[NFBF-L] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

[Fran Cupeta]

So sorry to hear this news.  I did not know him well but he is going to be
remembered for all he did for the NFB.
Fran Cupeta SWC

On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 1:22 PM MARILYN BALDWIN via NFBF-L <
nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I will always remember Mr. Scott Labarre. Such an intelligent well spoken
> person.  He did so much for the Federation and the National Association of
> Blind Lawyers. Who can forget his lead on the PAC Plan every year. When he
> spoke you wanted to donate. He will truly be missed.
>
> Our Communities of Faith Committee is praying for his family during this
> time of loss. This is very sad news.
> Marilyn Baldwin
> Chairman
> Communities of Faith Committee
> NFBF
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 11, 2022, at 12:54 PM, Mark Tardif via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Yes, this is truly sad.  Thoughts and prayers certainly going out to
> Scott’s family.  I didn’t know him well either, but I will certainly miss
> his enthusiasm about the Federation and particularly PAC.  Yes, he will be
> missed.
>
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>
> *From:* Camille Tate via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 11, 2022 10:45 AM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org> ; 'NFB
> of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Camille Tate <ctate2076 at att.net>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-L] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre
>
>
> Dear Florida Federationists:
>
>
>
> I am truly saddened to hear the loss of Scott. I have been a member of the
> National Association of Blind Lawyers for several years and deeply
> appreciated Scott’s energy, vivacity and knowledge during his leadership. I
> did not know Scott very well, but will miss his voice as our PAC
> coordinator at convention. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and
> all the lives he touched in his many years of service to the blind of our
> nation.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Camille Tate
>
> 2nd Vice President, National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind
> of Florida
>
> Phone: 321 372 4899
>
>
>
> *From:* NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On
> Behalf Of *President, National Federation of the Blind via
> NFBNet-Members-List
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:12 AM
> *To:* nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre
>
>
>
>
> Dear Federation Family,
>
>
>
> It has been a difficult year of loss for the circle of friendship we share
> in our movement. I regret to share that that loss is being felt
> exponentially this evening as we have learned that Scott Labarre has passed
> away surrounded by his family. The outpouring of love from the Federation
> family was deeply felt by Scott but his challenging medical condition could
> not be overcome. More details about services for this extraordinary
> individual and information about how we can support his wife Anahit and
> children Alex and Carter will be coming soon.
>
>
>
> If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss combined
> with an overwhelming gratitude for what this man did for the blind of this
> century. From arguing in the courts on behalf of blind people who were
> discriminated against, to securing an international agreement permitting
> the sharing of accessible books, to the close personal mentorship he freely
> gave to hundreds of individuals, his impact will continue to ripple across
> the world.
>
>
>
> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the Labarre
> family.
>
>
>
> With love,
>
>
>
> Mark A. Riccobono, President
>
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>
> (410) 659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org
>
> Twitter: @Riccobono
>
> Pronouns: he, him, his
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