[nfbwatlk] Tragedy

[Denise Mackenstadt]

On Sunday two women were brutally attacked as they slept in their home.  The one woman who did not survive the attack was a friend of Rita Szantay.  Teresa was also a friend of the NFB of WA.  She attended many of our state conventions, she assisted with conventions, she worked with Rita on projects and supported our fundraising efforts.  The last time I saw Teresa and Jennifer was at the Wine Tasting Party and they had brought two friends as well.  Teresa was a friend of the organized blind and of blind people.  This random act of violence is tragic in so many ways that words cannot express my feelings of loss.  We send to Rita and Teresa's friends and family our condolences at the loss of a vibrant and loving person.  
Denise Mackenstadt