[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land

[Sherri]

Hi Kirk,
I knew you would be saddened. I am too and will miss her.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Harmon via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Kirk Harmon" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land


Sherry, this is very sad news to hear. She was such a worthy character. We 
threw it back-and-forth with each other for a long time at my house while 
she worked there as a receptionist. This is a real shock! Michelle that she 
only have the piece that she deserves.

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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Sherri via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> This is some really sad news about a very long-time active member of
> Florida's blind community. I'm sure some of you long-time NFB members know
> her.
>
> She may have been active in the FCB, but hse was still a good and caring
> person. She was the first blind person I met when I moved to Florida in
> August of 1977. She worked for DBS as a receptionist/secretary and she 
> knew
> more than most of the counselors about services, etc. We have been in 
> touch
> on and off through the years. Her passing was very untimely. I will miss
> Patti Land.
>
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Sila Miller via fcb-l
> To: FCB List Serve
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 7:49 PM
> Subject: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land
>
>
> Dear FCB,
>
>
>
> We come to you tonight with sad and troubling news. Last Saturday, Patti
> Land passed away of a sudden and fatal heart problem. She was at home, 
> where
> she would have wanted to be, amongst her adored cats. Undoubtedly, many 
> will
> be shocked and grieved at this tragedy, as we are.
>
>
>
> Patti’s history and service to FCB is long and varied. It began in the 
> late
> 70s with her beloved chapter, formerly Mid-Florida, now Greater Orlando
> Council of the Blind. From there, she was asked to represent GOCB at the
> state level where she took on such duties as Education and Leadership 
> Chair,
> Treasurer, facilitator for the First-Timers Seminar, and Editor of the 
> White
> Cane Bulletin. She played a vital role in Florida’s hosting the National 
> ACB
> convention in Orlando and never stopped wanting to lend a helping hand.
> Patti’s loyalty to FCB, GOCB and her friends is exemplary. She served
> through some pretty tough personal challenges but wasn’t one to bemoan her
> situation.
>
>
>
> In her life away from FCB, Patti loved collecting and caring for stray 
> cats,
> reading (in braille), building miniature doll houses, cooking, and making
> people laugh. She could bring you up on the darkest of days without 
> seeming
> to even try. Patti served as First Vice President of the Florida School 
> for
> the Blind Alumni and faithfully attended gatherings there. Heaven only 
> knows
> what other meaningful contributions she selflessly made. A whiz with a 
> slate
> and stylus, a music lover and a true friend—Oh, how we in FCB will miss 
> this
> soft-spoken, tender-hearted, generous, witty Friend.
>
>
>
> A Celebration of Pattianne’s Life is being planned. More will be posted to
> this list once details are firmed up.
>
>
>
> Patricia (Patti) Anne Hendricks-Land
>
> born December 25, 1951 – departed this life October 3, 2015.
>
>
>
> What a lady, what a friend. Rest in peace, dear one and know that your 
> time
> here made a difference in the lives of many. You made me feel like a 
> million
> bucks! I love you!
>
> Sila
>
> ?>
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