[BlindTlk] Sad news from Iowa - Jim Omvig

[Ericka]

 Jim was a very nice guy. I didn’t get to know him well but I talk to him a couple of times at conventions. He did a lot to make things better for all kinds of people.

Ericka Nelson

> On Apr 27, 2022, at 1:44 PM, Mark Tardif via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Jim will certainly be missed.  He was an important asset and very knowledgeable.  Thoughts and prayers go to his family.
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> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: dandrews920--- via BlindTlk
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:58 AM
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> Subject: [BlindTlk] Sad news from Iowa - Jim Omvig
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> Good Morning Colleagues:
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> Please see the note below I just sent to the Iowa affiliate listserv. As I
> receive more information I will certainly pass it on to this group. Our
> thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's family, as we have lost a great pillar
> in the movement. May his legacy live on in each of us!
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> From: Tall-Corn <tall-corn-bounces at nfbnet.org
> <mailto:tall-corn-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of Scott Van Gorp via
> Tall-Corn
> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:40 AM
> To: NFBI Listserv <tall-corn at nfbnet.org <mailto:tall-corn at nfbnet.org> >
> Cc: Scott Van Gorp <svangorp at nfbi.org <mailto:svangorp at nfbi.org> >
> Subject: [Tall-Corn] Sad news from Iowa - Jim Omvig
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> Good Morning Federation Family:
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> It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of a
> great friend and colleague in the movement, Jim Omvig, early this morning,
> April 27th. Jim has been an instrumental part of the Federation past and
> present, and he was also a friend and driving force  at the Iowa Department
> for the Blind. His work in both of these arenas is well documented. His love
> for the Federation, passion for the welfare of the blind, and drive to see
> blind people live the lives they want will be truly missed. As I receive
> more information, I will pass it on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to
> Sharon and the rest of the family during this time. There is so much that
> could be said about Jim, and there will be time for that. For now, let's
> remember him as a friend, mentor, and brother in the movement always!
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> Scott Van Gorp, President
> National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
> Phone: 515-720-5282
> Email <mailto:svangorp at nfbi.org>
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