[Ohio-Talk] Condolences and Prayers are needed!

[Kathy Pingstock]

Hi Sharon my name is Kathy from Akron I just want you to know that I am praying for you and your family I am so sorry to hear about your dad please know that I will be praying for you sending love and hugs to you Kathy

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> On Jul 29, 2020, at 5:26 PM, William Turner via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Sharon my prayers are going out to you. I am sorry for the loss of
> your father. Please know that your Federation family is standing with you
> during this difficult time.
> 
> William Turner
> National Federation of the blind of Ohio Board of Directors Cleveland
> chapter vice president
> 
>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2020, 4:53 PM Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
>> ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Ohio,
>> 
>> Sharon's father name is Robert McDuffy Sr.
>> 
>> Suzanne
>> Suzanne
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Andra Stover
>> via
>> Ohio-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:40 PM
>> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Andra Stover <astover at kent.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [Ohio-Talk] Condolences and Prayers are needed!
>> 
>> My prayers are going out to Sharon.
>> 
>> On Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 3:06 PM Suzanne Turner via Ohio-Talk <
>> ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>> Ohio,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> As I write this, I am taking a deep breath. My heart is aching for my
>>> members!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 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!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On behalf of Cleveland, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this
>>> time of grief!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Suzanne
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)
>>> 
>>> Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President
>>> 
>>> Cleveland Chapter, President
>>> 
>>> (216) 990-6199
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The Ohio Affiliate
>>> 
>>> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Live the life you want" featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>>> 
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>>> ter/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>>> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>>> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create
>>> obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life
>>> you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
>>> 
>>> 
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