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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I regret to inform you that Cordell Castleman, a longtime member of the Metro Chapter, passed away suddenly last Wednesday at his home. Many of you will remember Cordell for his quiet, giving spirit; earlier this month, he generously drove a few members to our board meeting in Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Meralee Devery-Castleman, who tells me that a memorial service will be held later this summer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Meralee is happy to hear from you by phone at 612-208-1235 or by email to <a href="mailto:mjdinventive@gmail.com">mjdinventive@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our collective thoughts go out to Cordell’s entire family and friends during this tough time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corbb<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corbb O'Connor (he/him), President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbmn.org">www.nfbmn.org</a> | (612) 872-936<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>