From NABlindVets at aol.com Fri May 15 16:50:57 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 12:50:57 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] We Have Lost Another HERO! Message-ID: <10a750.2b0c998f.42877df1@aol.com> My fellow Veterans, Friends and Associates, It is with a sad heart that I must tell you of the passing of our NABV First Vice President Clarence Eugene Huggins of Sumter South Carolina this morning about 8am . Gene as he liked to be called was a gregarious tall man who lost his sight due to diabetes which was a direct result of his military service in Viet Nam and his exposure to Agent Orange. Gene was a guide dog user and his partner Mac was as bodacious as his master. I once got a picture of Gene next to a motorcycle with side car in Atlanta Georgia during the NFB convention there and his guide dog Mac was sitting in the motorcycles sidecar . Those who could see the picture told me they both were smiling. At this time I don?t have any information about the arrangements for Gene?s burial, but as soon as I have some information I will pass it along. Gene?s daughter Tanis said she thought his wishes were to be buried at the Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Gene was a great friend and I am going to miss him terribly, and his shoes will be hard to fill as his replacement is sought for the National Association of Blind Veterans. Dwight Sayer President NABV From dandrews at visi.com Fri May 15 19:48:18 2015 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 14:48:18 -0500 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] FW: We Have Lost Another Hero! Message-ID: > >From: Sayer, Dwight [mailto:president at nabv.org] >Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 6:10 PM >To: Danielsen, Chris >Subject: We Have Lost Another Hero! > >Chris , Please pass this along to the rest of theNFB . >Dwightfamily >My fellow Veterans, Friends and Associates, >It is with a sad heart that I must tell you of the passing of our >NABV First Vice President Clarence Eugene Huggins of Sumter South >Carolina this morning about 8am . Gene as he liked to be called was >a gregarious tall man who lost his sight due to diabetes which was a >direct result of his military service in Viet Nam and his exposure >to Agent Orange. Gene was a guide dog user and his partner Mac was >as bodacious as his master. I once got a picture of Gene next to a >motorcycle with side car in Atlanta Georgia during the NFB >convention there and his guide dog Mac was sitting in the >motorcycles sidecar . Those who could see the picture told me they >both were smiling. At this time I don't have any information about >the arrangements for Gene's burial, but as soon as I have some >information I will pass it along. Gene's daughter Tanis said she >thought his wishes were to be buried at the Fort Jackson National >Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Gene was a great friend and I >am going to miss him terribly, and his shoes will be hard to fill as >his replacement is sought for the National Association of Blind Veterans. >Dwight Sayer >President >NABV > > >New NABV Seal Logo jpg full size > >Dwight D. Sayer >President, >P.O. Box 784957 >Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 >president at nabv.org >www.nabv.org >"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving >safely in a pretty and well preserved body, >but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn >out, and loudly proclaiming -- >WOW-- What a Ride!" > > > > > > David Andrews and long white cane Harry. E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org From misterconsultant50 at gmail.com Fri May 15 20:41:18 2015 From: misterconsultant50 at gmail.com (Dwight Sayer) Date: Fri, 15 May 2015 16:41:18 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] FW: We Have Lost Another Hero! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00bd01d08f4f$7f5fd680$7e1f8380$@gmail.com> Thank you David from all of us at the National Association of Blind Veterans! Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is? not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a? pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,? thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming? -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews via Blindvet-talk Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 3:48 PM To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org Cc: David Andrews Subject: [Blindvet-talk] FW: We Have Lost Another Hero! > >From: Sayer, Dwight [mailto:president at nabv.org] >Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 6:10 PM >To: Danielsen, Chris >Subject: We Have Lost Another Hero! > >Chris , Please pass this along to the rest of theNFB . >Dwightfamily >My fellow Veterans, Friends and Associates, It is with a sad heart that >I must tell you of the passing of our NABV First Vice President >Clarence Eugene Huggins of Sumter South Carolina this morning about 8am >. Gene as he liked to be called was a gregarious tall man who lost his >sight due to diabetes which was a direct result of his military service >in Viet Nam and his exposure to Agent Orange. Gene was a guide dog user >and his partner Mac was as bodacious as his master. I once got a >picture of Gene next to a motorcycle with side car in Atlanta Georgia >during the NFB convention there and his guide dog Mac was sitting in >the motorcycles sidecar . Those who could see the picture told me they >both were smiling. At this time I don't have any information about the >arrangements for Gene's burial, but as soon as I have some information >I will pass it along. Gene's daughter Tanis said she thought his wishes >were to be buried at the Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia >South Carolina. Gene was a great friend and I am going to miss him >terribly, and his shoes will be hard to fill as his replacement is >sought for the National Association of Blind Veterans. >Dwight Sayer >President >NABV > > >New NABV Seal Logo jpg full size > >Dwight D. Sayer >President, >P.O. Box 784957 >Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 >president at nabv.org >www.nabv.org >"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving >safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in >broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming >-- >WOW-- What a Ride!" > > > > > > David Andrews and long white cane Harry. E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From NABlindVets at aol.com Sat May 16 14:57:37 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 10:57:37 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Funeral Arrangements Message-ID: <13224b.20800e1f.4288b4e1@aol.com> In a message dated 5/16/2015 10:52:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, president at nabv.org writes: Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" From: Sayer, Dwight [mailto:president at nabv.org] Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2015 10:51 AM To: president at nabv.org Subject: FW: Gene Huggins Funeral Arrangements In Loving Memory of Clarence Eugene "Gene" Huggins First Vice President The National Associations of Blind Beterans A Division of the NFB General Information Full Name Clarence Eugene "Gene" Huggins Date of Death Thursday, May 14th, 2015 Place of Death Columbia, SC First Visitation When Wednesday, May 20th, 2015, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home Address 515 Miller Road Sumter, SC 29150 _Map & Directions_ (http://www.ecsfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2148514/Huggins-Clarence/view-map.php?getDirMap=1&LocationId=453789) Service Information When Thursday, May 21st, 2015, 12:00pm Officiating Pastor Karen Starr Location Lewis Chapel United Methodist Church Address 1510 Plowden Mill Road Sumter, SC 29153 _Map & Directions_ (http://www.ecsfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2148514/Huggins-Clarence/view-map.php?getDirMap=1&LocationId=535368) Interment Information Location Fort Jackson National Cemetery Address 4170 Percival Road Columbia, SC 29229 _Map & Directions_ (http://www.ecsfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2148514/Huggins-Clarence/view-map.php?getDirMap=1&LocationId=526755) This obituary is protected by copyright by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home. Proudly Serving the Communities of Sumter, Shaw AFB, Lee County, and Clarendon County in the state of South Carolina, United States All rights reserved. This obituary is also archived at _ObitsforLife.com_ (http://www.obitsforlife.com/) Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home _Print_ (javascript:window.print()) Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" From NABlindVets at aol.com Sun May 17 03:20:49 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 23:20:49 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Clarence Eugene "Gene" Huggins Obituary Message-ID: <39e05.56b37db3.42896311@aol.com> FIRST Vice President of the NABV Passes! Clarence Eugene ?Gene? Huggins, 68, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, on Warriors Walk at Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Clarence Lester Huggins and the late Bernice Louise Davis Huggins. He was a member of Lewis Chapel United Methodist Church. He was member and past Vice President of the SC Chapter of the Federation of the Blind. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired electrician and worked with YUASA Exide and EMS Chemie North America. Survivors include a son, Craig E. Huggins (Kristina) of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Tanis P. Collins (Preston) of Shady Spring, WV; six grandchildren, Mackenna Huggins, Wesley Collins, Bailey Huggins, Joanna Collins, Elija Huggins, and Carolina Collins; two brothers, Alfred Huggins (Betty) and James Huggins (Linda) all of Alcolu; six nieces and nephews; four great-nephews; and his companion and guide dog, Mac. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Lewis Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Karen Starr officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Craig Huggins, Le Huggins, Preston Collins, Justin Huggins, Alex Tisdale, and Richie Kelly. Honorary pallbearers will be Mac, Wesley Collins, and Elija Huggins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Federation Center of the Blind of South Carolina, 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. Brought to you by: Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home From NABlindVets at aol.com Mon May 18 17:00:38 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 13:00:38 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Fwd: Meeting Notice and Invitation Message-ID: <98bc6.2248cc81.428b74b6@aol.com> ____________________________________ From: president at nabv.org To: president at nabv.org CC: nablindvets at aol.com, blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Sent: 5/18/2015 11:48:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Meeting Notice and Invitation ALERT! ALERT! Monday, May 18, 2015 The National Association