Bobby Schindler - Biography
Bobby Schindler, Jr., Brother of Terri Schiavo
Before his sister's death, Bobby Schindler was an average citizen. He taught
math and science in a Catholic high school in Tampa, FL. He had moved to Florida
from his native Pennsylvania in order to stay close to his family: his parents,
his sister, Suzanne and his older sister, Theresa or Terri. The Schindler family
was always very close and the relationship between Bobby and Terri was exceptionally
strong.
Since his sister's death on March 31, 2005, 13 days after her feeding tube
was removed by court order, Bobby left his teaching position and as spokesman
for the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation, travels across the country, appearing
in numerous speaking engagements, devoting himself to protecting other people
with disabilities and raising public awareness about the growing threat of
euthanasia.
Terri sustained serious brain damage in an unexplained collapse in February,
1990, that left her incapacitated. In the years to follow as the Schindler
family battled her husband, Michael Schiavo in the courts to keep Terri alive,
Bobby became the family spokesman. He addressed the nation through countless
television, radio and print media interviews---the mainstream media which misreported
the situation and was "less than sympathetic." As the urgency of Terri's situation
grew, so did Bobby's efforts. After the feeding tube was removed from Terri,
(March 18,
2005) at Woodside Hospice where she had been for five years - although not
terminal - Bobby traveled to Washington to personally intercede with members
of Congress to try to save his sister's life.
Through his unique experience, Bobby illustrates the inadequacy of our nation's
justice system and its diminishing respect for vulnerable human life. He speaks
sincerely and plainly, with no agenda other than to honor the memory of his
sister and to share his concerns and desire for a more compassionate society.
Bobby's message is not just about Terri Schiavo, it is about the future
of the country.
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