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

[Fran Cupeta]

On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 8:18 PM Fran Cupeta <fcupeta at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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>
> wrote:
>
>> I will always remember Mrs. Gloria. RIP.
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> More details about services for this extraordinary individual and
>> information about how we can support her husband Dan Hicks and family will
>> be forthcoming.
>>
>>
>>
>> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the hicks
>> family.
>>
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>> Yours truly,
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul M. Martinez, President ,
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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>> Paul M. Martinez
>>
>> President, national Federation of the blind Florida
>>
>> 813-390-5720
>>
>>
>> With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality
>>
>>
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