[Nfbf-l] Loss of another great advocate!

[rbacchus228 at gmail.com]

I will keep you and his family in my prayers. I am saddened to read of this loss.

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> On Jan 12, 2018, at 12:35 AM, Sherri Brun via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I am sad to report the passing of one of our NFB of Central Florida chapter
> members.  Dr. Robert (Bob) Lessne, a long-time member of NFB and a valued
> advocate for the disabled died yesterday January 10, 2018.  
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> I met Bob when he and Candace moved here from Miami.  Bob was a tireless
> advocate for the blind and other disabilities.  He was passionate about
> enforcement of the ADA and was committed to his work.  
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> He won the praise of many people.  Orange County Commissioner Pete Clark
> praised him for acquainting him with exactly how a blind person gets around
> and the obstacles we face when commissioner Clark walked around with Bob 2
> years ago on our White Cane Safety Day celebration.  
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> Bob lived in Miami for much of his life where he taught Mobility and
> Orientation.  (He has a phenomenal cane collection.)  He was always there to
> help out at conventions.  He is also one of the founding members of the
> Orange County Democratic Disability Caucus.  He also was a member with the
> Greater Orlando Council of the Blind.  
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> He was diagnosed with cancer and underwent one round of chemotherapy, but
> complications developed and we lost him yesterday.  He was my friend and I
> will miss him.  I am honored to have known him.  My love and prayers go to
> Candace and to his family.
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> Sherri Brun
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> flmom2006 at gmail.com <mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com> 
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> President NFB of Central Florida
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