[NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place

[Fran Cupeta]

Oh my Lord,   I am so shocked to hear this news.  She was always a very
special person, kind to everyone she met.  She will be missed.
Our prayers are now for her Dan and the family.
Fran & Cecelia

On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 7:50 PM licib85--- via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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> I will always remember Mrs. Gloria. RIP.
>
> Alicia D Betancourt
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> From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of PLipovsky via NFBF-L
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 7:30 PM
> To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: PLipovsky <plipovsky at cfl.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place
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> Oh my, this is shocking news. .  My heart goes out to Dan and the family,
> wishing them peace and comfort during this heart-wrenching time.
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> What’s so odd is Iwas just talking about Gloria with someone today,
> wondering what was happening with the Senior Concerns calls.  I knew
> someone was co-chairing that division, but did not hear anything in quite a
> while.
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> She was such a strong lady, never afraid to speak out, always working for
> the good of all blind and visually impaired people.  She served on the FRCB
> for many years, where I really got to know her well.  we usually sat next
> to each other, and ate lunch and/or  dinner together.
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> Dan, please know that I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and
> prayers.
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> Many blessings to you all.
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> Pat L
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> From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul Martinez via
> NFBF-L
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 2:19 PM
> To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Paul Martinez <president at nfbflorida.org>
> Subject: [NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place
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> Dear Federation Family,
>
> I regret to share with you that  yesterday we lost a dear friend to all of
> us.  Gloria Mils Hicks a strong woman asister, mother, and coach for me
> many times passed away early Saturday.
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> Gloria was a long time federationist.  She served in many roles in the
> federation; president of the Tampa Bay Chapter for almost thirty years;
> Treasurer of the Florida Affiliate for almost ten year; participated in
> many Washington Seminars; a member of the  federation for over forty  years.
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> Gloria was truly a federationist and “lived the life she wanted” by
> building her own business and demonstrating to all of us that no obstacles
> were big enough to overcome.  If you are like me, you are feeling a
> devastating sense of loss combined with an overwhelming gratitude for what
> this woman did for the blind of Florida.
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> More details about services for this extraordinary individual and
> information about how we can support her husband Dan Hicks and family will
> be forthcoming.
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> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the hicks
> family.
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> Yours truly,
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> Paul M. Martinez, President ,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> Paul M. Martinez
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> President, national Federation of the blind Florida
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> 813-390-5720
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> With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality
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