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

[Alicia Betancourt]

My condolences and sympathy go out to Mr. Scott’s family. He was a fantastic mentor. I remember meeting him for the first time in 2010 when I won a national scholarship; he was one of my mentors. Will definitely be missed, but never forgotten.

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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



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Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 1:12 AM
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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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