Well put, Phil.
Glad to see that you're still out there in the "Cloud". I've always
enjoyed your posts, seldom as they are, and hope to see more in the
future.
Many of us felt as though we knew Bob, but few of us had the pleasure
of knowing him face to face. That just goes to show you that email
doesn't always depersonalize human nature. Bob's good nature and love
of people came shining through, even during those rare rants of his.
We sure can use more Bob's in our troubled world.
My heart goes out to Donna. While I've never met her, I know how hard
it is to lose a partner. But she still is more fortunate than so many
other folks, in that she has so many good moments sharing life with
Bob.
Carl Jarvis
On 9/15/20, Phil Jones <brilman1952@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I never met Bob, but he handled the list moderator job extremely well. He
always had some kind things to say about some of my emails. He and I got
along on the list very well, and I truly believe that if I’d met him we
would have gotten along very well! Phil Jones
On Sep 15, 2020, at 3:00 PM, Debbie Hazelton via ACB-L
<acb-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Gosh Penny. I know. Too many and too soon! And Bob, such a nice man
indeed! I'm so sorry he's left us, and glad he didn't suffer longer.
Debbie Hazelton
ACB Radio Managing Director
American Council of the Blind
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Subject: [leadership] Bob
I am so sad to learn that Bob Hachey passed away today. Bob was the kind
of person I would have described to someone who had never met him as a
“good guy,” kind and gregarious, a great teller of stories, and passionate
about progressive causes and dedicated to justice for all.
The first time I met Bob, we were sitting next to one another on a bus,
going somewhere – maybe to Capitol Hill, maybe to a group dinner, I think
it was during an ACB Legislative Seminar. Bob shared some funny stories
with me, and the thing I remember most about our conversation was that he
told me how much he loved his wife, Donna, and many of the reasons why. I
have never met Donna, but I always kept a soft spot in my heart for her, I
knew I would like her.
Bob was dedicated to making life better for people who are blind, and to
ACB in particular. He spent more hours than many of us would ever consider
spending on e-mail, as a moderator for ACB’s e-mail discussion lists. As a
moderator, he was patient and welcoming and thoroughly committed to
civility and the free exchange of information.
My deepest sympathies to Donna and all of Bob's friends and family
members. Rest in peace, Bob. We will miss you.
Sincerely,
Penny Reeder
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