[nfbmi-talk] FW: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our friend Dick Edlund passes

[Fred Wurtzel]

This is a very sad moment.  Dick Edlund spent a lot of time here in Michigan
in the 70's when I was getting started in the movement.  He was a mentor at
the leadership seminar where Mary and I attended with Dr. Jernigan.  I am
sad.

Warm Regards,

Fred

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[mailto:nfbaffiliatepresidents-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Wunder
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:21 PM
To: NFB Affiliate Presidents List
Subject: [NFBAffiliatePresidents] Our friend Dick Edlund passes

I am surprised that this information hasn't been out on other lists already,

but it is my sad duty to tell you that our good friend Richard Edlund has 
died. Dick had been hospitalized since sometime in early October, and his 
last few days were spent in hospice care.

Many of us remember when Dick was our long-time National Treasurer and the 
State President in Kansas. He also served in the Kansas Legislature, was a 
champion for sheltered shop workers, and a goodwill ambasador for all blind 
people.

Dick meant so very much to me that it is hard to know where to start, and 
I'm sure that many of you have similar feelings.

I've heard nothing yet about funeral arrangements. When I do, I will pass 
them on. I will always associate box 11185 with the best of what it means to

be a Federationist.


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