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The family of slain abortion provider
George Tiller said Tuesday that his Wichita clinic will be "permanently closed," effective immediately.


      In a statement released by Tiller's attorneys, his family said
it is ceasing operation of Women's Health Care Services Inc. and
any involvement by family members in any other similar clinic.


      "We are proud of the service and courage shown by our husband
and father and know that women's health care needs have been met
because of his dedication and service," the family said.


      Tiller was shot to death May 31 while serving as an usher at the
Lutheran church in Wichita that he regularly attended. Scott Roeder
is being held on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated
assault in Tiller's death.


      Tiller's family said it will honor his memory through private
charitable activities.


      Family members said they wanted to assure Tiller's previous
patients that the privacy of their medical histories and patient
records will remain "as fiercely protected now and in the future"
as they were during Tiller's lifetime.

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