[Colorado-Talk] The Passing of Scott LaBarre

[d m gina]

Julie,,
Did he train others to do what he did?
I so remember when he came to Montana.
Dar
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> Scott is someone who will be with us forever! He gave so much and now 
> we have his gift to give to others. WE are all so fortunate to have had 
> Scott in our lives! He has changed the lives of blind people all over 
> the world.

> I worked closely with Scott in our affiliate and also in my capacity as 
> the director of the Colorado Center for the blind. He served as our 
> board chair and his thoughtfulness, intelligence, passion and love have 
> been guiding forces in our work.

> I will miss my talks with Scott. Flying with him and learning about air 
> streams and runways. Having a Tanqueray and tonic with him. Scott was 
> generous in all ways thinking about others. He would want us to give 
> back, just as he always gave back to us, to the NFB and the Center, and 
> his family.

> I send my love to all.

> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Sherry Gomes via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 8:12 AM
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Sherry Gomes <sherry.gomes at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [Colorado-Talk] The Passing of Scott LaBarre

> I am heartbroken, though I never personally met Scott. I didn’t even 
> know he was ill until I received a message David Andrews sent to 
> NFBTalk last night. I was going to write something today and ask 
> someone to send the message to him and his family. As long as I’ve know 
> about or been a part of NFB, I’ve known of Scott, and his work for all 
> of us. I’ve loved his energy as I attended virtual conventions. I had 
> such deep respect for him. I am very sad today, and I know that sadness 
> is nothing to what all of you who knew him personally are feeling. 
> Though I am not living in CO now, my heart is with you all and Scott’s 
> family today. I am so grateful for all he did to give us all the chance 
> to live the lives we want.

> With tears and love,

> Sherry

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> From: Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> <mailto:colorado-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>> On Behalf Of Jessica Beecham 
> via Colorado-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 2:17 AM
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> Cc: Jessica Beecham <jbbeecham at gmail.com <mailto:jbbeecham at gmail.com>>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] The Passing of Scott LaBarre

> Hello NFBCO Family

> We are heartbroken at the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and 
> long time leader Scott LaBarre. Scott is such a guiding force in our 
> affiliate and center and it is hard to know how we will move forward 
> without him.

> Please send all of your love, good wishes, prayers, and positive energy 
> to Anaheit, Alex, Carter, and the rest of their family. Some of you 
> have already been asking what the family needs. Please know that we 
> will communicate more once we have information on what would be most 
> helpful to Anaheit and the family.

> We will also share more information regarding funeral 
> arrangements/memorial service.

> Thank you for all the support and love you sent Scott’s way during the 
> final days. Anaheit said that he took real joy in hearing messages from 
> many of you. Right now, the best thing we can do is to love and support 
> one another as we journey through this difficult time.

> Love

> Jessica Beecham

> Sent from my iPhone
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