[Ohio-Talk] Condolences and Prayers are needed!

[Jessica Stover]

My condolences and a big hug to everyone.

On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 3:07 PM Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Ohio,
>
>
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> As I write this, I am taking a deep breath. My heart is aching for my
> members!
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> First, I want to say that the members of the Cleveland Chapter are in need
> of your love, prayers and compassion.
>
>
>
> Today, I spoke to Sharon McDuffy, who has been a member for around 16
> months
> now.  Not only is she being represented by the National Legal Team, due to
> employment discrimination, but she lost her father at the hand of the
> virus.
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> During our conversation, she received a phone call, so I could not get her
> father's name. Nevertheless, please pray for her family. Mr. McDuffy
> contracted COVID-19 around July 17th and passed on July 23rd.... He had no
> illness and was relatively healthy.
>
>
>
> Sharon asked me to pass on to the Ohio Affiliate to please take caution and
> protect yourselves as much as you can. This virus, in her words is "nothing
> to take lightly. It is real"
>
>
>
> The viewing of the body is tomorrow and because  of restrictions, many
> family members are not able to attend. His birthday is August 8th.
> Therefore, they will celebrate his home going next year.
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>
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> Sharon, we love you and if you need anything, please do not hesitate to
> reach out! We are so sorry and our heart goes out to you!
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> On behalf of Cleveland, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time
> of grief!
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>
>
> Suzanne
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>    National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
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> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President
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> Cleveland Chapter, President
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> (216) 990-6199
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> Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization
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> The Ohio Affiliate
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-- 
peace

Jessica Stover
jjstover at kent.edu
jessicastover10 at gmail.com