VERO BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2006) – William Colby knows all too well the difficult choices families must face before and after the death of a loved one. He has walked this difficult journey with families in a professional and personal way and will bring his insight and expertise to our community on Nov. 28 from 2-4 p.m.
Colby is nationally recognized for his legal argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Nancy Cruzan’s family. The Cruzans fought on behalf of their daughter’s care in a legal case that catapulted end-of-life issues to national attention. Author of the critically-acclaimed book about this case, Long Goodbye: The Deaths of Nancy Cruzan, Bill Colby has become an outspoken advocate for legal and ethical issues involving care at the end of life. His new book, Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America was published in May 2006.
Echoes of the Cruzan case were heard when attention focused on Terri Schiavo last year, where once again a family tragedy over withdrawing life-sustaining treatments hit national headlines. Colby will speak to that issue during a free public forum hosted by VNA Hospice, as part of the agency’s month-long National Hospice Month celebration. Colby’s thought-provoking presentation, From Cruzan to Schiavo: What Have We Learned? will be at the PNC Community Room, 3001 Ocean Drive in Vero Beach.
“Mr. Colby brings a national voice on end-of-life issues to our community,” said Linda Travers, VNA Hospice interim director. “We’re fortunate to have someone of his stature speak at this important forum.”
Colby is a well-known national expert, who has presented these issues to the U.S. Supreme Court and to groups across the country. He has appeared on Larry King Live, Hardball, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America and other televised news shows and radio programs.
During his presentation Colby will read from his books and answer audience questions. He will be available for a book signing after the talk. To reserve a seat for this event, call (772) 978-5515. This event is sponsored by PNC Wealth Management.
