that you’ve done for our family. Thank you to the hundreds of doctors who volunteered to help Terri. Thank you to the fifty doctors who provided statements under oath to help Terri. Thank you to the lawyers who stood for Terri’s life in the courtrooms of our nation. From running our family’s website, to driving us around, to making meals, to serving in so many ways—thank you to all of the volunteers who have been so kind to our family through all of this.

We have a message for the supporters and people praying worldwide:

Please continue to pray that God gives grace to our family as we go through this very difficult time. We know that many of you never had the privilege to personally know our wonderful sister, Terri, but we assure you that you can be proud of this remarkable woman who has captured the attention of the world. Following the example of the Lord Jesus, our family abhors any violence or any threats of violence. Threatening words dishonor our faith, our family, and our sister, Terri. We would ask that all those who support our family be completely kind in their words and deeds toward others.

We have a message to the media:

We appreciate your taking Terri’s case to the nation. Please afford our family privacy to grieve at this time.The patience and graciousness of the on-site media here at hospice has been deeply appreciated by our family.

We have a message to the many government officials who tried to help Terri:

Thank you for all that you’ve done. Our family will be forever grateful to all of the outstanding public servants who have tried to save Terri.

We have a message to all of the religious leaders who tried to help Terri:

Thank you to all people of faith who demonstrated love for Terri and strength of conviction to defend the sacredness of all human life as a precious gift from God.

Our family is highly honored that the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, would speak out so boldly on behalf of our sister, Terri.

We have a message of forgiveness:

Throughout this ordeal, we are reminded of the words of Jesus on the cross: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” Our family seeks forgiveness for anything that we have done in standing for Terri’s life that has not demonstrated the love and compassion required of us by our faith.

We have a message to parents worldwide:

Our family would encourage parents to spend time with their children and to cherish each and every moment of each and every day with them as a precious gift from God.

We have a message to Terri from her family:

As a member of our family unable to speak for yourself, you spoke loudly. As a member of our family unable to stand under your own power, you stood with a grace and a dignity that made your family proud. Terri, we love you dearly, but we know that God loves you more than we do. We must accept your untimely death as God’s will.

Terri, your life and legacy will continue to live on, as the nation is now awakened to the plight of thousands of voiceless people with disabilities that were previously unnoticed. Your family intends to stand up for the other “Terri’s” around this nation and we will do all that we can to change the law so others won’t face the same fate that has befallen you.

We have a final thought to share:

Our family had hoped this day would never come, but as it has now arrived, we ask ourselves a question in these incredibly sad circumstances: What would the Lord Jesus ask us to do in a moment like this? In John’s Gospel, Jesus responded to the questions of the rabbis, who asked why a man had been born blind. He said: “it is so that the works of God might be made manifest through him.”

God’s plan for Terri is unfolding before our eyes. Our prayer at this time is that our Nation will remember the plight of persons with disabilities and commit within our hearts to defend their lives and their dignity for many generations to come.

[pollywog]

Terri,
You have taught me so much. Your sweet spirit even unto death is such a example to all Americans. You have exhibited graciousness under oppression.

I will give all I have to right the wrong done to you.
I know you are in the presence of God now.Your parents and brother and sister are the best. We have watched them give all they have for you. May God cover them with His comfort and Hope.

Polly

[cubreporter]

To Terri...

We didn't know you personally. But..who could forget that sweet smile and bright eyes as your mother was talking with you and fixing your pillow?

You are with God at this moment. You are happy, calm and peaceful. I'm just sorry we didn't have the power to save you from being murdered.

Rest in peace.

I am sorry you were murdered.

[floriduh voter]

Dear Terri, may God bless you.

[cyn]

prayers with you, amdgmary, the Schindlers, and all who are hurting so very much right now.

Sean did a great job today, w/Pat Anderson detailing injustices. This is by no means over.

[fiesti]

I just heard Pat Anderson on Sean Hannity talk radio and she made a statement that I think we all will agree with..Euthsinia now has a name and a face.....This has all been an agenda and we must continue to be strong and fight against this in Terri's memory.......Terri..You are in the arms of our Beloved Lord now and we know you are finally at peace and your mind and body are a new in His heavenly prescence.....See you in heaven my dear and you gave them one heck of a fight...

[cyn]

thanks, tut.

what can I say? I didn't meet Terri except through the videos and descriptions of her that I heard from her family when I met them -- but I am a better person today for even that.

Blessings to the Schindlers and all of Terri's friends and supporters at this most difficult time. May you find comfort and sustenance in the Lord to see you through all the trials of the days ahead. Love & hugs -- cyn

[cyn]

Pat & Sean did a great job -- Pat is so right: there is now a name and a face.

I loved Pat's description of Terri's "Hi, Mom" look -- and the 3 affidavits Pat has from speech therapists that Terri was indeed saying "Hi."

May all that has been hidden come to light -- Lord, let Your light shine in all the dark places. THANK YOU for all who speak out for her.

[cyn]

what a sweet photo. fv, I saw you on cnn -- saw you turn aside from the camera. THANK YOU for being there for Terri, for us..... may you find comfort at this most difficult time.