Bulletin! New Execution Date Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 4 PM EST
Florida continues the premeditated and unnecessary killing
of captive prisoners. Governor Rick Scott has signed a Death Warrant for
Oba Chandler. The homicide of Oba Chandler is planned for Tuesday,
November 15th at 4PM. We grieve with the family of Joan Rogers and her
daughters, Christe and Michelle and mourn their tragic deaths 22 years
ago.
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and our
allies call for simultaneous execution vigils/protests across the state at
the time of executions. Each vigil group in Florida is independent and
establishes its activities according to the needs, strategies and
resources of its members. Details are often adjusted for each execution.
For the most recent prisoner-killings, the following actions were planned.
This page will be updated when another state homicide is scheduled. In the
event that the next killing has very little lead time, contact the local
organizers directly.
ALL are welcome to participate at ANY protest and
vigil
If you do not see your area listed or would like to stage
a local visibility action, please contact FADP for advice and materials at
727-215-9646 or fadp@fadp.org.
PAX CHRISTI FLORIDA local groups are
hosting and participating in execution vigils across the state. For more
info, please visit their web site, http://paxchristiflorida.org
DAYTONA BEACH: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: Governor Rick
Scott has signed a Death Warrant for the execution of Oba Chandler to take
place on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. We will be traveling to Starke to
pray for Oba Chandler and his victims on Tuesday, November 15th.
Our bus leaves at 12:30PM. Our prayerful presence makes
the statement that all killing is wrong and the State of Florida does not
kill in our name. We encourage all, no matter their personal feelings
about capital punishment, to join us as believers in the sanctity of all
life. If you would like to join us, please call the parish office
386.255.0433.Visit our website: www.floridacatholicsstandforlife.net
For more information about what we as Catholics
teach about the death penalty, please visit: http://www.usccb.org/deathpenalty.
DUVAL COUNTY:
Vigil with us during the execution of Oba Chandler on
Tuesday, November 15th, and stand up for an end to the
death penalty in Florida. In front of the Duval County Courthouse located
at 330 E. Bay Street, Jacksonville. Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Signs
provided or bring your own. For more information, contact Jackie Gunning
at 904-449-3328 or jacqueline.gunning@bmcjax.com
FLAGLER COUNTY: Stand with us in support of life and
dignity within a peaceful vigil in front of the Flagler County Courthouse.
3:30-4:30 P.M on Tuesday, November 15th. Join us at the Courthouse on
1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell. For information please contact Jackie
Morelewicz by email Jackiem@cfl.rr.com or phone 386-986-3146.
GAINESVILLE: TO CARPOOL TO THE PRISON, gather at the UU
Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th Street by 2:15 PM. CONTACT: Amy Jo Smith at
352-284-1749 or smithaj@bellsouth.net Subscribe to the Gainesville Citizens for
Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GCADP) local announcement list by
sending a message to gcadpnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Those unable to come to Starke are invited to make
their own signs and be visible on the corner of University Ave. and 13th
St. in Gainesville. The execution is scheduled for 4:00
PM.
PINELLAS COUNTY: Join Pax Christi Tampa
Bay, Peace First, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and
other death penalty opponents at an anti-death penalty vigil from
3:30-4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 15, at the intersection of Ulmerton Road
and 49th Street N. in mid-Pinellas County. This is the site of past
vigils. Park in the lot next to Checkers on the northwest corner of the
intersection. Signs will be provided, or you can bring your own. FMI:
arichter58@msn.com or 727-573-2935.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY: Join us for an Execution Vigil for Oba
Chandler on Tuesday, November 15th, in front of the St.
Augustine Beach City Hall at the corner of A1A and 16th Street. Time:
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Signs provided or bring your own. "We cannot teach that
killing is wrong by killing." Contact for more information -- Nancy
O'Byrne at 904-461-9216 or obyrnen@bellsouth.net
STARKE (Florida State
Prison): Gather
ACROSS from Florida State Prison starting by 3:00pm. Please bring signs if
you have them.
Directions to the Vigil/Protest across highway 16 from
Florida State Prison:
From East: SR-16, 8 miles West of Starke, go
right (east) into entrance for New River Correctional Institution. FSP
staff will direct you to vigil parking.
From North: (Macclenny) SR-121
south approximately 17 miles to SR-16 (before town of Raiford). Turn left
onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. Turn left
(east) into New River Correctional Institution. FSP staff will direct you
to vigil parking.
From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles north
of Gainesville to Starke. Turn left (west) onto SR-16 (Raiford Road), go
approximately 8 miles. Turn right (east) into New River Correctional
Institution. FSP staff will direct you to vigil parking.
From West
(Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn
left, go approximately 6 miles, just past town of Raiford, turn right
(east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. Turn
left (east) into New River Correctional Institution.
NOTES from
FADP: Florida State Prison is on the West side of the road. The designated
protest area is on the East side of the road, with the entry road being
opposite of the main entry to FSP and designated, "New River Correctional
Institution".
REGARDING BATHROOMS: Bathroom at SE corner of red
brick bldg. is usually open. Sometimes there is a port-a-potty in the
designated media area (about 150 yards west of the protest area), but it
is not always there and they may decide not to allow protesters access to
the media area. Just to the west of the prison (toward Starke) is a Circle
K store with a bathroom available to customers. Stop there, if not in
Raiford or Starke as you pass through one of those towns.
REGARDING SIGNS: We are unaware of any restrictions on the nature
of signs. FADP recommends clear and concise messages, printed boldly, with
high contrast between the text and the background. FADP will have some
signs available.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear closed shoes and
socks to protect yourself from the occasional presence of fire ants.
ALSO: Especially with high profile state killings, airport rules
apply - be aware of what you bring and carry, and of your demeanor, and
stay within the designated protest area or between that area and the
adjacent parking area. You may wish to bring umbrellas (for sun or rain)
and bottled water. FADP will help.
TALLAHASSEE:
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death
Penalty, the Florida Catholic Conference, PAX Christi and concerned
citizens gather at 3:45 PM, on Tuesday, November 15th in front of the
Governor’s mansion. On the following day, Wednesday, November 16th, at 12
noon, we invite all interested parties to meet for a Service of
Remembrance for Oba Chandler, Joan Rogers and her daughters, Christe and
Michelle at the Great Seal of Florida in the Rotunda of the Capitol. For
additional information, contact Shirley Poore (shirleypoore@comcast.net) or 850-893-6838 or Juvais Harrington
(juvais@harringtonconsulting.us).
PALM BEACH
GARDENS: Pax Christi Palm Beach will be standing in silent
protest to the state
sponsored killing being done in our name. We will
gather before the Cathedral of St. Ignatius
(N. Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens) at 3:45PM on Tuesday, November 15th.
Please contact
Maureen O'Connell (dorneyoc@aol.com) or Beth
Cioffoletti
(qbeth@bellsouth.net) for more
information.
The Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death
Penalty (TCADP) website can be found at http://tcadp.net.
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