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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Memorial Day is a day where we eat bar-b-cue and celebrate the beginning of summer, but there is a deeper meaning for this day. We honor and celebrate the lives that has past on. We recognize the lives of:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Beloved family and friends that taught us the legacy that we represent and is building today.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The soldiers that have given their lives to protect the Democratic life style we enjoy today.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>The community leaders that organized our religious, education and cultural beliefs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Civil rights leaders that advocate and exemplify that we are all equal.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Disability rights leaders that show and preach that what some people call imperfection is perfect in God’s view and that we should all believe and live our lives accordingly.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is just to name a few. We all have been given examples to pattern our lives after, good and/or bad, it is up to the individual to decide which path to take. These things makes us individuals. Our ancestors has also shown us the things that can unite us, for example, blindness and diabetes, the things that we did not choose for our lives. It is up to all of us to embrace the things that unite us so that we can continue the legacy of equality, honor and respect.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>So, on this day remember those that has come before you, and celebrate the things that they gave us to keep us together. We love honor and respect them, and may they have rest and Peace!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And Watch your Carbs!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“Blind love is the answer, today, and for our future!”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Walter Mitchell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>(513) 250-2432<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><a href="mailto:Walterl.mitch2@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>Walterl.mitch2@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Purpose:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>The Diabetes Action Network Educate, Empower and Inspire blind and visually impaired people to independently and confidently manage diabetes!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>