[BlindTlk] Fwd: [IABS-Talk] Sad News

[David Andrews]

>
>Dear Illinois Federation Family,
>
>I am so incredibly sad to share that Stephen O Benson died Sunday morning,
>March 22, 2020 at 7:26AM after a long illness.  He leaves behind his wife
>Peg, son Patrick, who many of you likely know, and hundreds of family and
>friends.  Steve served as President of the National Federation of the Blind
>of Illinois for over 20 years.  In addition, he dedicated his life to
>service by ensuring access to information and protecting the civil rights of
>the blind in numerous ways including by having a distinguished career with
>the Chicago Public Library.  Services will take place today at 9:30AM where
>a brief wake Will occur followed by internment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery,
>just beyond Chicago's west side. Steve's last 13 years were distinguished by
>much medical care and disruption, but the only thing he complained about was
>not being able to just walk out the door with his white cane and travel
>independently. He will be deeply missed.
>
>
>
>Ronza Othman, President
>
>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
>443-426-4110
>
>
>
>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not
>the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
>blindness is not what holds you back.


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