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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Henry was always one of the best and very welcoming at chapter meetings.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>Richard Payne, President</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>937/829/3368</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><a href="mailto:Rchpay7@gmail.com"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0563C1'>Rchpay7@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'>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.</span><span style='mso-ligatures:standardcontextual'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>carolyn peters via Ohio-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 30, 2024 10:57 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Ohio Announcement List <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> carolyn peters <drcarolyn-peters@att.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Ohio-Talk] It Is With Sadness, I Report!<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Reverent Dr. Carolyn Peters, National Federation Of The Blind, Ohio, affiliate, vice president, 937-657-5134,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Dr.Carolyn.peters@gmail.com">Dr.Carolyn.peters@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Aug 30, 2024, at 10:10<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM, Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk <<a href="mailto:ohio-talk@nfbnet.org">ohio-talk@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote></div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText>So sorry to hear about the loss of our Brother Henri!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>I agree with you Suzanne, he was a friendly, kind and always there!!! He was a great Brother always participating, volunteering and donating! Our Chapter is going to miss him a lot!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to his family and relatives.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>May God grant Henri’s family and relatives Patience and strength during these difficult times.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>My thoughts and my prayers out for our Brother Henri’s relatives and family. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thanks for letting us know Suzanne.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ali<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com">smturner.234@gmail.com</a> <<a href="mailto:smturner.234@gmail.com">smturner.234@gmail.com</a>> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 30, 2024 8:01 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:SMTurner.234@gmail.com">SMTurner.234@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> It Is With Sadness, I Report! </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Members, and Friends,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our beloved, long-term, faithful member, Henry Butler Junior, who died on yesterday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Henry was quite dedicated to the federations cause and participated in everything from the national and state conventions, to passing out literature in the community, to attending Ohio board meetings, to attending almost every Chapter meeting. He truly was a federationist. One of my most memorable times, is seeing him in the hallways at the national convention in Detroit selling M&M’S.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Henry also played Beep Base Ball, was a member of the Blind Bowling Team and faithful member of his church. During his last days on earth, his daughter moved him into her home to care for him. He did not like that, but quickly adjusted. She was concerned for his safety living alone at home. I am so glad that she knew what he needed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Cleveland Chapter has loss a shiny and bright diamond. We grieve, but we are also so grateful to have had Henry for over 40 years in the Cleveland Chapter.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Henry, <b><i>"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure." </i></b>May You rest in heavenly peace.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are no arrangements at this time. However, I will share as I am provided with them.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Executive Board of Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>(216P: ) 990-6199</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Together, with love, hope, and determination, the members of the National Federation of the Blind transform dreams into reality. You can live the life you want, blindness does not hold you back.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>_______________________________________________<br>Ohio-Talk mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org">Ohio-Talk@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Ohio-Talk:<br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/dr.carolyn.peters%40gmail.com">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/ohio-talk_nfbnet.org/dr.carolyn.peters%40gmail.com</a> my sincerest condolences to the family and the Cleveland Chapter members and friends blessings,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>🕊️</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>