[Nfbf-l] Fw: [fcb-l] Johnnie Slaton - A True Advocate

[Sherri]

I am passing this on, because this is a very heart-felt tribute from a 
friend of Johnnie's and shows what can happen when both organizations reach 
out to each other. Thank you Sila Miller for your tribute to her.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Sila Miller via fcb-l
To: fcb-l at acb.org
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:34 PM
Subject: [fcb-l] Johnnie Slaton - A True Advocate


Good evening All,



It is with a heavy heart that I relay the sad news of Johnnie Slaton's 
untimely passing. This is not only a great loss for Tallahassee and her 
citizens who are blind but for the local chapter of the National Federation 
of the Blind (NFB) of which Johnnie was the President.



Johnnie apparently passed away in the early morning hours today. She had 
suffered several strokes, one of which was responsible for the loss of her 
eye sight. She was feeling poorly yesterday but in true "Johnnie fashion" 
was putting off going to Urgent Care until she completed tying up some loose 
ends. She left an enthusiastic voicemail for a co-worker-shortly before the 
time of her death-excited that she'd acquired some needed equipment and 
happy about how much it was going to help in accomplishing yet more work.



Johnnie was one of the most sincere and committed people I know. She was 
passionate in her quest to bring about equality and level the playing field 
for people who are blind/visually impaired. She supported not only NFB but 
reached out a hand of friendship, cooperation and support to Tallahassee 
Council of the Blind. She had no time to waste and seized every opportunity 
to advocate, educate and build relationships to further the cause of making 
life better for people without eye sight.



I have yet to come to terms with the void she's left. To say she will be 
missed doesn't touch how deep this loss is. I cannot imagine how grieved her 
loved ones are. I just talked to her and am glad for every conversation, for 
every event we worked together and for the friendship we forged. God rest 
you, advocate, friend, crusader, lady, caring human, over-comer, Johnnie. 
You were an example to all and your memory will live on.



With sympathy for us all and in highest regard for Johnnie, I end with what 
she loved to say, "Bravo!" for the work you did while here on this earth. 
"Bravo!" for the rich legacy/example you've left us with.



God rest you and comfort your family and friends,



Love,

Sila



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