Friends,
Here is the FADP statewide Vigil/Protest information for the Wednesday, May 29th execution of Elmer Carroll. There will be a special event at the Florida Capitol Rotunda in Tallahassee at noon the following day - May 30. See the announcement from Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty below. Stay tuned for more. Please contact Gov. Scott and tell him your views.
Phone: 850-488-7146. Email: Rick.Scott@eog.myflorida.com.
Shine the light, Mark
TALLAHASSEE:Unless there is a stay, the first of 3 scheduled executions will take place next week. Elmer Carroll is scheduled to be killed on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. There will be a Vigil in front of the Governor's Mansion at the time of the execution.
On the following day, Thursday, May 30th, we will hold a Service of Remembrance at 12 noon at the Capitol Rotunda. We will be joined by two former Death Row inmates who were recently exonerated: Seth Penalver and Herman Lindsey. After the Service they will hand deliver a letter to the Governor, once again, requesting a meetingwith him. They will also deliver a letter from all the Exonerated Death Row Survivors at Witness to Innocence asking Gov. Scott to VETO the Timely Justice Act.
In addition, Mark Elliottof the Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty,will deliver a petition that has been signed by thousands of people and was initiated by Juan Melendez, another Florida Death Row exoneree. The petition asks the Governor to veto the so-called"Timely Justice Act."
Last, but not least, a very noble and inspiring young man, Kurt Wadsworth, Jr., has been moved by recent actions to go on a 2000 mile March for Life and Justice to end the death penalty.He began in Pensacola on Saturday, May 25th. You can go to his website and learn about the march and if you are inclined, you can contribute to the cause. The link can be found here.
We ask that as many as possible please attend the Vigil and the Service next week. Thank you.
Sheila Meehan
TCADP Board
www.tcadp.net
You can read about Seth Penalver and HermanLindsey here.
ORLANDO: Diocese of Orlando Prayer Service to Abolish the Death Penalty, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Join Bishop John Noonan for a prayer service at 5 p.m. May 29 in the St. James Cathedral chapel in Orlando to pray for the abolishment of the death penalty and for the victims of violent crimes, their families, and those who are to be executed because of the death penalty.
The prayer service will be held one hour before the scheduled execution of death row inmate Elmer Leon Carroll, convicted in the 1990 rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Orange County. The prayer service will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
The prayer service will be live streamed from the chapel. Clickhereto watch the live stream.
Catholics believe all people are made in the image and likeness of God – even those who have done great harm – and affirm the dignity of all persons, both victims and offenders. The Catholic Bishops of Florida continue to reject state-sanctioned killing and have asked the state of Florida to reject execution and enact the option of life in prison without possibility for parole.
Free parking is available on the northwest corner of East Robinson Street and North Orange Avenue, across from St. James Cathedral.
To read more about the Catholic teaching regarding the death penalty, visit the Diocese of Orlando Office of Advocacy & Justice website by clicking here.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY (ST. AUGUSTINE AREA): There will be a Vigil during the execution of Elmer Carroll on Wednesday, May 29thin front of the St. Augustine Beach City Hall at the corner of A1A and 16th Street. Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Signs provided or bring your own. "We cannot teach that killing is wrong by killing." Contact Nancy O'Byrne at (904) 461-9216 or obyrnen@bellsouth.netor JoAnne Engelbert at (904) 460-1190 or engsch@bellsouth.net
DUVAL COUNTY (JACKSONVILLE): Come stand with us at a Vigil during the execution of Elmer Carroll on Wednesday, May 29th, in front of the new Duval County Unified Courthouse located at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville. Time: 5:15 - 6:15 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 (BUNNELL): Stand with us in support of life and dignity within a peaceful vigil in front of the Flagler County Courthouse. 5:00-6:00 P.M on Wednesday, May 29th, during the execution of Elmer Carroll. Join us at the Courthouse on 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell. For information please contact Jackie Morelewicz by email Jackiem@cfl.rr.comor phone (386) 986-3146.
GAINESVILLE: CARPOOL TO THE PRISON FROM GAINESVILLE: If there is no stay on the day of a scheduled execution, Meet at 4:30pm sharp. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St, Call Amy Jo Smith for more info: 352-284-1749
Please note that the time for the execution is 6:00 PM. Carpooling at 4:30 PM. Return time is uncertain as executions are often delayed.
BROWARD COUNTY (FT. LAUDERDALE): Broward FADP Execution Vigil. Broward FADP will have a vigil to protest the execution of Elmer Carroll from 5-6 pm on Wednesday, May 29 in front of the federal courthouse at the NW corner of Broward Blvd. and NE 3 Ave., in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Signs will be provided. Parking is available on SE 1 St. west of SE 3 Ave.
MANATEE/SARASOTA: A deathwatch prayer vigil service will take place on Wednesday, May 29, starting at 5:30 PM with a silent protest with signs along 26th Street, West, adjacent to the south parking lot at St. Joseph Churchin Bradenton. The prayer service will begin at 6:00 PM. Gov. Rick Scott has ordered Elmer Carroll to be executed at that time. This anti-death penalty event is a co-joined activity of St. Joseph Parish Respect Life group, Peace Through Justice, and Pax Christi USA--Manasota Chapter. FMI: rjbanner@verizon.net
PINELLAS COUNTY: anti-death penalty vigil Pax Christi Tampa Bay, Peace First, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, the Pinellas Park Catholic Worker and other death penalty opponents will gather from 5:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29 at an anti-death penalty vigil 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 behind Checkers and the bank on the northwest corner of the intersection. Signs will be provided, or you can bring your own. FMI: sjstew@gte.netor (727) 894-2832. Since execution dates often change, please check the media for updates and changes. The vigil occurs during the actual execution; if the execution is re-scheduled, the vigil will be rescheduled.
STARKE (Florida State Prison): Join volunteers from around the state during the execution, across the highway from the Florida State Prison Death Chamber, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact John Linnehan at (904) 504-1004 or metanoia.mx@gmail.com
Gather ACROSS from Florida State Prison starting by 5:00pm. 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: Local speed limits strictly enforced. 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.
PLEASE JOIN THE STRUGGLE ANDHELP!
Shine the light,
---Mark
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Sent by:
Mark Elliott
Executive Director
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, fadp.org
P.O. Box 82943
Tampa, FL 82943
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is a coalition of organizations and individuals united to abolish the Death Penalty in Florida.
FADP works to build a strong, diverse, statewide grassroots movement which:
* Opposes executions
* Supports reforms aimed at reducing the application of the Death Penalty until it is abolished
* Protects the humanity of all persons impacted by the Death Penalty
* Educates Floridians about the Death Penalty
* Provides concrete action steps for individuals and groups
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