Andrea Clark Has Passed Away :: Euthanasia

Euthanasia: May 7, 2006
Andrea Clark Has Passed Away

We received the sad news from her sister this evening:

Andrea passed away peacefully a little before 3pm today, with her family and her friends at her bedside. We love her so very much and we are going to miss her terribly. We hope that the battle that we fought for our sister will bring to light and bear witness to the horrible acts committed in the name of ethics in hospitals across the state of Texas.

The fact that we had to fight this battle is both frightening and a sad commentary on the so-called "ethics" now being practiced in medical facilities in this state. The battle for life is a difficult one, in the best of situations, but when a family is put through what we had to go through at such a time, it is especially agonizing.

We wish so much that we could have spent more time at our sister's side, when she was living and fighting for her life, rather than having to visit our attorney's office, give interviews to radio and television stations to let the public know of the atrocity about to befall Andrea, and literally stand outside the hospital and beg them not to kill our sister. In attempting to deprive Andrea of the most basic of her human rights--life--St. Luke's Hospital managed to deprive her family and her of that which is most dear to us all, when we are faced with the death of a loved one: a proper goodbye.

How, in the name of God, anyone can call putting someone to death when they are at their most helpless and begging for their lives "ethical," we cannot imagine.

Melanie Childers

Andrea�s family has been an example of strength and compassion, showing courage to speak out against legalized euthanasia as it threatened the life of their loved one. Their actions have indeed born witness �to the horrible acts committed in the name of ethics in hospitals across the state of Texas.�

Thanks to all who took a stand for Andrea and valued her despite her health related struggles and the decisions of her hospital. We extend our deepest sympathies to Andrea's family and our thoughts and prayers are with those who now mourn the loss of their sister and mother.

Posted by plb at May 7, 2006 10:54 PM

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Comments

How Beautiful that Andrea was carried Home on the Feast of The Good Shepherd..Thank You Andrea and Your Family for Your Lovely contributions to this battered world of ours..

Posted by: Beverly on May 8, 2006 7:49 AM

Andrea Clark died just before the most holy hour of the day. There is a reason why Ms. Clark died at the time she did. I'm sure she was welcomed into God's Kingdom with open arms.

Posted by: Katie on May 8, 2006 8:05 AM


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