of Blind Veterans will hold its Annual National Meeting and Reception on July 6, 2015 at the Rosen Center Hotel , 9840 International Drive, Orlando Fl. In (Salon 1), Second Level. The reception will start promptly at 5PM and close at 7PM. Light snack and soft drink is provided along with some door prize drawings. This is an opportunity for all Veterans attending to gather and meet in a social environment fellow Veterans in attendance and just have a good time. We will start our National Meeting promptly at 7PM closing at 10PM. This is our more formal meeting where we will conduct the divisions business, hold elections , make or adjust division policies, give assignments for the Color Guard Detail, and prepare for our Veterans Celebration opening session day (Wednesday the 8th). We will also have a number of interested vendors presenting equipment that the VA issues through prosthetics and a chance to ask the vendor questions about the equipment. We look forward to seeing you there! Dwight D. Sayer President Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" From NABlindVets at aol.com Sat May 23 16:51:31 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 12:51:31 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Message-ID: All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans From NABlindVets at aol.com Sat May 23 17:14:51 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 13:14:51 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] 2015 Veterans Raffle Message-ID: <153401.3865a8a2.42920f8b@aol.com> Fellow Veterans, Friends and Associates, The National Association of Blind Veterans is having a 50/50 Raffle for this year?s National Convention. Raffle Tickets are 1 for $5 / 3 for $10 or 10 for $20. The drawing will be held at Lunch Time on the last day of convention. You don?t have to be present to win. Tickets are available prior to convention by sending the appropriate amount for the tickets wanted to : Dwight Sayer, 12516 Hammock Pointe Circle, Clermont , Florida 34711 and I will mail your stubs back to you or you can pick up your stubs at the NABV table in the exhibit hall. You will also be able to purchase tickets at the NABV Table in the exhibit hall or from members of the NABV during convention. Good Luck and hope to see you at the Biggest and Best National Convention of All! Dwight Sayer President, NABV Sample Ticket Below Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" From braillewoman at earthlink.net Sat May 23 17:54:43 2015 From: braillewoman at earthlink.net (Marianne Haas) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 10:54:43 -0700 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <009001d09581$8d6d1340$a84739c0$@earthlink.net> Hi Dwight, I could not be at the Funeral, but I will remember the sacrifices this human being did for all of us. Marianne Haas, CA -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer. via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:52 AM To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Cc: NABlindVets at aol.com Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org From braillewoman at earthlink.net Sat May 23 18:04:45 2015 From: braillewoman at earthlink.net (Marianne Haas) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 11:04:45 -0700 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Memorial Day Message-ID: <009101d09582$f3c363a0$db4a2ae0$@earthlink.net> Good Morning Everyone, I am the partner of a disabled Veteran. I remember the sacrifices those men and women made for us all. I have a couple of thoughts: There is a whole group of disenfranchised Veterans, namely Veterans of the Cold War. In order to not have to pay many benefits, the government claims that the Cold War was not a war. Then, why is it called Cold War? Vietnam was when the Cold War got hot. Let us also remember those Veterans who were in the classified world, and cannot talk about what they know and still suffer from what they had to see. Remembrance can take many forms. We could, for instance, work toward a Cold War Metal for the effected Veterans. Marianne Haas, CA From misterconsultant50 at gmail.com Sat May 23 18:25:07 2015 From: misterconsultant50 at gmail.com (Dwight Sayer) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 14:25:07 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update In-Reply-To: <009001d09581$8d6d1340$a84739c0$@earthlink.net> References: <009001d09581$8d6d1340$a84739c0$@earthlink.net> Message-ID: <00a301d09585$cc31a920$6494fb60$@gmail.com> Thanks Marianne , he was one of those unsung heros we all know. Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is? not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a? pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,? thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming? -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Haas via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:55 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Marianne Haas Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Hi Dwight, I could not be at the Funeral, but I will remember the sacrifices this human being did for all of us. Marianne Haas, CA -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer. via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:52 AM To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Cc: NABlindVets at aol.com Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com Sat May 23 18:38:09 2015 From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (Cheryl Echevarria) Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 14:38:09 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update In-Reply-To: <00a301d09585$cc31a920$6494fb60$@gmail.com> References: <009001d09581$8d6d1340$a84739c0$@earthlink.net> <00a301d09585$cc31a920$6494fb60$@gmail.com> Message-ID: He was a good man. Sorry another one of our Veterans have fallen. God bless him. Cheryl Echevarria -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:25 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Dwight Sayer Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Thanks Marianne , he was one of those unsung heros we all know. Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is? not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a? pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,? thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming? -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Haas via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:55 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Marianne Haas Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Hi Dwight, I could not be at the Funeral, but I will remember the sacrifices this human being did for all of us. Marianne Haas, CA -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer. via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:52 AM To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Cc: NABlindVets at aol.com Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org From bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com Sun May 24 18:42:37 2015 From: bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com (Clarence Huggins) Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 18:42:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2139952771.639565.1432492957462.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> I am Craig Huggins, Gene Huggins' son. On behalf of my sister (Tanis) and I, thanks for everything that you all did for my dad and the support that you all provided.?We also appreciate all the thoughts and prayers that each of you had. It has been a very difficult time. Even though?our hearts are broken, my dad leaves a lot on us. There is no doubt that he is smiling down on us?and is at peace. Thanks,Craig?Huggins? From: Cheryl Echevarria via Blindvet-talk To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Cheryl Echevarria Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update He was a good man. Sorry another one of our Veterans have fallen. God bless him. Cheryl Echevarria -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:25 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Dwight Sayer Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Thanks Marianne , he was one of those unsung heros we all know. Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is? not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a? pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,? thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming? -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Haas via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:55 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Marianne Haas Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Hi Dwight, I could not be at the Funeral, but I will remember the sacrifices this human being did for all of us. Marianne Haas, CA -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer. via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:52 AM To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Cc: NABlindVets at aol.com Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update? are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org)? . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org From misterconsultant50 at gmail.com Sun May 24 19:35:37 2015 From: misterconsultant50 at gmail.com (Dwight Sayer) Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 15:35:37 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update In-Reply-To: <2139952771.639565.1432492957462.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <2139952771.639565.1432492957462.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001b01d09658$cff80210$6fe80630$@gmail.com> Craig and Tanis, Patty and I will miss my buddy Gene terribly. The NABV and its Family of Veterans hope you and your families Have the peace and tranquility your Father wished for you. We have posted a memorial to him on our home page at www.nabv.org. Please visit and if possible under separate cover email president at nabv.org send me your addresses and email so we can stay in touch. May God Bless and Keep You and Your Families! Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Clarence Huggins via Blindvet-talk Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:43 PM To: Info and discussion list for blind veterans. Cc: Clarence Huggins; Craig Huggins; Tanis Collins Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update I am Craig Huggins, Gene Huggins' son. On behalf of my sister (Tanis) and I, thanks for everything that you all did for my dad and the support that you all provided. We also appreciate all the thoughts and prayers that each of you had. It has been a very difficult time. Even though our hearts are broken, my dad leaves a lot on us. There is no doubt that he is smiling down on us and is at peace. Thanks,Craig Huggins From: Cheryl Echevarria via Blindvet-talk To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Cheryl Echevarria Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update He was a good man. Sorry another one of our Veterans have fallen. God bless him. Cheryl Echevarria -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 2:25 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Dwight Sayer Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Thanks Marianne , he was one of those unsung heros we all know. Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President Diversified Disability Services PO Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 (321) 948-1466 Misterconsultant50 at gmail.com www.disability-consultant.com www.disabilityconsultant.net "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Marianne Haas via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:55 PM To: 'Info and discussion list for blind veterans.' Cc: Marianne Haas Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update Hi Dwight, I could not be at the Funeral, but I will remember the sacrifices this human being did for all of us. Marianne Haas, CA -----Original Message----- From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dwight Sayer. via Blindvet-talk Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2015 9:52 AM To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org Cc: NABlindVets at aol.com Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Gene Huggins Final Update All, For all of those who were not able to attend Gene Huggins Funeral in Sumter SC, Photos and a final Update are posted on our web site at _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org) . Gene was laid to rest with Full Military Honors by the United States Air Force Honor Guard on May 21st, 2015 at Fort Jackson National Cemetary in Columbia South Carolina. Blessings, Dwight Sayer President National Association of Blind Veterans _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org _______________________________________________ Blindvet-talk mailing list Blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindvet-talk_nfbnet.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From NABlindVets at aol.com Sun May 24 21:12:55 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 17:12:55 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] Best eMail of the Day (not a joke) Message-ID: <193de5.661b602d.429398d7@aol.com> In a message dated 5/24/2015 12:54:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, leoladyjane at gmail.com writes: GOD OUR FATHER, WALK THROUGH MY HOUSE AND TAKE AWAY ALL MY WORRIES; AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND HEAL MY FAMILY; AND PLEASE PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS, AND WATCH OVER OUR TROOPS, ?WHO ARE DEFENDING THOSE FREEDOMS. AMEN. From NABlindVets at aol.com Thu May 28 22:39:09 2015 From: NABlindVets at aol.com (NABlindVets at aol.com) Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 18:39:09 -0400 Subject: [Blindvet-talk] 2015 NABV Social Get Together Message-ID: <6347.1a52ccb0.4298f30c@aol.com> All Veterans, NABV Members, Supporters, WELL IT IS OFFICIAL!We are having a social reception prior to the National Meeting of the National Association of Blind Veterans. When: Monday July 6, 2015 Where: Rosen Center Hotel 9840 International Drive , Orlando Fl. Salon #1 Second Level What Time: Social Reception begins at 5:00 PM to 7PM or 1700Hrs to 1900hrs. Light Snack , Soft drinks provided and there will be a CASH Bar Available until 7PM or 1900hrs. National Business Meeting begins at 7PM and ends at 10PM or 1900hrs to 2200hrs. We look forward to seeing you there! Blessings, Dwight Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/) "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW-- What a Ride!" From: Dwight Sayer [mailto:president at nabv.org] Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 1:33 PM To: _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) Cc: _john.alahouzos at marketdevelopment.org_ (mailto:john.alahouzos at marketdevelopment.org) ; _elisabethaxel at aol.com_ (mailto:elisabethaxel at aol.com) ; _lball42 at tampabay.rr.com_ (mailto:lball42 at tampabay.rr.com) ; _lball42 at tampabay.rr.com_ (mailto:lball42 at tampabay.rr.com) ; _bornstein.karen at gmail.com_ (mailto:bornstein.karen at gmail.com) ; _bornstein.karen at gmail.com_ (mailto:bornstein.karen at gmail.com) ; _willcb at icloud.com_ (mailto:willcb at icloud.com) ; _debiblackaz at gmail.com_ (mailto:debiblackaz at gmail.com) ; _jchatfield at wbhsi.net_ (mailto:jchatfield at wbhsi.net) ; _cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com_ (mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com) ; _pficarro at nfb.org_ (mailto:pficarro at nfb.org) ; _turtle59 at yahoo.com_ (mailto:turtle59 at yahoo.com) ; _spgebert at alaska.net_ (mailto:spgebert at alaska.net) ; _j.glisson at twc.com_ (mailto:j.glisson at twc.com) ; _algreenberg at gmail.com_ (mailto:algreenberg at gmail.com) ; _jimnbarb205 at yahoo.com_ (mailto:jimnbarb205 at yahoo.com) ; _gregharrison at remax.net_ (mailto:gregharrison at remax.net) ; _blindvetjeff at gmail.com_ (mailto:blindvetjeff at gmail.com) ; _pg58segd at gmail.com_ (mailto:pg58segd at gmail.com) ; _joehobson at comcast.net_ (mailto:joehobson at comcast.net) ; _bhooks at nfb.org_ (mailto:bhooks at nfb.org) ; _bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com_ (mailto:bigmanhuggi at yahoo.com) ; _humphrey_vernon at yahoo.com_ (mailto:humphrey_vernon at yahoo.com) ; _doryisra at mac.com_ (mailto:doryisra at mac.com) ; _djones059 at cfl.rr.com_ (mailto:djones059 at cfl.rr.com) ; _mrgalabama at yahoo.com_ (mailto:mrgalabama at yahoo.com) ; _cheryl060259 at yahoo.com_ (mailto:cheryl060259 at yahoo.com) ; _jknight123456 at msn.com_ (mailto:jknight123456 at msn.com) ; _LSL50 at ymail.com_ (mailto:LSL50 at ymail.com) ; _beloos at neb.rr.com_ (mailto:beloos at neb.rr.com) ; _beloos at neb.rr.com_ (mailto:beloos at neb.rr.com) ; _lches at sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:lches at sbcglobal.net) ; _stevematievich1 at att.net_ (mailto:stevematievich1 at att.net) ; _hmckinnon60 at gmail.com_ (mailto:hmckinnon60 at gmail.com) ; _milesbenjamin52 at gmail.com_ (mailto:milesbenjamin52 at gmail.com) ; _andre.mixon at gmail.com_ (mailto:andre.mixon at gmail.com) ; _colbymorgan at live.com_ (mailto:colbymorgan at live.com) ; _sandrajeanne62 at gmail.com_ (mailto:sandrajeanne62 at gmail.com) ; _tafari.hebrew at gmail.com_ (mailto:tafari.hebrew at gmail.com) ; _jpalmer at thelva.com_ (mailto:jpalmer at thelva.com) ; _emoryparker22 at gmail.com_ (mailto:emoryparker22 at gmail.com) ; _emoryparker22 at gmail.com_ (mailto:emoryparker22 at gmail.com) ; _rdpeters03 at gmail.com_ (mailto:rdpeters03 at gmail.com) ; _cpoole1354 at gmail.com_ (mailto:cpoole1354 at gmail.com) ; _brianporter58 at gmail.com_ (mailto:brianporter58 at gmail.com) ; _jorgethehangman at gmail.com_ (mailto:jorgethehangman at gmail.com) ; _lrroth55 at gmail.com_ (mailto:lrroth55 at gmail.com) ; _nfbnj1 at verizon.net_ (mailto:nfbnj1 at verizon.net) ; _jerupert at outlook.com_ (mailto:jerupert at outlook.com) ; _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) ; _pattymelt048 at aol.com_ (mailto:pattymelt048 at aol.com) ; _lfs40 at optonline.net_ (mailto:lfs40 at optonline.net) ; _johnrsheehan at yahoo.com_ (mailto:johnrsheehan at yahoo.com) ; _starnes.dw at gmail.com_ (mailto:starnes.dw at gmail.com) ; _roystin at hotmail.com_ (mailto:roystin at hotmail.com) ; _dstone at aol.com_ (mailto:dstone at aol.com) ; _laurencestone66 at gmail.com_ (mailto:laurencestone66 at gmail.com) ; _ktreese at okdrs.gov_ (mailto:ktreese at okdrs.gov) ; _bellawoods107 at frontier.com_ (mailto:bellawoods107 at frontier.com) Subject: 2015 National Convention/ Social Get Together All, Below is the 2015 National Convention Information. Board Member Brad Loos has suggested that we have a social get together during the convention. I am asking Brad to lead the effort in getting this accomplished. When the logistics have been worked out Brad and I will advise you about the details. It would help to know if you are planning to attend this memorable 75th Anniversary convention. Please write to Brad at _beloos at neb.rr.com_ (mailto:beloos at neb.rr.com) and advise him of your intentions. You may also call Brad at: 402 486 3679 or 402 430 1917 Dwight National Federation of the Blind National Convention 2015 When: Sunday, July 5?Friday, July 10, 2015 Where: Rosen Centre Hotel 9840 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 Reservations: For 2015 convention room reservations you should write directly to the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. You can call the hotel at (800) 204-7234 after January 1. Hotel Information and Room Rates: The 2015 convention of the National Federation of the Blind will take place in Orlando, Florida, July 5-10, at the Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. The 2015 room rates are singles and doubles, $82; and triples and quads, $89. In addition to the room rates there will be a tax, which at present is 13.5 percent. For 2015 convention room reservations you should write directly to the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. You can call the hotel at (800) 204-7234 after January 1. At the time you make a reservation, a $95 deposit is required for each room reserved. If you use a credit card, the deposit will be charged against your card immediately, just as would be the case with a $95 check. If a reservation is cancelled before Monday, June 1, 2015, half of the deposit will be returned. Otherwise refunds will not be made. Guest-room amenities include cable television; in-room safe; coffeemaker; hairdryer; and high-speed Internet access. Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool, fitness center, and on-site spa. The Rosen Centre Hotel offers fine dining at Executive Chef Michael Rumplik?s award-winning Everglades Restaurant. In addition, there is an array of dining options from sushi to tapas to a 24-hour deli. The hotel has first-rate amenities. Schedule: Sunday, July 5 Seminar Day Monday, July 6 Registration Day Tuesday, July 7 Board Meeting and Division Day Wednesday, July 8 Opening Session Thursday, July 9 Business Session Friday, July 10 Banquet Day and Adjournment First Timer's Guide to the NFB National Convention: View our beginner's guide to the NFB National Convention, intended to give the first-time convention attendee some important information about national conventions of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). * _First Timer's Guide to the National Convention_ (https://nfb.org/convention-first-timers) * _First-Timer's Guide to the National Convention (Audio)_ (https://nfb.org/Images/nfb/Audio/Misc%202010/First_Timers_Guide_To_The_NFB_National_C onvention.mp3) More Information: Additional information as to meetings, schedule, hotel, etc., may be obtained as it becomes available by contacting the National Federation of the Blind at 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, telephone (410) 659-9314. Dwight D. Sayer President, P.O. Box 784957 Winter Garden, Fl. 34778 _president at nabv.org_ (mailto:president at nabv.org) _www.nabv.org_ (http://www.nabv.org/)