<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;">Thank you for sharing the deeply saddening news of Natalie\u2019s passing. She will be dearly missed although her legacy will extend on.<div><br><div>Sincerely,</div><div><br></div><div>Melissa<br><div><div><br><blockquote type="cite"><div>On Jun 29, 2026, at 7:47\u202fPM, Z'Leah Liburd via NFBF-Statewide <nfbf-statewide@nfbnet.org> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div><div><div style="font-size:inherit">It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the passing of our dear friend and fellow Federationist, Natalie Williams.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Natalie faithfully served as the Treasurer of the Florida Association of Blind Students and as Board Member #1 of the NFB of Florida Statewide Chapter. Beyond her leadership roles, Natalie was one of our greatest supporters and allies. She believed in our mission, championed our members, and generously gave her time, heart, and talents to strengthen both our student division and statewide chapter. Her dedication, kindness, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our organization touched so many lives. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Yesterday afternoon, we received the heartbreaking news that Natalie had been pronounced brain dead. At this time, we do not know the exact circumstances surrounding her passing, and we ask that everyone respect the family\u2019s privacy as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Please keep Natalie\u2019s family, loved ones, and especially her boyfriend, Jose Bojorquez, in your thoughts and prayers. Jose serves as the Secretary of our Statewide Chapter and is the Immediate Past President of the Florida Association of Blind Students. This is an unimaginable loss, and we ask that you keep him close in your hearts during the days ahead.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Jose has shared that if you would like to reach out to offer your condolences or support, he asks that you please do so beginning Wednesday, July 1, to allow him and the family some time to process this tremendous loss.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">We will continue to share updates as additional information becomes available.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">On behalf of the Florida Association of Blind Students and the NFB of Florida Statewide Chapter, we extend our deepest condolences to everyone who loved Natalie. May we honor her memory by carrying forward the passion, service, compassion, and unwavering support she gave to our Federation family.<br style="font-size:inherit"><br style="font-size:inherit">Rest in peace, Natalie. Your legacy of service, friendship, and advocacy will never be forgotten.</div><br clear="all"><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">Z\u2019Leah Liburd (She/her)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">President, Florida Association of Blind Students</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial Black, sans-serif" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">President, </span><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">State Wide</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"> Chapter </span></font><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Nyirah17@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">Nyirah17@gmail.co</span></a>m</span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Student@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">Student@nfbflorida.org</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif">NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,71,91)">"The best and most beautiful things in the world
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