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T'wit, FReeper extraordinaire, has died.
self | August 5, 2007 | 8mmMauser

Posted on 08/05/2007 3:55:55 AM PDT by 8mmMauser

A great FReeper and close friend passed. T’wit, also known as Timothy Wheeler passed on. In tribute, I would like to make this the August thread of Terri Dailies, the topic foremost in T’wit thoughts.

Tim was a man of great faith, a faith that grew stronger especially in recent months. As I type this, I still am not yet coherent, as I try to awaken and sip a good coffee brought to me recently by Tim. In his usual fashion, he probably figured I would appreciate a little care package and would appreciate the better quality than the usual fare we would fix.

But I do not want this thread to be maudlin, nor a reminiscing on anecdotes, rather a stab at what Tim would want.

T’wit was passionate about the beauty of nature, of good books, good music, and intellectual challenge, but mostly he was passionate about his love for our America, for Jim Robinson’s FreeRepublic, and for our fight for those in the plight of Terri Schiavo. For the latter, he sought justice and fervently hoped and prayed we on Terri’s List would carry on this battle against the evils of those who would control who lived and died.

In our many talks, he would sound like a poster boy for all the stated position of Jim Robinson.

His wife told me last evening the final thoughts he had. As can be expected, it was for us to continue our fight as we have done already. She hoped that rather than flowers or donations sent, that donations be directed at causes like that supporting Terri’s Legacy, the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation. In this way, we remember him and further his wishes. T’wit and I talked a lot about faith and I can reassure all, his faith in Our Lord was strong and growing stronger, a comfort to me that he carried it to the end.

My words come out with difficulty this morning, but should flow better later, although without the word play and banter we would sometimes engage, at least for now. T’wit would be upset if I quit the puns for long, though.

We will continue our prayers for T'wit and his wife and family.

8mm


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To: 2nd amendment mama; A2J; Agitate; AliVeritas; Alouette; Annie03; aposiopetic; attagirl; Augie76; ...

One of FR’s most ardent and eloquent defenders of life has died.


161 posted on 08/09/2007 5:46:05 AM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Backing Tribe al-Ameriki even if the Congress won't.)
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To: 8mmMauser
"Bioethicist Bill Allen teaches here, who said in an interview that he believed Terri Schiavo was not a person,"

Not wishing it on anyone, but one would hope he'd have a change of heart if it were his child.

162 posted on 08/09/2007 7:20:46 AM PDT by mtbopfuyn (I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
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To: 8mmMauser

When did those students stand in front of Woodside in Pinellas Park with a banner no less?


163 posted on 08/09/2007 7:34:47 AM PDT by floriduh voter (Terri's List - 8mmmauser & DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT)
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To: bjs1779
I'm thinking t'wit was right. When I say Go Bobby, it is with regard to him being on the radio this past weekend and that interview was very motivating and impressive. I'm supporting Terri's Foundation myself. Context is everything.

I must say though, that I don't think Bobby is corruptible like run of the mill politicians. But, t'wit's not here to reply back so let's just let it go at that.

164 posted on 08/09/2007 7:46:03 AM PDT by floriduh voter (Terri's List - 8mmmauser & DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT)
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To: floriduh voter

Good morning, FV.

I don’t remember them specifically, but do remember groups coming in for a while, doing their thing, and then leaving. Some were really passionate but couldn’t stay long although they may have traveled quite a bit.

Now that I look again, I do not see the snow fences up, so maybe it was fairly early. The banner looks very well made, so somebody would remember it, I think.


165 posted on 08/09/2007 7:50:38 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: floriduh voter; bjs1779

T’wit and I were talking during that time about how power corrupts nearly anyone, even some of the best and how few survive that filter. He saw it as a frightening peril to any who tried. I pointed out some did weather it, those of very strong faith, and I thought Bobby would be able to weather it, too. We had differences of opinion just slightly. He was so admiring of Bobby, he didn’t want Bobby hurt.

Where we agreed, we thought Bobby had a date with destiny in some way or another, whether politics or another role. He must be listening to his muse or guardian angel and is moving right along.

We can pray that he safely weathers the perils sure to cross his path as certainly as trolls appear here.


166 posted on 08/09/2007 7:59:33 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: 8mmMauser

50,000 bucks? I don’t blame the students for being angry. I hope the allumni is paying attention to this gross misapropriation of funds.


167 posted on 08/09/2007 8:48:30 AM PDT by TheSpottedOwl (If the families still ran Las Vegas, Harry Reid would be napping at the bottom of Hoover Dam)
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To: 8mmMauser; BykrBayb
Bobby on the radio was the best interview I've heard in a while here. http://www.johnsipos.com

IMO,Glenn Beck now w/CNN, toned down his rhetoric for the 2nd vigil due to market forces and maybe he was already talkin to CNN. He toned it way down but he did attend the Gulfport Mass and talked about attending Terri's mass on his radio show.

He described seeing me at Terri's Mass on the radio. I was just one of many grieving folks at the Mass but as you may have discovered, I have this aura thing and well, I guess I'm stuck with it. Seriesly.

168 posted on 08/09/2007 8:57:22 AM PDT by floriduh voter (Terri's List - 8mmmauser & DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT)
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To: 8mmMauser

Thank you for posting this. Prayers are up for him and his family. He was a super person.


169 posted on 08/09/2007 9:07:03 AM PDT by dixie sass
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To: dixie sass

Thank you.... T’wit would have been pleased and honored at your recognition. He remembered well, as we try to.

