Photo courtesy of National Right to Life Committee
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s unjust and inhumane death—nearly two weeks after being denied food and water. As we close this 13-day reflection, we remember not only the tragedy of Terri’s final moments, but the profound impact her life continues to have on the fight for human dignity.
Terri’s story is a somber reminder that basic care—like food and water—should never be considered extraordinary. And today, as we honor her memory, we also extend our prayers to those who were involved in her death, including Michael Schiavo.
Photo courtesy of Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network
“Today marks the 20th anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s unjust and inhumane death after nearly two weeks without food or water. On March 18, 2005, Judge George W. Greer ordered the removal of Terri’s feeding tube after her estranged husband, Michael Schiavo, successfully petitioned the court for permission to allow Terri to die by starvation and dehydration.
“Terri was not on life support; she was simply receiving food and hydration through a feeding tube. Perhaps the most challenging command is to pray for Michael Schiavo and for those who supported and worked tirelessly to end Terri’s life.“
Terri Schiavo Dies in Florida Hospice
| Published: 3/31/2005 (FOX News) – Terri Schiavo, the severely brain-damaged Florida woman at the heart of an epic legal and political battle that launched a national debate on end-of-life issues, died Thursday morning. The 41-year-old woman died in her Pinellas Park, Fla., hospice at 9:05 a.m. EST, nearly 14 days after doctors removed the feeding tube that had kept her alive for 15 years. Her husband, Michael Schiavo, held her in his arms as she took her final breaths, his attorney said. George Felos declined to describe in detail his client’s wife’s death, but said: “It was evident to everyone around him, the profound emotion and loss for Mr. Schiavo. It was clear to everyone he loved Terri deeply and her passing was a tremendous loss for him.” Later Thursday afternoon, Terri Schiavo’s father, sister and brother spoke sorrowfully at a press conference. Schiavo’s mother, so prominent during the increasingly desperate fight to keep her daughter alive, did not attend. CONTINUE READING. **** Read Bobby Schindler’s recent article published at LIfeNews.com: 20 Years After They Starved My Sister to Death, We Must Never Forget Terri Schiavo |
Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network · PO Box 7927, St Petersburg, FL 33734, United States
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