Terri Schiavo Supporters Hold Vigils, Petitions, Demonstrations
Supporters of Terri Schiavo planned dozens of protests around the world to pray and rally for her life as a Pinellas court judge determines whether to extend an emergency stay preventing the removal of her feeding tube, Friday.
The vigils began Thursday evening in front of the Woodside Hospice where Terri Schindler Schiavo lives. The hospice is the site of a 3-day prayer vigil that will end Sunday, planned out by avid supporters who closely followed her case over the past 7 years.
When Terri’s feeding tube was removed for 6 days in October, 2003, hundreds of supporters turned out across the nation to pray for her safety. On the seventh day, the Gov. Jeb Bush ordered the tube to be reinserted under “Terri’s Law”.
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Meanwhile, at a media press conference today, the executive director of the Center for Reclaiming America will release the names of 100,000 people who have signed an online petition on behalf of Terri. Dr. Gary Cass will deliver the names on a petition, generated in just two days, that asks Gov. Jeb Bush to "to take immediate action to stop the forced starvation of Terri Schiavo."
The following is a brief list of vigils and demonstrations held on Terri’s behalf:
Friday, February 25
11 AM - 1 PM
In front of the office of George J. Felos (Pro-Euthanasia Activist and Michael Schiavo's attorney) Felos & Felos PA, at 595 Main Street, in Dunedin, Florida
11:30 AM
Press Conference in front of Felos & Felos PA, at 595 Main Street, in Dunedin, Florida.
2 - 4 PM
A demonstration planned in front of an Italian restaurant in Clearwater, Florida has been cancelled. The restaurant has a new owner. The family regrets any inconvenience.
5 - 7 PM
Prayer vigil in front of the Woodside Hospice
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Saturday, February 26
10 AM - 4 PM
The neighborhood of Michael Schiavo's & Jodi Centonze's home, protestors will gather at the corner of Marrie Court and Frisco Drive. A map to this protest site is available online at: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=1NZfvOp_0To0_LP.CtzQeoW0LKGP5oySm3BYOC4PqlU-&csz=Clearwater%2C+FL&country=us&new=1&name=Protest&qty= This protest will feature students from Ava Maria College.
5 - 7 PM
Prayer vigil in front of the Woodside Hospice
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Sunday, February 27
10 AM - noon
Judge George Greer's church, Calvary Baptist Church, 331 Cleveland Street, in Clearwater, Florida
"We are asking that Calvary Baptist Church takes the appropriate disciplinary action in regard to their member, Judge George Greer, for his part in pursuing the starvation of Terri Schindler Schiavo." -- Randall Terry, president of the Society for Truth and Justice
5 - 7 PM
Prayer vigil in front of the Woodside Hospice
