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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thank you for remembrance of my sister Romona. She is deeply missed by her family and those who knew and loved her.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><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;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Melinda Jones via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 18, 2025 2:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFBofSC@nfbnet.org; jmubara@aol.com<br><b>Cc:</b> melindajones0571@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Convention 2025 Poem<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ramona McCansts, August\u2019s tender breeze, From Charleston\u2019s shore, now sails at ease. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tom Coulter, October\u2019s quiet grace, From Rock Hill\u2019s hills, now in Heaven\u2019s embrace. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ernest Gaulman, October\u2019s steadfast flame, >From Columbia\u2019s streets, we call your name. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pat Wolthoff, December\u2019s faithful light, From Columbia\u2019s heart, still burning bright. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cynthia Denise Diggs, with January skies, From Sumter\u2019s home, your spirit flies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Katie Jackson, March\u2019s gentle bloom, From Columbia\u2019s heart, no winter\u2019s gloom. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Edna Johnson, May\u2019s bright song, In Columbia\u2019s arms, you still belong. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shelton Nicole Smith, May\u2019s final days, From Cherokee\u2019s hills, we lift our praise. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Barbara Baxter, July\u2019s soft light, From Sumter\u2019s fold to Heaven\u2019s height. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Though eyes may close, love does not fade, Your work, your dreams, the marks you made\u2014 They live in us, in every voice, In every heart, in every choice. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So here we stand, with tears and pride, Our Federation\u2019s light as guide, To honor you, our cherished friends, Till time is full, and journey ends. <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif'>\u2e3b</span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>