[NFBK] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

[Cathy Jackson]

Scott and I were friends and colleagues for a number of years. I can’t tell
you how devastating his passing is for me. I have lost six close Federation
friends this past year, not to mention those acquaintances I knew. It
indeed has been a tough year.
Cathy

On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 9:36 AM Karen Mayne via NFBK <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> I did not know him well, but this really hurts my heart!
>
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> Karen Mayne,
> President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky's Frankfort
> chapter.
> Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
> Helen Keller
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> *From:* "President, National Federation of the Blind via
> NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> *Date:* December 11, 2022 at 1:18:22 AM EST
> *To:* nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> *Subject:* *[Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre*
> *Reply-To:* "President, National Federation of the Blind" <
> OfficeOfThePresident at nfb.org>
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> Dear Federation Family,
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> It has been a difficult year of loss for the circle of friendship we share
> in our movement. I regret to share that that loss is being felt
> exponentially this evening as we have learned that Scott Labarre has passed
> away surrounded by his family. The outpouring of love from the Federation
> family was deeply felt by Scott but his challenging medical condition could
> not be overcome. More details about services for this extraordinary
> individual and information about how we can support his wife Anahit and
> children Alex and Carter will be coming soon.
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> If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss combined
> with an overwhelming gratitude for what this man did for the blind of this
> century. From arguing in the courts on behalf of blind people who were
> discriminated against, to securing an international agreement permitting
> the sharing of accessible books, to the close personal mentorship he freely
> gave to hundreds of individuals, his impact will continue to ripple across
> the world.
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> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the Labarre
> family.
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> With love,
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>
> Mark A. Riccobono, President
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> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
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