[Nfbmo] From the ashes.

[dacia.luck at gmail.com]

He will certainly be missed. I have many fond memories of him and our times together as part of the Federation. I am grateful now, that he is no longer in pain and suffering. May he find peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone else affected by his passing.
Dacia

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> On May 4, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Ruby Polk via Nfbmo <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Our Prayers and Love to Family and Friends  of  Larry Arnold go out from the
> Kansas City Chapter. Blessings, Ruby Polk
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shelia Wright via
> Nfbmo
> Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 10:09 AM
> To: 'NFB of Missouri Mailing List' <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Shelia Wright <sbwright95 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] From the ashes.
> 
> Dear Friends,
> This is indeed sad news and Larry will be greatly missed by his Federation
> family. Although he has not been able to be very active over the past few
> years, he contributed greatly to our state affiliate and the Springfield
> Chapter for a very long time. One of Larry's most recent goals, was to be
> able to participate in our 2017 Missouri State Convention. That he did, and
> it seemed to mean so much to him. How precious are the times we shared as we
> reminisced both the work and fun surrounding that work as colleagues in the
> Federation. I'm sure more will be written about Larry but for now, Larry we
> love you!.  
> My condolences to all of our Federation family, especially those in
> Springfield; Larry's family, and the Springfield community.
> 
> Shelia
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbmo [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Erin Joy Magoon
> via Nfbmo
> Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2017 8:46 AM
> To: nfbmo at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Erin Joy Magoon <erinjoy.magoon at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Nfbmo] From the ashes.
> 
> Good morning Federation Family,
> 
> It is with sadness and thankfulness that I write you this morning to let you
> know that Larry Arnold past away this morning at 6:50.  It's sad because we
> have lost a kind, giving strong friend, there is thankfulness because he is
> know longer suffering, in pain or missing Robin or his eldest son Larry
> Gene.
> 
> Larry served in Viet Nam and went blind several years later from issues not
> connected with Viet Nam.  He thought his life was over because he was blind.
> Until he met Billie Weaver one day on a bus and she helped him see that his
> life was just beginning.
> 
> Larry worked tirelessly with the Federation, RSB, his church and numerous
> other projects to help people.  He gave tirelessly of his time and resources
> he even opened his home to several people who needed help.  Even when Larry
> was disappointed and taken advantage of he still kept giving.
> 
> His family, friends, church, the Federation, Springfield and everyone who
> was ever touched by Larry Arnold will miss him greatly.
> 
> At this time there are no arrangements that I am aware of.  As soon as I
> hear of any I will pass them along.  I do know that a memorial service will
> be held in his honor by several of his closest friends here in Springfield.
> 
> Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and support through this lon time.
> I know he appreciated it, and he loved every one of you.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Erin Joy Magoon
> 
> 
> --
> Erin Joy Magoon
> Seeing Eye Graduate 2004, Guide Dogs of America Graduate 2013 National
> Federation of the Blind of Missouri Corresponding Secretary, National
> Federation of the Blind of Missouri Springfield Chapter Secretary/Treasurer
> National Federation of the Blind of Missouri Guide Dog Division Secretary
> E-mail:
> erinjoy.magoon at gmail.com
> Cell Phone:
> 417-576-0037
> 
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