[MN-at-Large] Sad National News with Minnesota Connections

[David Andrews]

>
>We have recently noted the passing of two long-time Federationists.  Joe
>Ruffalo of New Jersey passed away after a long battle with cancer on May 3.
>His cancer was linked to his exposure to chemicals when he served in
>Vietnam.  Joe was active in a number of areas within our national
>organization over the past twenty years or so and many of you may have known
>him.
>
>A service for him will be held this Saturday, May 7, at 3:00 PM Central
>time, 4:00 in New Jersey.  Here is information if you would like to attend
>the service virtually:
>
>https://zoom.us/j/6477660103?pwd=MUl1dnZQU1JxMkhUemdCSHZUM21HUT09
>One tap mobile:
>+16468769923,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (New York)
>+13017158592,,6477660103#,,,,*460994# US (Washington DC)
>Meeting ID: 647 766 0103
>Passcode: 460994
>
>On April 27, we also lost Jim Omvig, who for much of his life, was a very
>active member of the NFB and held a number of positions at the Iowa
>Commission for the Blind while Dr. Jernigan was the director.  Jim made a
>number of trips to Minnesota during the 1970's and spoke at our state
>banquets several times.  I know that a number of us here in Minnesota knew
>him well.  Let's keep their families in our thoughts and prayers.  I have
>not seen additional details at this point.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Steve Jacobson, President
>Pronouns: he, him, his
>www.nfb.org
>www.nfbmn.org
>(612) 872-9363
>Live the life you Want.