[NFBF-L] Very sad news

[Roanna Bacchus]

Thank you for letting us now. This is very sad news. I am praying for the family during this difficult time.

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> On Sep 25, 2020, at 1:39 PM, Gina Harmon via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> This is very sad news. Thanks for letting us know Sherri. So deeply sorry for your loss Dwight, Patty, and Austin. Sending love, prayers, and hugs to the Sayers. I will follow the link. 
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> Gina Harmon
> harmong at comcast.net
> 904.571.9117
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>> On 09/25/2020 12:49 PM Sherri via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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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>> stimuli, just as the layers of culture change how we as humans react to
>> situations."
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>> Sherri Brun
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