[Cagdu] FW: Fw: Michael Osborn has passed away

Sat Dec 8 19:58:11 PST 2007

Subject:  
This is A big loss to the guide dog community. Michael was A big part of
working to gain access for our guides over seas. He will be missed. 
Tina and Nina  
 Fw: Michael Osborn has passed away

Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 3:50 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Michael Osborn has passed away

Many of you know of Michael Osborn's tireless efforts to secure access to
the United Kingdom for us and our guide dogs. Over the past four years
Michael has made real progress. In fact, we are almost there. Michael has
worked with people on both sides of the pond. He has made many friends
along the way.

I just received the following e-mail from Theresa Duncan, guide dogs for the
blind's alumni Association director, informing us all that Michael passed
away last evening. It is so easy to say "this is a sad day". Michael would
not want this. He would want us to keep moving forward in order to secure
the access to foreign travel we all desire and dessert.

I have already communicated with representatives from DEFRA. I have worked
very closely with Michael over the past several years and intend to continue
the work he has begun.

I rejoice in having known Michael and having had the opportunity to work
with him. His commitment and tenacity should be an inspiration to us all.
Thanks Michael for all you have done and for all you have taught me and all
of us. Job well done!

I have some sad news to share. This morning I received a call from Michael's
sister letting me know that Michael passed away last night in the hospital.
He had been dealing with a variety of serious medical challenges over the
last few years.

I consider myself extremely lucky for having had the opportunity to work
with Michael and to call him my friend. His commitment to, and passion for,
working of behalf of guide dog users everywhere should be an inspiration to
us all. I will miss his easy sense of humor and ZEST for life.

His guide Hastings is in a safe and loving home with Michael's sister. As
more information regarding the way in which his family would like his memory
honored becomes available I will let you know.

If you have suggestions on how we (his GDB family) should remember his
legacy, please let me know.

Thank you all, I know he loved and respected each of you greatly.

Theresa Duncan

Alumni Association Director

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc

800 295-4050 x4171

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Michael Hingson,
NSA
National Public Affairs Director
Guide Dogs For The Blind
350 Los Ranchitos Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone Direct number (415) 492-4177
Main number (800) 295-4050
Mobile/Pager (888) 965-9191
Email mhingson at guidedogs. <mailto:mhingson%40guidedogs.com> com <
mailto:mhingson at guidedogs. <mailto:mhingson%40guidedogs.com> com>
For information on Michael's speaking topics and speaking availability
please visit <
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<http://www.michaelh <http://www.michaelhingson.com/> ingson.com/> >
For information on Guide Dogs for the Blind please visit <
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<http://www.guidedogs.com/> s.com/> >

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