Darcy passed away in her sleep last night at age 48. Darcy broke her neck in 1983 when she dove into the shallow end on the pool where she lived in the Washington, D.C. area. Like all the rest who have broken our necks or backs in accidents, her life was drastically altered in a heartbeat and became a member of the largest minority in the country — people with disabilities.
A friend in Berkeley referred to the disability community as the Equal Opportunity Minority. He used to say, We'll let anybody in. You can become a member of our group at any time.
Click here for the WCCO report from the evening news:
I will miss watching her reports because I take great pleasure in watching a person with a disability pursuing her or his passion despite his or her disability. It is what I have built my entire career on.
Rest in peace, Darcy.
I welcome your comments.
Later,
Mike
3 comments:
Good brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you seeking your information.
I really liked her and it is so sad that she is gone. What a loss for WCC0. She was an inspiration for others.
Found myself crying as I watched the links ... made me think too much of you and your personal strength, Mikey!
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