[Blindvet-talk] We Have Lost Another HERO!

[NABlindVets at 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