Updated List of Vigils for Dr. George Tiller: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Thank you to all of you that sent me information about yesterday's vigils... it was incredibly helpful, and I know that a lot of people used this link as a resource to find events in their town.
With that in mind, I wanted to update yesterday's list with vigils happening tonight and through the rest of the week. As always, please be sure to let us know of events that you know of but don't see on our list. You can email us or leave it in the comments below. Thanks!
- Atlanta, GA: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Woodruff Park
- Columbia, MO: 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Peace Park: Elm & 6th
- Greensboro, NC: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the corner of N. Elm and W. Bessemer streets (in front of 917 N. Elm)
- Minneapolis, MN: 9-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Loring Park (bring a candle)
- Ottawa, Ontario: 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Human Rights Monument at Eglin & Lisgar
- Hayward, CA: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, a memorial will be set up at the Cal State University campus: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. People are welcome to come bring balloons, poems, photos, rocks, candles, etc.
- Northampton, MA: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, First Churches: 129 Main Street
- Worcester, MA: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester: 90 Holden Street, Worcester
- Philadelphia, PA: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Love Park, brief candlelight ceremony, sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Women's Medical Fund.
- Columbus, OH: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Broad Street Methodist Church, 501 East Broad Street, Columbus 43215
- Concord, NH: 5 p.m. on Thursday, statehouse grounds in Concord, NH. For more information, call NARAL Pro-Choice New Hampshire at 603-228-1224.
- Cleveland, OH: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Pilgrim Congregational Church: 2592 West 14th Street (in Tremont), Cleveland, OH 44113
- Bangor, ME: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church on Union Street, Due to the short notice and lack of planning time, we ask that you consider BYOC -- "Bring Your Own Candle." A limited supply of vigil candles will be distributed.
- Austin, TX: 8 p.m. on Thursday, The Hill at Butler Park: 903 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, Located between Riverside Drive and Barton Springs. Immediately west of Palmer Events Center.
- Ithaca, NY: 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, in the middle pavillion on the Commons. For more information, call Planned Parenthood at 607-796-0220, extension 201.
- Manhattan, KS: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Triangle Park in Aggieville, corner of North Manhattan and Anderson Avenue.
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Springfield, MO: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Victims Memorial Garden at Phelps Grove Park: 920 E Bennett, Springfield, MO 65807. Email Crystal w/ questions or call 417-883-3800 ext 809.
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San Francisco, CA: 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at the steps of San Francisco City Hall, Polk & McAllister. Bring signs, your voice, your sorrow and outrage.
** All times are local times.
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Is there nothing planned for Houston?
How sad that there is nothing planned for a city the size of Los Angeles.
You are brave and you are not alone. The silent majority is with you now and every day you go to work and assist woman to be empowered with the choice to end their pregnancy. It is sad to be faced with making such a decision but it is right for all women to have control over their own lives. Education is the best way to stop unwanted pregnancy and every effort must be made to educate our women about birth control early in their lives so medical intervention is a last and safe resort. TRhank you for all you do for women rich or poor.
This is a very sad situation and the family, all who worked with and befriended Dr. Tiller has my deepest sympathy. These are very sad days for Pro Choice and all women in general.
I am so sadden by the murder of Dr. Tiller, a courageous and admirable man who stood up for our rights against the hate mangers of the anti-abortion movement and my sympathy goes out to his family, his friends and the staff of his clinic. I admire your dedication to continue his work and standing up for pro-choice. Thank you.
Ellen West
Springfield Missouri vigil
Wednesday, June 3rd
7:00 PM
Victims Memorial Garden at Phelps Grove Park
920 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65807
Contact Crystal w/ questions - crystal.brigman@ppslr.org or 417-883-3800 ext 809
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA: Another event today Tuesday June 2 in San Francisco - 5 to 6:30 PM at the steps of San Francisco City Hall, Polk and McAllister a Speak-Out In Outrage and Sorrow, called by World Can't Wait, Bay Area Coalition for our Reproductive Rights, ANSWER Coalition, Linci Comi (West Coast Feminist Health Project) and more. Everyone welcome. Come speak out... Abortion Doctors Are Heroes - They Save Women's Lives! Bring signs, your voice, your sorrow and outrage.
Sadly, the mountain folks up here southwest of Denver are more likely to praise the, arguably psychotic behavior of the assassin of Dr. Tiller, than the healthcare commitment, kindness, and courage he and his amazing staff have demonstrated.
But I'm surprised there is nothing planned in Denver. Such terrorism must not be tacitly encouraged to flourish within our communities.
May the killer's name be forgotten.
How very tragic this is. It is obscene that the anti-choice movement, who must consider themselves accomplices, at least in that they provided the environment from which the assassin appeared, describe themselves as 'pro-life'.
I'm a male, I'm an Australian in Australia so it would be easy to say 'this doesn't affect me' - but it does. An invisible but meaningful memorial to Dr. Tiller would be to politicize this assassination to the max - use it to advance the rights of women to choose.
Connecticut Vigil- New Haven
Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm
First Presbyterian Church of New Haven
704 Whitney Avenue
New Haven CT 06511
For more info contact Gretchen.Raffa@ppct.org or 203-865-5158
Remembering Dr. George Tiller
Vigil at Congregation Kol Ami, 6/3 @ 5:30-7:30pm
1200 N. La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90038
Please join Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Hollywood NOW and Congregation Kol Ami as we honor the life of Dr. Tiller, who was murdered in Kansas this past Sunday as he attended church services with his wife. His death is an enormous loss for his family, patients, and friends, and for the women and their families across America who turned to him under some of life's most difficult medical circumstances.
Join Planned Parenthood Los Angeles CEO/President Mary-Jane Waglé, West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land, and Rabbi Denise Eger to remember Dr. Tiller and to stand in solidarity with those who work every day to ensure that women and their families receive compassionate and professional care, even in the face of violence and intimidation.
Frances, there is an event planned for Houston tomorrow (Wednesday, 6/3) at 6pm, at the Planned Parenthood on Fannin in Midtown - http://www.pphouston.org/
Sponsor: Illinois Choice Action Team
Event: Vigil
Location: Churchill Field Playlot Park (c/o Holstein Park)
1825 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
Date: Friday, June 5th
Time: Meet at 8:15 pm
Vigil will last until 9:15 pm
Contact: outreach@ilchoiceactionteam.org
Comments: We will supply the candles and we ask that participants do not bring bull horns.
I am working on vigil in Indianapolis, IN. Please email if you are interested.
THANKS!!
I am horrified at the lack of attention this act is being given in Boulder CO.
The terrorists anti-choice freaks gather at our abortion clinic often, sporting placards with what are titled aborted fetuses - generally full term babies covered in blood.
Here's the question I want answered and it's two-fold: first why are these monsters terrorizing women? Are they aware that for every woman seeking support there is a man somewhere who is equally responsible? second, why aren't they 'saving' these fetuses by adopting them rather than killing their care givers? These are the monsters among us and none of us is safe as long as they are unconstrained.
I heard there was supposed to be one in West Palm beach, FL. I am afraid it has already passed. Does anyone know?