[NFB-Idaho] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

[Treasurer NFB-Idaho]

While I did not know Scott LaBarre personally, I certainly knew his 
contributions.

He leaves large shoes to fill for the NFB, for sure.

_don
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On 2022-12-11 04:17 PM, Sandy Streeter via NFB-Idaho wrote:

> From: Deneice Hopper <grannydee214 at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 4:56 AM
> To: Sandy Streeter <streeter.sandy at gmail.com>
> Subject: Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: "President, National Federation of the Blind via 
> NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: December 11, 2022 at 1:25:34 AM EST
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre
> Reply-To: "President, National Federation of the Blind" 
> <OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
> 
> Dear Federation Family,
> 
> It has been a difficult year of loss for the circle of friendship we 
> share in our movement. I regret to share that that loss is being felt 
> exponentially this evening as we have learned that Scott Labarre has 
> passed away surrounded by his family. The outpouring of love from the 
> Federation family was deeply felt by Scott but his challenging medical 
> condition could not be overcome. More details about services for this 
> extraordinary individual and information about how we can support his 
> wife Anahit and children Alex and Carter will be coming soon.
> 
> If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss 
> combined with an overwhelming gratitude for what this man did for the 
> blind of this century. From arguing in the courts on behalf of blind 
> people who were discriminated against, to securing an international 
> agreement permitting the sharing of accessible books, to the close 
> personal mentorship he freely gave to hundreds of individuals, his 
> impact will continue to ripple across the world.
> 
> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the 
> Labarre family.
> 
> With love,
> 
> Mark A. Riccobono, President
> 
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> 
> (410) 659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org
> 
> Twitter: @Riccobono
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