[nfbwatlk] sad news

[David Andrews]

This is indeed sad news. I was on a Conference 
Call with him this past Tuesday and he sounded 
good, and participated enthusiastically.

Dave

At 04:43 PM 12/26/2016, you wrote:
>It is with a heavy heart that I write to share 
>the news that our friend and long-time 
>Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last 
>Saturday. As many of you know Mike had been 
>diagnosed with terminal cancer las summer and 
>had been undergoing treatment. In the last few 
>weeks his spirits had been high, his treatment 
>had been going pretty well and he was planning 
>to attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. 
>In the end it was his heart that gave out. Mike 
>dedicated his life to helping blind children and 
>adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that 
>there be no service so we will respect his 
>wishes. I will forward more information when I 
>have it. Please keep Connie and Shanti in your 
>thoughts and prayers. Marci Carpenter, President 
>NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net 
><mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> 206-604-5507 The 
>National Federation of the Blind is a community 
>of members and friends who believe in the hopes 
>and dreams of the nationÂ’s blind. Every day we 
>work together to help blind people live the 
>lives they want. 
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