[NFBF-L] Some very sad news!

Thu Nov 7 20:21:17 UTC 2019

I am sending Gina the condolence messages. 

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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 2:58 PM, Mary Hannah Morris via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear Gina, 
> The Treasure Coast Chapter is sending our condolences. As our Lord, welcomes Kirk to his banquet table, we will be praying for peace and  calmness in your mind, heart and soul. May the peace of the Lord, be with you. Amen 
> Mary Hannah-Morris 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 7, 2019, at 2:34 PM, Marilyn Baldwin via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear Gina,
>> Our local Central Florida Chapter and the Communities of Faith Committee extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and kirks family in your loss. May the Peace of God be with you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He truly did make a difference in the lives of Blind people in our community. 
>> 
>> Blessings,
>> Marilyn Baldwin 
>> President 
>> Central Florida Chapter 
>> NFBF 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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>>>> On Nov 7, 2019, at 1:16 PM, Kitty King via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dear Gina:
>>> 
>>> Joe and I regret the loss of Kirk.  We remember him well and he will be greatly missed.
>>> We send our deepest condolences and pray for your strength at this difficult time.
>>> 
>>> Love,
>>> 
>>> Kitty & Joe  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Merry Schoch via NFBF-L" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Merry Schoch" <merrys at verizon.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 5:16 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Some very sad news!
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Condolences to Gina and family. Rest In Peace Kirk.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Nov 7, 2019, at 12:02 AM, Sherri via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I am sorry to bring this news to the list, but Gina Harmon asked me to
>>>>>> please let all of you know that her husband Kirk Harmon ended a  long battle
>>>>>> with cancer and other illnesses earlier today.  For those who don't know
>>>>>> Kirk, up until about seven or eight years ago, he lived in Orlando and was a
>>>>>> very active member of the NFB Central Florida chapter.  He was extremely
>>>>>> helpful in raising funds for our chapter.  He was a real go-getter.  He
>>>>>> helped us organize, raise funds for, get donations for, and then put on a
>>>>>> fund-raising spaghetti dinner and auction, which raised a considerable sum
>>>>>> of money for the Central Florida chapter.  We have been able to use these
>>>>>> funds in many ways through the years to benefit our chapter members and
>>>>>> others in the community.  He never refused to help.  He was a very kind
>>>>>> person and a very giving person.  He also helped to organize a program
>>>>>> working with Gerry Idler, Holly Idler-Ryan, Sheila Young and Sherri Brun
>>>>>> where we obtained donated low-vision and other equipment and passed it on to
>>>>>> people as a loan.  This kept going on for some time and continued in a
>>>>>> different fashion after he left the program.  He participated in legislative
>>>>>> trips to Tallahassee with the Florida affiliate and later on, upon his move
>>>>>> to Jacksonville was quite active in the NFB Jacksonville chapter.  He had a
>>>>>> great sense of humor and was a genuinely caring person.  He is survived by a
>>>>>> son and a daughter and I believe five grandchildren.  I so much appreciated
>>>>>> his friendship, his work with the NFBCF chapter and all the other ways he
>>>>>> gave to all his friends.  My sincere condolences go out to everyone who knew
>>>>>> Kirk, to his family, and especially to Gina.  You are in my thoughts and
>>>>>> prayers Gina.  I am honored that you asked me to pay tribute to Kirk. Thank
>>>>>> you.  Rest in peace my friend.  I will never forget you.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sherri Brun
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> <mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com> flmom2006 at gmail.com
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Board member, NFB of Central Florida
>>>>>> 
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