8mm


170 posted on 08/09/2007 10:26:12 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: 8mmMauser

#153 — 8mm - This is awesome!! I will remember them when I am out there at PP praying every morning, M-F. It will help me know I am not alone. I will also remember them when I am sieging PP on Saturdays with BOUND4LIFE from 11-1! HOW COOL! Thanks for sharing it. WOOOHOOOOO Christendom College students!!


171 posted on 08/09/2007 10:55:20 AM PDT by MountainFlower (There but by the grace of God go I.)
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To: 8mmMauser

Jack K. is one evil man. He even looks evil.


172 posted on 08/09/2007 11:10:26 AM PDT by Dante3
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To: 8mmMauser

And a horrible murder at that. I naively believed the Bush brothers would save her. And Greer sill on the bench in spite of all his perversions.


173 posted on 08/09/2007 11:33:08 AM PDT by Dante3
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To: Ohioan from Florida; Goodgirlinred; Miss Behave; cyn; AlwaysFree; amdgmary; angelwings49; ...
A candle has been lit on Terri's Memorial website. T'wit would want us to remember Terri.

Memorial Candles

8mm

"We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience. The White Rose will give you no rest."

174 posted on 08/09/2007 11:55:46 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: LilAngel
Is that an actual quote from Felos? What would make him think it was smart to say such a thing?

Yeah, he said it.

I don't know if he meant it to be smart, he is just proud of the fact that the door is opening to bump more people off. As you may know, Felos served on the board of directors of the Hospice of Florida Suncoast, the corporation which operates the Woodside Hospice.

175 posted on 08/09/2007 1:17:36 PM PDT by bjs1779 ("The force that created today’s hospice also propels the right-to-die movement." George Felos)
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To: All
Theresa Marie Schindler  

Terri has touched the lives of millions of people throughout the entire world.  For a woman who was unable to speak or permitted to appear publicly for more than a third of her short life, she had the most profound effect on people all over the world. She has opened the eyes of the world bringing awareness to the importance of our end of life wishes.

Terri's plight opened serious discussions and debates involving closed head injury, the disabled, cerebral vascular accidents, definitions of life support, the eugenics movement, and the exposure of special interest groups such as the bioethicists.

Terri's life will never be held in vain for she has forever influenced the world view of the disabled and the importance of our responsibilities to those who are vulnerable. She has brought recognition to the life's work of physicians, nurses, researchers, and lawmakers who have made tremendous contributions in their areas of expertise.

Thank you Theresa Marie Schindler for opening our eyes to the meaning of life.

Friends who have since joined Terri in Heaven..........
All who have left the earth, but never to be forgotten.
Rest In Peace Dear Angels..........

Bishop Craig, 2006
Maura, 2006
Johnny Shestag, June 2007
Tim Wheeler, August 2007


Fight4Terri@aol.com




Her legacy

8mm

176 posted on 08/09/2007 1:22:01 PM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: 8mmMauser
It was very nice of Cheryl to do that.

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Cheryl Ford RN lit a candle on 08/09/2007:
"Another friend of Terri joins her heaven.
Tim, T'wit Freeper, a long time fighter for Terri,
now may he rest in peace."

177 posted on 08/09/2007 2:29:00 PM PDT by bjs1779 ("The force that created today’s hospice also propels the right-to-die movement." George Felos)
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To: Dante3

“I naively believed the Bush brothers would save her.”

Me too. They don’t have enough courage. Hope we get a conservative in the White House, and other offices, who have the courage of their pro-life conservatism.


178 posted on 08/09/2007 7:35:44 PM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-life/borders, understands Red China threat! http://www.gohunter08.com/Home.aspx)
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To: Sun; EternalVigilance; floriduh voter

Lots of people were just confidently expecting Jeb to come through at the end, just to follow through and do the right and proper thing, and instead got a door slammed and stony silence.

Say it ain’t so, Jeb.


179 posted on 08/10/2007 3:31:45 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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To: Ohioan from Florida; Goodgirlinred; Miss Behave; cyn; AlwaysFree; amdgmary; angelwings49; ...
Yes, Jeb, that's great, but...

Somebody snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at the very last moment. Somebody let Terri die when she could easily have been saved. Somebody separated faith from politics. Who was that, Jeb? Please speak louder. I didn't hear well enough how Catholic you are in practice. Tell us all the story of Pontius Pilate and how it fit with the Easter sacrifice of Terri.

...................................

ATLANTA, Georgia, August 9, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Republican governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, brother of President George Bush, described his "faith journey" to audiences at a Catholic conference this summer, emphasizing that faith and politics should not be separated.

The devout Catholic and pro-life politician received a standing ovation from a crowd of families, children, priests and young people before he even began his speech at the 11th Youth and Family Encounter conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The event was sponsored this July by the international Catholic lay movement Regnum Christi.

He underlined the fact that leaders should not separate their faith from their political careers. "I don't know how one can do that," he said. "As governor I didn't do that. I tried not to."

"I don't think you can separate your personal faith from your public actions, and I don't think you need to. I think transparent, openly expressing your faith is a good thing."

~Snip~

Jeb Bush was closely involved in the case of Terri Schiavo in 2004 as governor of Florida. Putting his own words into practice, Bush signed Terri's law - a move approved by the State legislature - that would remove her from her husband's authority and thereby protect her life. Bush also appealed the Supreme Court to change its mind when it struck down the law (see http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2004/oct/04100602.html).

Leaders Shouldn't Separate Faith and Politics, Catholic Governor Jeb Bush States

8mm

"We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience. The White Rose will give you no rest."

180 posted on 08/10/2007 3:52:10 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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