[nfbwatlk] Tragedy

[Lauren Merryfield]

Hi,
I am shocked!  I heard the story on the news but didn't realize it was 
anyone we knew.  I met her several times.  I know Rita and others will miss 
her a lot.
Thanks
Lauren
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denise Mackenstadt" <dmackenstadt at comcast.net>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:20 AM
Subject: [nfbwatlk] Tragedy


> 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
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