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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><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thank you Z\u2019Leah for such words.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>We are blessed to have the freedom we enjoy today based on the sacrifices of those who served and those who are wearing the uniforms as we speak.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thank you veterans, active duty, reserves, and those families who have loved ones in harms way. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Jorge Hernandez <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>1<sup>St</sup> vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>National federation of the blind of Florida <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Z'Leah Liburd via NFBF-L<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 11, 2026 9:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org>; NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org>; NFBF-Statewide@nfbnet.org; NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Z'Leah Liburd <nyirah17@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-L] Happy Veterans\u2019 Day<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🇺🇸</span> Happy Veterans Day! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🇺🇸</span><br><br>Today, we pause to say thank you to the men and women who have worn the uniform and answered the call to serve our country. Your courage, sacrifices, and dedication mean more than words can express.<br><br>Behind every uniform is a person, a family, and a story of commitment, strength, and sacrifice. Today, we honor not only your service, but also the sacrifices made by your loved ones along the way.<br><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Florida are especially proud to recognize our veterans who are blind or have low vision. Your strength, resilience, and continued contributions remind us that blindness does not define a person\u2019s abilities or limit their potential.<br><br>To all who have served, and to the families who have stood beside you, please know that you are appreciated, respected, and remembered.<br><br>From our NFBF family to yours, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We are grateful for you today and every day. <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>\u2764\ufe0f🤍💙</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475B'>Z\u2019Leah Liburd (She/her)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475B'>National Federation of the Blind of Florida</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475B'>President, Florida Association of Blind Students</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475B'>President, State Wide Chapter </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Nyirah17@gmail.com" target="_blank">Nyirah17@gmail.co</a>m</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:Student@nfbflorida.org" target="_blank">Student@nfbflorida.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com" target="_blank">NFBF.Statewide@gmail.com</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#33475B'>"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -<em><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;font-style:normal'>Helen Keller.</span></em></span><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'><span style='font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:#002451'>Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='color:#222222'>Facebook link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Association-of-Blind-Students-FABS-100610252389102</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:#222222'>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1'>https://www.instagram.com/fabs_nfb</span></a>/<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>