[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land

Tue Oct 13 01:22:16 UTC 2015

Patti Land was a smiley voice over the radio waves, which is where I first heard/met her. 

She kept us as smiley face as her own when she would  delivered observations of people in her space.  Patti was almost like a Mark Twain in her zeal observing and holding us captive listening!    

Patti could be hilariously funny, poignant, startling honest with these wonderful personal observations.   Patti added her lovely and soft way of speaking to "quotes of the week" segment on, the now defunct, Blind MattersRadio Show.

There were a few times, during her quotes segment, her troubled heart could be heard in her normally oh so beautiful, lilting voice.    

We had some good times, albeit very few.  Patti was one of a kind.  You who called her FRIEND are blessed indeed. 

Rest in peace. Thank you Patti for coming into our lives, brief but a blast!

Brooke Evans      

On Oct 12, 2015, at 8:28 PM, Sherri via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hi Kirk,
I knew you would be saddened. I am too and will miss her.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Harmon via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Kirk Harmon" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land

Sherry, this is very sad news to hear. She was such a worthy character. We 
threw it back-and-forth with each other for a long time at my house while 
she worked there as a receptionist. This is a real shock! Michelle that she 
only have the piece that she deserves.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 12, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Sherri via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is some really sad news about a very long-time active member of
> Florida's blind community. I'm sure some of you long-time NFB members know
> her.
> 
> She may have been active in the FCB, but hse was still a good and caring
> person. She was the first blind person I met when I moved to Florida in
> August of 1977. She worked for DBS as a receptionist/secretary and she 
> knew
> more than most of the counselors about services, etc. We have been in 
> touch
> on and off through the years. Her passing was very untimely. I will miss
> Patti Land.
> 
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Sila Miller via fcb-l
> To: FCB List Serve
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 7:49 PM
> Subject: [fcb-l] Patti Anne Land
> 
> 
> Dear FCB,
> 
> 
> 
> We come to you tonight with sad and troubling news. Last Saturday, Patti
> Land passed away of a sudden and fatal heart problem. She was at home, 
> where
> she would have wanted to be, amongst her adored cats. Undoubtedly, many 
> will
> be shocked and grieved at this tragedy, as we are.
> 
> 
> 
> Patti’s history and service to FCB is long and varied. It began in the 
> late
> 70s with her beloved chapter, formerly Mid-Florida, now Greater Orlando
> Council of the Blind. From there, she was asked to represent GOCB at the
> state level where she took on such duties as Education and Leadership 
> Chair,
> Treasurer, facilitator for the First-Timers Seminar, and Editor of the 
> White
> Cane Bulletin. She played a vital role in Florida’s hosting the National 
> ACB
> convention in Orlando and never stopped wanting to lend a helping hand.
> Patti’s loyalty to FCB, GOCB and her friends is exemplary. She served
> through some pretty tough personal challenges but wasn’t one to bemoan her
> situation.
> 
> 
> 
> In her life away from FCB, Patti loved collecting and caring for stray 
> cats,
> reading (in braille), building miniature doll houses, cooking, and making
> people laugh. She could bring you up on the darkest of days without 
> seeming
> to even try. Patti served as First Vice President of the Florida School 
> for
> the Blind Alumni and faithfully attended gatherings there. Heaven only 
> knows
> what other meaningful contributions she selflessly made. A whiz with a 
> slate
> and stylus, a music lover and a true friend—Oh, how we in FCB will miss 
> this
> soft-spoken, tender-hearted, generous, witty Friend.
> 
> 
> 
> A Celebration of Pattianne’s Life is being planned. More will be posted to
> this list once details are firmed up.
> 
> 
> 
> Patricia (Patti) Anne Hendricks-Land
> 
> born December 25, 1951 – departed this life October 3, 2015.
> 
> 
> 
> What a lady, what a friend. Rest in peace, dear one and know that your 
> time
> here made a difference in the lives of many. You made me feel like a 
> million
> bucks! I love you!
> 
> Sila
> 
> ?>
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