[NFBF-L] FW: [NFBF-Melbourne] With Sadness, We Have Remembrance

[DENISE VALKEMA]

My condolences to the family, friends, and to the chapter. Thankful for Rod’s service and that Mary will have support from the federation family. 

Together, 

Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
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> On Jan 23, 2020, at 1:56 PM, Merry Schoch via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> So sorry to hear. Condolences to his family, friends, and federation family.
> 
> Warmly,
> Merry
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Camille Tate via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Dear Federation Family: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The Melbourne Space Coast Chapter sadly announces the passing of one of our
>> beloved members. Rod Whelan will be greatly missed! 
>> 
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>> With Great Sadness,
>> 
>> Camille Tate
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Camille Tate
>> 
>> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind,
>> Florida 
>> 
>> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, Florida 
>> 
>> Email: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>  
>> 
>> Phone: 321 372 4899 
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>> From: NFBF-Melbourne <nfbf-melbourne-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Camille Tate via NFBF-Melbourne
>> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:22 PM
>> To: 'NFB of Florida Melbourne Space Coast Chapter List'
>> <nfbf-melbourne at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: ctate2076 at att.net
>> Subject: [NFBF-Melbourne] With Sadness, We Have Remembrance
>> 
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>> 
>> Dear MSCC Members: 
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>> 
>> 
>> "The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen nor touched, but are felt
>> in the heart." - Helen Keller
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>> "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a
>> butterfly." - Richard Bach 
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>> It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Rod Whalen. His
>> passing was peaceful and he has moved to a better place. 
>> 
>> 
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>> Rod joined and served our chapter, both as a wonderful individual and as our
>> Treasurer. He was always a gentleman, full of inspiration and guidance. He
>> is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary and his daughter, Nancy Hollo. We
>> will miss him! 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Please standby as the family makes arrangements for his memorial service.
>> Once we have received them, they will be passed on so we can celebrate Rod. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> With Heartfelt Sadness, 
>> 
>> Camille 
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>> 
>> 
>> Sincerely, 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Camille Tate
>> 
>> President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind,
>> FL 
>> 
>> Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL 
>> 
>> Email: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>  
>> 
>> Phone: 321 372 4899 
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