<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Richard,</div><div dir="ltr">What a beautiful jester to plant a tree in Mary Bowers memory. Thank you, Pat</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Sep 7, 2025, at 3:07\u202fAM, Richard Payne via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">Richard,<br>
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</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b><font face="Arial">A tree has been planted as a living legacy for Mary Lou Bowers.</font></b></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><br>
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</span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><u><font color="#467886" face="Arial">Click here to download your Tree Planting Certificate</font></u></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><br>
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<font face="Arial">Thank you for planting a memorial tree in honor of Mary Lou Bowers. Your thoughtful gesture not only serves as a lasting tribute, but also contributes to a greener future for our planet.<br>
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Planting trees in memory of a loved one is a powerful symbol of renewal and life. It's a meaningful tribute that will grow and thrive over time, just like the legacy of the person it honors.<br>
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We appreciate the emotional importance of this gesture, and we promise to plant your memorial tree with the utmost care and respect. We believe that every tree planted is a beacon of hope, life, and love that takes root deep within the earth.<br>
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</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b><font face="Arial">Memorial Tree FAQs</font></b></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><br>
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</span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b><font face="Arial">Where will my loved one\u2019s memorial tree be planted? How is it done?</font></b></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><br>
<font face="Arial">We're proud to partner with a network of trusted planting organizations, such as the United States Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation. All plantings take place in forests that are in great need and are completed by professionals who are overseen and evaluated by foresters on the ground.<br>
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We carefully select and plant trees that are native to the specific area. This means that the species of trees may vary from region to region throughout the country. We take great care to ensure that the trees we plant thrive and contribute to the local ecosystem in a meaningful way.<br>
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</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b></b></span><span lang="en-us"><b><font face="Arial">Can I visit the forest where the memorial tree is planted?</font></b></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><br>
<font face="Arial">Many of the forests of greatest need are located in areas with rough terrain and limited accessibility. It's important to note that trees are planted in the areas where they are most needed, rather than in easily accessible or convenient locations for visitation.<br>
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If you would like the specific location of your loved ones tree planting, please contact us by calling 1-888-932-7658 or sending an email to</font></span><span lang="en-us"> </span><a href="mailto:store@helloflowers.com"><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><u><font color="#467886" face="Arial">store@helloflowers.com</font></u></span><span lang="en-us"></span></a><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font face="Arial">.<br>
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We kindly ask that visitors respect the significance of these planting areas and join us in our efforts to restore and preserve the natural ecosystems for future generations. By doing so, we can all help create a healthier and more sustainable planet for years to come.<br>
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<p dir="LTR"><span lang="en-us"><font face="Aptos">Richard Payne, President</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> <font color="#000000" size="2" face="Helvetica">National Federation of the Blind of Ohio</font></span></p>
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