Posted on 04/02/2005 7:03:33 PM PST by Cableguy
Terri Schiavo's widower has gone into hiding because of the furore over his wife's death and has sought police protection.
Michael Schiavo, 41, is under guard three days after his disabled wife died from dehydration at a Florida hospice.
She had spent 13 days without food or water after a United States judge upheld Mr Schiavo's claim that she would not have wished to continue life in a persistently vegetative state.
"His goal is to find safe housing because of these death threats," said a friend, Alan Shoopak. "It's not over. Unfortunately, it's just beginning."
Mrs Schiavo's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, who went to the US Supreme Court to block the removal of their daughter's feeding tube, admit that they care little for their son-in-law, but have urged against revenge attacks.
"Our family abhors any violence, or any threats of violence. We ask that all those who support our family be completely kind in their words and deeds towards others," said Mrs Schiavo's sister, Suzanne Vitadamo.
Anger at Mr Schiavo's actions has been fuelled by the revelation that a court order from a county judge, George Greer, who repeatedly refused the Schindlers' pleas to let their daughter live, will allow him to have her cremated and her ashes interred in Pennsylvania. The Schindlers' request for a share of the ashes or even a lock of their daughter's hair has also been refused.
The family see it as the final act in a 12-year campaign of spite by their son-in-law. Other alleged snubs include having his wife's wedding ring melted down to make a ring for himself.
Last week, while his wife's life ebbed away at the Woodside Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida, Mr Schiavo moved into quarters on site, to avoid protesters outside. Some had banners expressing vitriol for Mr Schiavo and Judge Greer. "You are going to hell, murderers," one read. The hospice also received hoax bomb threats last week.
For several days, Mr Schiavo has not returned to the home in Clearwater he shares with his fiancée, Jodi Centonze, and their two children. Friends speculate that they may leave Florida altogether.
The results of a post-mortem examination, which it is believed may shed more light on years-old bone fractures Mrs Schiavo suffered, and the extent of her brain damage, will be published within weeks.
Mr Schiavo's friends and family speak of a man who honoured his wife's wishes and released her from what he perceived to be a life without hope. After cradling her in his arms as she died on Thursday morning, he placed a rose in her hand and kissed her goodbye.
A Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday.
How true!
Excellent predictions. I agree. Michael will self destruct. And the devil had no more use for him.
I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, I don't think I'm doing a good job of explaining it.
That's, "and the devil will have no more use for him." Sheesh!
Why would you say that? I understand myself.
I'm sure he'd think himself the victim of an injustice. After all, he's a "worthy" member of society; not some vegetable who can't protest.
It's an accepted fact that Michael Schaivo will die soon. For anyone watching this thread, stand down and shut up. He will not die for a couple of months until after the hoopla subsides. That's when he will die. This is the way things work themselves out.
As much as this whole ordeal had stressed me and so many, only God can bring about his salvation. To Michael and any of us who have sinned. No one deserves to go through what the Schiavo family went through. Not even Michael.
"I am horrified and offended that ANY taxpayer is paying for the protection of Michael Schaivo's sorry @ss. Seriously, I'm not kidding...."
Me too. How dare we pay for this murderers protection?
Because I am me.Are you for real?
In this case, dare we hope that the Clearwater cops will protect him as well as they "protected" Terri, with the same result.
Thus torn asunder, none shall see thy strife;
Thy spotted hand; thy bloody, dripping knife.
I hate to advocate violence but it has always worked for me.
Since he claims he wasn't seeking a profit from his wife's death, maybe he will donate all the money to charity. Ya think? After all, he made this magnanimus offer once before... /sarcasm
"He deserves to be the next OJ Simpson, especially if he actually cashes in on his wife's death through book and movie deals."
If he cashes in? Honey he was in talks even befor she died.
Good to know that he won't have a moment of peace until he goes to Hell. What isn't good news is that he is no doubt being protected at taxpayer's expense. There is a terrible juxtaposition. The Left cried that saving Terri at taxpayer's expense was too much of a burden, but having 24/7 police protection for the faithless husband is money well spent.
Another thing that bothers me is that the police would no doubt risk their lives to protect Michael the killer, but wouldn't even risk their jobs to protect Terri. Every damn thing is upside down.
Absolutely...
God will repay...it may take a while as his ways are not our ways..but Mikey and all those who helped him and who continue to root for him will as well...
Simply the way the Lord has things set up...
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom...
Justice for Terri is crying out.
I hear ya! Perhaps he will be brought to justice. However, could that possibly happen in FL? If it did come to trial, Felos' next step would stack the jury with scientologists. At least enough to get a hung jury.
Whatever happens, he can't run from himself - and that's what his problem is - himself.
My thoughts are w/Terri's parents & siblings and MS's children. His wife chose him - his children didn't.
I was me when I woke up this morning. Are you you? This is my last post to you on this subject. Go bicker with someone else, I am not in the mood. Check back with me tomorrow, maybe I'll be in a more fiesty mood. An innocent woman has been murdered and you are preoccupied on if I am for real.
I have prayed many times for Michael Schiavo, Greer and Felos. Their fates are far worse than Terri's was if they don't repent. Jesus shed his blood for them as much as He did for us. I cannot imagine being without Him. While we do reap what we sow, God is also merciful. Jesus died to save their souls from eternal damnation. I will continue to pray for them that they seek Jesus for themselves.
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