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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I, too, had the privilege to conversate with Glen at last year’s Convention while co-hosting in the hospitality suite. He spoke about a new business venture he was very excited about. I also will never forget his voice yelling out “GLEN” at the dollar auction. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>May God comfort and strengthen Kay and the Baker family for such a time as this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With deepest sympathy,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Joyce Taylor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Judith Hamilton via NFBF-Leaders<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 25, 2024 9:40 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org<br><b>Cc:</b> Judith Hamilton <hamilton.j.r.2309@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBF-Leaders] [NFBF-L] The passing of Glen Baker<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Kaye,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>I was so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. I remember talking with him in the restaurant late one afternoon at the South Bank at the 2022 state convention. I had seen him with you, but never had a conversation till then. May you, your family, and friends who knew him best, find comfort and strength in the memories you have because he was here and made a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Thinking of you.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Judy Hamilton<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>352-318-1087 (if you ever want to talk)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 8:15 PM president--- via NFBF-L <<a href="mailto:nfbf-l@nfbnet.org">nfbf-l@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in'><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Federation family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>I write to you tonight with a heavy heart. Yesterday, August 22,2024 at 3:39 PM, our friend and loved one Glenn Baker passed away surrounded by family and loved ones.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Glen was a long time federationists. He joined our organization with the Arkansas Affiliate and moved to Florida where he and his wife Kaye Zimpher Baker were deeply involved in the Jacksonville Chapter. Kaye is currently the affiliate secretary and president of the greater Jacksonville chapter. Glen contributed to our organization for many years and he will be greatly missed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Florida board of directors, members, family, and friends extend our deepest condolences to kay and her family on their lost. Information on Glen’s services will be circulated when they become available.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please keep Kaye and her loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through these challenging times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Jorge Hernandez, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="http://www.nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">www.nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>305.877.2311<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:president@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">president@nfbflorida.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>“Live the life you want”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-L mailing list<br><a href="mailto:NFBF-L@nfbnet.org" target="_blank">NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/hamilton.j.r.2309%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/hamilton.j.r.2309%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>