Tribute to Dr. George Tiller
by Libby Davies, Member of Parliament, Vancouver East
June 18, 2009
Dear
Friends,
I’m sorry I cannot attend the rally this evening, as I’m still in
Ottawa, but I do want to send my support and solidarity to everyone
here tonight, and to pay tribute to the life and courageous work of Dr.
Tiller.
He is a hero to countless women, whose lives he saved, whose rights he
supported, and for which he sacrificed his own life. He was a wonderful
man and the tragedy of his death is an outrage to everything that is
just and humane in our society.
As we grieve this loss, may we also strengthen our determination and
solidarity to stand together for women’s reproductive rights, that they
be upheld legally and politically in Canada and around the world. We
will not allow the Conservative Government in Ottawa to deny women
reproductive rights and access to safe, legal abortions. We will not
let the clock be turned back.
Some of the most remarkable and courageous women and men of our time
have come from the pro-choice movement. We celebrate their commitment
and compassion. Dr. Tiller will never be forgotten, as he symbolizes
the best of humanity in his 30 years of dedicated work.
In solidarity,
Libby Davies
Member of Parliament
Vancouver East