[nfbwatlk] Robert Eschbach Has Died

[Maurice Mines]

Mr. Eschbach helped out the national Federation of the blind deaf blind or vision in many ways. He was on the board for time and in some ways help me out when I was very involved in the division. This news definitely puts a damper on my day. He will be missed. I will certainly keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
On Jan 23, 2013, at 8:45 AM, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:

> Here I go again.  I was priviledged to spend time at a convention and at VR
> type meetings with Bob Eschbach. Truly fine man with a quiet dignity.  His
> mind just semed to process everything.  Now we did not always agree, but Bob
> was never disagreeable. He presented a logically and carefully thought out
> plan. Bob was the head of the State Services for the Blind in PA (BBVS)  for
> a time.  It just wasn't a good fit, but he stil carried himself well with
> that quiet dignity.  
> 
> I have not seen him in twenty years or more, but I still have very fond
> memories of a very fine man.  I will bet him and Ted Young are having quite
> a conversation as they did when both lived in PA, Bob the head of BBVS, and
> Ted the State NFB president.   
> 
> Does the NFB have a hall of fame for our leaders in the movement?  Ted Young
> who was President of the NFB in PA for ages and ages, and who wrote many of
> our songs, would be a candidate for the hall of fame. Bob Eschbach is
> another candidate. Others would know more about what he did for our movement
> then I would.
> 
> Rest well,
> 
> Becky and Jake   
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Prows,
> Bennett (HHS/OCR)
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 7:05 AM
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Robert Eschbach Has Died
> 
> Some of you have known Bob Eschbach, a long time leader of the Federation.
> David Andrews posted a message from Eric Duffy from NFB of Ohio on NFB talk
> that Bob has died.  It's a sad day for those of us who grew in the
> Federation during his time as a leader.  Thoughts and prayers are with the
> Eschbach family, particularly Pat who is also loved by Federationists.
> 
> /s/
> 
> Bennett Prows
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Maurice Mines
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