[NFBF-L] Very Sad News

[carolyn lapp]

Thanks Kitty. I am forwarding all messages to Brooke's husband and family
who appreciate hearing such wonderful things about her.

Carolyn

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Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Very Sad News

Although the Polk Chapter members did not know Brook Evans, the remembrances
paint a beautiful picture of a courageous and wonderful person.
Our sympathy goes out to her family and the entire NFB of Florida.

The Polk Chapter
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From: "carolyn lapp via NFBF-L" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "carolyn lapp" <lappland at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2019 9:03 AM
Subject: [NFBF-L] Very Sad News


> Dear FOCB Family,
>
> I am so very sorry to tell you that our beloved Brooke Evans passed away
> this morning at 4:30 AM. She had been fighting 3 types of cancer for over 
> a
> year and was in remission but contracted several infections that her body
> was too weak to fight off.
>
> Brooke will always be remembered for her kind and generous heart and her
> advocacy work on behalf of the Deaf/blind community. She was a FOCB Board
> Member and organized the Support Group and annual symposium for 
> individuals
> with vision and hearing loss. Brooke also helped organize the National
> Federation of the Blind of Florida State Convention and was honored as a
> Woman of the Movement and awarded Member of the Year by the Palm Beach
> Chapter.
>
> We will miss Brooke very much and our prayers are with her husband, Al, 
> and
> family.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Carolyn Lapp
>
> Executive Director
>
> Florida Outreach Center
>
> For The Blind, Inc.
>
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