Senator Fred H. Dore’s Address to the Graduates of John Kennedy High School

May 25th 1972

Dear Reverend Fathers and Sisters, Graduates, Parents and Friends:

Tonight is a night you will remember the rest of your lives. I can remember my own high school graduation from a private high school some 29 years ago. I can recall vividly that 83 of us graduated that night in the middle of World War II and there were fears and trepidation among all of us as to just what the new bold world would mean to us in the years ahead.

In many ways the atmosphere today is similar to what it was in 1943. Peace is on the lips of all citizens and yet war wages in the far corners of the world. People seek instant solutions from our statesmen and politicians. In 1943 we were concerned but optimistic, for we had faith in our education, our training and ourselves and our country. Hopefully you share the same thoughts and aspirations here tonight.

Euthanasia Deaths in the Netherlands Surpass 10,000.

Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Euthanasia Deaths in the Netherlands Surpass 10,000.

The Netherlands Times reported on March 26, 2026 that in 2025 there were 10,341 reported euthanasia deaths representing 6% of all deaths. Reported euthanasia deaths were up by 3.8% from 9,958 in 2024.Euthanasia Deaths in the Netherlands Surpass 10,000.

The article indicated that there were: 174 reported euthanasia deaths for people with mental disorders which was down by 45 from 2024. Unlike 2024, none of the deaths involved children. 499 reported euthanasia deaths for dementia which was up by 17% from 427 in 2024. In 2025 there were 11 cases where the person was not mentally competent to request euthanasia. 475 reported euthanasia deaths for multiple age-related conditions which was up by 20% from 397 in 2024. 278 reported euthanasia deaths for "other" conditions which was up by 20% from 232 in 2024. "Other" conditions is not defined. In 2025, there were 7 deaths that did not fulfill the "due care" criteria and were investigated, which was up from 6 deaths in 2024.