[NFBAZ-EastValleyChapter] Sad news to pass on!

[Tony Sohl]

This is from President Mark Ricabono.

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.