[NFBF-L] Very sad news

[Kitty King]

Thanks for sharing the very tragic news.  They have had so much grief .  My 
heart cries for them.

Kitty
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sherri via NFBF-L" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 12:49 PM
Subject: [NFBF-L] Very sad news


> Hello NFB Family and friends,
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> I know most of us remember Dwight and Patty Sayer and their children 
> Austin
> and Amanda who spent a lot of time at conventions years ago running door
> prizes and making sure the sound system worked well.
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> Annely Rose forwarded to me the following message, which I will paste 
> below.
> Dwight and Patty lost their daughter Amanda to a suspected aneurysm. 
> Below
> is a link to the memorial Dwight has set up for her where you can leave 
> your
> condolences and messages for the family.  My heart breaks for Dwight and
> Patty.  I send them my sincere condolences and prayers.
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> https://healgrief.org/amanda-lynn-sayer/ We invite you to express
> condolences, share special memories and photos and light virtual candles 
> to
> honor and celebrate the life of our loved one. We also invite you to share
> this with others who may want to be notified as well. You may do so by
> sharing the link or by clicking the "Share this Memorial" button from 
> within
> the memorial itself.
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> From: mr_president Humphrey <mr_president at nabv.org
> <mailto:mr_president at nabv.org> >
> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:17 AM
> To: undisclosed-recipients:
> Subject: Condolences thoughts and Prayers
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> It is with a heavy heart that I write this message to you all.  Dwight and
> Patty Sayer lost their daughter Amanda last night.  From a brain aneurysm.
> Amanda was 32 years old.  I have always heard a parent should not have to
> bury their child and having a daughter named Amanda the same age I can't
> imagine the pain and suffering Dwight and Patty are going through.
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> Please remember Dwight, Patty and their family in your prayers and take 
> the
> time to give those you love a hug we never know what tomorrow will bring. 
> At
> this time they are planning a service sometime in the future, I will let 
> you
> know of any arrangements as soon as I know them.
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> Dwight and Patty we love you and are here for you.
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> Cordially,
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> Vern
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> Vernon F. Humphrey PhD
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> MSG, US Army (R)
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> President National Association of Blind Veterans
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> Sherri Brun
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