[Tall-Corn] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

[Scott Van Gorp]

Good Evening Federation Family:

Please see below from our President, Mark Riccobono. While we mourn the
passing of a brother, friend, and great mentor in the movement, the work
moves forward as he would wish it to. More information will be forthcoming,
but let us now take time to remember one who contributed so much to the work
of the organized blind and blind people throughout the world. See the
message below.  

 

Scott Van Gorp, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Phone: 515-720-5282
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Live the life you want.

The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day
we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 

 

From: NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
Of President, National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:12 AM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] The Passing of Scott Labarre

 


Dear Federation Family,

 

It has been a difficult year of loss for the circle of friendship we share
in our movement. I regret to share that that loss is being felt
exponentially this evening as we have learned that Scott Labarre has passed
away surrounded by his family. The outpouring of love from the Federation
family was deeply felt by Scott but his challenging medical condition could
not be overcome. More details about services for this extraordinary
individual and information about how we can support his wife Anahit and
children Alex and Carter will be coming soon.

 

If you are like me, you are feeling a devastating sense of loss combined
with an overwhelming gratitude for what this man did for the blind of this
century. From arguing in the courts on behalf of blind people who were
discriminated against, to securing an international agreement permitting the
sharing of accessible books, to the close personal mentorship he freely gave
to hundreds of individuals, his impact will continue to ripple across the
world.

 

Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the Labarre
family.

 

With love,

 

Mark A. Riccobono, President

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314 | Officeofthepresident at nfb.org
<mailto:Officeofthepresident at nfb.org> 

Twitter: @Riccobono

Pronouns: he, him, his

 

 

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who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want. 

 

 

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