[NFBMI-Talk] sad news

[Amy Sabo]

hello mike and all,

i was sooo shocked to hear of this news of the passing of joy harris
dying today through the message that you just sent here on the list.

i'am sooo sorry that had to happen to her especially since national
convention is in 2 weeks. my heart for prayers and thoughts go out to
alan. alan was a awesome person for me when i joined the nfb of mi
affiliate and, so was joy too. i loved her since of humor and, her
willingness to love anyone even if you were different. i loved meeting
her twin sister jay at my second national convention in anaheim. they
were both very close and, i bet that she will have to endure a great
deal of pain in losing her.

alan and joy made me feel included in the nfb of mi and, also into the
nfb of mi even though there wasn't a chapter on the west side of mi.
but, they always welcomed me into the federation family and, then my
sister rebecca in 1999.

again, my heart goes out to alan and, to everyone else here in the
federation affiliate.



hugs,
amy sabo

On 6/22/22, Michael  Powell via NFBMI-Talk <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings federation family.
>
> Below is a message that was posted on the mailing list for state presidents
> and leaders of the NFB.  The message came yesterday from the president of
> the NFB of Alabama.  As president of our Michigan affiliate I gave a
> response as many of our leaders did to show our support during this
> difficult time.
>
> Another Family Member Departs
>
> It is with a heavy heart that we must share with you the very sad news of
> the passing of our former affiliate president, dear friend, and wonderful
> mentor  Joy Harris. Her husband Allen reports that Joy passed away last
> evening. Everyone here in Alabama and across the federation will miss Joy
> for all of her many contributions and will be forever grateful for her
> steadiness in the federation philosophy and spirit. We will share any
> updates as received.  Let's all keep the Harris family and her extended
> federation family in our thoughts and prayers as we bereave together.
>
>
>
> With sympathy,
>
>
>
> NFB of Alabama
>
>
>
> Barbara Manuel, President
>
> The NFB of Michigan sends its condolences and prayers to the Alabama
> affiliate, Joy's family, and Al Harris, our past state president.  Joy and
> Al did much in building the Michigan affiliate and they worked with me when
> I began to assume responsibilities in our Saturday school program, and when
> I became state secretary.  I first met Joy in junior high school as I was
> just coming in about the time she was moving on.  Many of us first got to
> know Al when he was a counselor at the summer college prep program in
> the1970's.
>
> Both of them are good examples of great leaders and special friends.  Rest
> in peace, Joy.  You and yours, Al,  will continue to be in our hearts,
> thoughts and prayers.
>
> Michael Powell
>
> President
>
> NFB of Michigan
>
>
>
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