<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from My IPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFB-Announce <nfb-announce@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 4, 2021 at 7:33:42 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfb-talk@nfbnet.org, nfb-announce@nfbnet.org, blindtlk@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFB-Announce] The passing of Charlie Brown</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> David Andrews <dandrews920@comcast.net><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><span></span><br><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our longtime friend and leader, Charles "Charlie" Brown. Charlie was a driving force in the National Federation of the Blind at a national and state level for nearly 50 years. At a national level, Charlie served on our national Board of Directors, served as national Treasurer, served as an attorney on our national staff, and played a significant role in ensuring civil rights for blind people, especially voting rights. In Virginia, Charlie served as President of the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia for 26 years and was instrumental in our work across the Commonwealth, in building our affiliate and many of our chapters, and in the lives of so many of our members. He directed our legislative advocacy to achieve successes such as the Virginians With Disabilities Act and many important legislative changes that have impacted the lives of countless disabled Virginians.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>However, for many of us, Charlie was not only a leader but a tremendous friend and mentor. I think I speak for many that Charlie Brown was a true friend and role model who was committed to me and my family. Charlie, along with his wife Jacki, were generous with their help, compassion, and advice for so many in Virginia and throughout this country. Charlie was committed to the National Federation of the Blind, to his work as a public servant for many years, to his community through his leadership in the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, to his church, and to his family. He was a tremendous friend, role model, and leader who will be sorely missed.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Funeral Details:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>On Sunday, August 1, Charles Brown passed peacefully.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Services for Charles will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Omps Funeral Home in Winchester, Virginia.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Omps Funeral Home</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>, 1600 Amherst St.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Winchester, VA 22601</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>540-662-6633</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><http://ompsfuneralhome.com/>ompsfuneralhome.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The service will be held in the Amherst Chapel.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Due to COVID restrictions, it is important for the family to know estimated counts of who will be attending the funeral. The family will have services with food afterwards. Again, all are welcome but, the family just needs a general head count because of possible capacity restrictions.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Within the National Federation of the Blind, Sandy Halverson has agreed to collect the names of people who will be attending the funeral.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Additionally, recognizing that transportation to Winchester is complex, we are arranging bus transport from Arlington Virginia to Winchester on Saturday, August 14. Sandy is taking reservations on the bus to the funeral for those interested. We are working on bus cost details but anticipate the cost will be in the range of $30 to $50 roundtrip per person. We kindly ask you to RSVP to Sandy by Sunday, August 8 so we can provide an approximate head count to the family and work out bus capacity requirements.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Sandy Halverson</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><mailto:sjh300@outlook.com>sjh300@outlook.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>703 400 6890</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>After that date, you are still welcome to attend but we ask that you RSVP to the family directly by emailing</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><mailto:charlesbrownrsvp@gmail.com>charlesbrownrsvp@gmail.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charlie's memory may be made to:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>3230 Grove Avenue</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Richmond, VA 23221</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>or you can give online at:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><http://www.NFBV.org/give>www.NFBV.org/give</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Alternatively, you can contribute to</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span> the Chaplaincy Fund</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>300 Westminster-Canterbury Dr</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Winchester, VA 22603.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>For further information please visit the obituaries and tribute wall at <http://ompsfuneralhome.com/>ompsfuneralhome.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>The Obituary will be distributed once it is available.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>This email is going to many people. Please, share this with parties that might want to attend. Again, the family recognizes that there are some restrictions, but they believe it is possible to accommodate all that might wish to attend.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>If you have specific questions for the family, please reach out to Charlie's son Stephen Brown</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>571-512-2228</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><mailto:sstbrown@gmail.com>sstbrown@gmail.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>Tracy Soforenko</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>202 285-4595</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com>Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>www.nfb.org</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span><http://www.nfbv.org>www.nfbv.org</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><span>National Federation of the Blind. 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