Terri Schiavo died this morning at her hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida. Her family had been asked to leave her bedside just 10 minutes before their daughter passed. It is being widely reported that her estranged husband, Michael was at her side in her final moments. Please join us in offering prayers for the comfort of Terri’s friends and family.

A Message from Troy Newman, President, Operation Rescue

“To give assistance to any in murdering themselves, directly or indirectly, if done wittingly, incurs the guilt of blood, and that the lives of princes ought to be, in a special manner, precious to us.” Matthew Henry’s commentary on the whole Bible : Complete and unabridged in one volume (2 Sa 1:11).

Dear Friend of the Helpless,

We have just learned that Terri has passed away at approximately 10:00am (EST) this morning. She heroically clung to life for 14 days without a drop of water. This, above all else, proves she had a will to live and was healthier than most people who can speak on their own.

Let us long remember Terri as a brave soldier who fought valiantly in her personal battle for life and has become a tragic causality in our modern day culture war. But her death is not in vain. Her death has purchased the beginnings of a social, moral awakening on the issue of the Sanctity of Life. March 31, 2005 must go down in history and our battle cry must be REMEMBER TERRI SCHAIVO!

The brave men at the Alamo changed history with their heroic stand against tyranny. The sacrifice of their lives became the rallying cry for Justice! “Remember the Alamo!” has been the roar of victory on every battlefield since that fateful dawn on March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas.

So too, Terri’s last stand will long be remembered and honored in our hearts. Let’s us press forward toward victory against the forces of death.

With a heavy heart,
Troy Newman,
President

OR : Letter politically motivated to provide false cover for veto of clinic licensing bill

WICHITA, KS — Operation Rescue has obtained a copy of a letter sent Friday from Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Executive Director Larry Buening to Governor Kathleen Sebelius concerning an investigation into a January 13, 2005 abortion-related death in Wichita. In that letter, Buening attempts to diminish the abortion death and absolve the governor of culpability by indicating that clinic regulations would not have saved a Texas teenager who died during a dangerous late-term abortion at, Women?s Health Care Services in Wichita, KS, an unregulated abortion mill run by the notorious George Tiller.

However, upon further inspection of the document, it is clear that the KSBHA indicates that they cannot be sure that standard of care provided to the dead girl was adequate, whether standard procedures to safeguard women from injuries were followed, or whether the abortion was done legally. This information could not be determined without examining the autopsy report, which has yet to be released.

Sebelius vetoed a clinic licensing bill two years ago. Since then there have been at least five documented abortion injuries, including one abortion death, at Tiller?s abortion mill alone. Sebelius has threatened to veto the current legislation as well, in spite of the fact that HB 2503 was passed with super-majorities in both houses.

Interestingly, and in a potential conflict of interest, Buening is the husband of top Sebelius aide Vicki Buening, who owes her job to the fact that Sebelius received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Tiller which helped Sebelius win the race for governor.

The KSBHA launched an investigation into the abortion death at the request of a complaint filed by Operation Rescue staff member Cheryl Sullenger on January 26. Buening indicated that the investigation was concluded on March 9. However, his letter was not sent to Gov. Sebelius until late Friday, after the Senate passed HB 2503, the clinic licensing bill, by an unexpected two-thirds vote. The timing and lack of evidence raises questions of political posturing and attempting to provide Sebelius with dubious cover for a gubernatorial veto even though Buening admits final, conclusive decisions cannot be made with the information currently available.

Buening;s letter stated, “The Board is aware that office-based procedures and clinic licensure are currently being considered by the Legislature and wanted to provide you with an interim report.”

“Buening admits that they do not have adequate information to make a final determination about the safety, quality, or even the legality of the abortion given the patient who died, yet wants to assure the Governor that clinic licensing and regulations would not have prevented her death. The KSBHA based this solely upon the word of the clinic workers who have a vested interest in covering any fatal misdeeds, and not on the most reliable piece of information — the autopsy report that is not yet available. We call on the Governor and the KSBHA to stop playing politics with women?s lives. Sign HB 2503 before more women needlessly die and the hands of unregulated and dangerous Kansas abortionists.” -Troy Newman, President, Operation Rescue

View page 1 of Buening letter to Sebelius
View page 2 of Buening letter to Sebelius
Read Letter from Sebelius that prompted KSBHA’s Response (Courtesy of Kansans for Life)
Read about the teenager who died

SUPREME COURT REJECT’S FAMILY’S FINAL BID

The United States Supreme Court has rejected one last bid by the Schindler family for legal intervention to save their daughter’s life.

Terri “Still with us.”

According to Terri’s father, Bob Schindler, Terri is weak but responsive. Her bodily functions are continuing, as of Wednesday, indicating that her kidneys are still functioning. Let’s keep praying for a miracle!

Fr. Frank Pavone Prays with Schindler family; Visits Terri

Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life visited Terri yesterday at her hospice and spent time witht he Schindler family. Pavone also appeared on several news shows making a case for Terri’s life.

Efforts In Washington DC

Led by Rev. Pat Mahoney, protesters continued lobbying efforts at the nation’s capitol. It was learned that the House has withdrawn their subpoena and it will not be reissued. It had been hoped that this subpoena would save Terri’s life, however, it was disregarded by Judge Greer, who has, to his shame, adamently insisted that Terri’s dehydration/starvation continue.

PLEASE FAST AND PRAY FOR TERRI’S LIFE- God can move hearts. We need a miracle in order to save Terri. We are calling on Christians around the nation and around the world to FAST AND PRAY for Terri’s life, as God gives you grace.

View Photos from Florida

If you cannot come to Florida, you may still participate in prayer with Christians from around the nation in a Conference Call Prayer Vigil for Terri Schiavo sponsored by Pastor Wiley Drake in Southern California. The prayer vigil is held each morning from 5-7 AM in each time zone. Call 1-641-497-7302 and give the Access Code 399430. You may call in any time during the Conference Call and stay for as long as you like, from a couple of minutes to the whole two hours. (Long distance charges may apply.)

EVENTS SCHEDULE

24-hour Ongoing Prayer Vigil outside Woodside Hospice
6774 102nd Avenue No. Pinellas Park, FL

[Read story about Terri's attempt to communicate her desire to live..]

CLICK HERE TO READ THE RULING FROM 11TH CIRCUIT

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOUSE SUBPOENAS ISSUED FRIDAY

CLICK HERE TO READ A COPY OF THE ‘COMPROMISE LAW’ PASSED BY THE US CONGRESS

Read the Empire Journal which has many interesting investigative articles about the Shiavo case.

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