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As part of the
Commemorative Brick program at Independence, Inc., we have created this
website where contributors can post information about their bricks, share
stories, and post photos. You may share information with us in several ways
-- fill in our online
contributor form, mail us your information, or post to our online
guest book. We hope everyone enjoys the stories shared by our contributors.
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IN HONOR OF
ANN BRANDEN &
her great team |
In honor of Ann Branden for years of dedicated
service as Independence, Inc.'s Director, and to the great team of
terrific staff she brought together to work selflessly on behalf of
others.
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MICHAEL R TODD
1958 - 1996
RIGHTS FOR ALL |
As Mike's mother, I am very
proud of his Commemorative Brick. I know he would be proud of it.
He was a very strong believer in the rights of people with
disabilities. Once I
mentioned someone being handicapped.
He informed me, "Mom, there are no handicapped people; they
are ‘People with Disabilities.’"
Since then I have seen them the same way he did.
He worked so hard for the
disabled that he often neglected himself.
He didn't want others to know his disabling pain.
I was one of the few because he relied on my help when he needed.
He didn't want anyone to feel sorry for him.
Mike had no patience with the slow change. He wanted it all done "yesterday."
His motto was: "Equal Rights for everyone regardless of race,
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JOE A MILLER
1951 - 1997
WE LOVE YOU |
Joe Miller was the older brother of Susan Mikesic, who has
worked at
Independence, Inc. as the Community Coordinator since 1992. Joe died in 1997. He is survived by six
brothers and sisters, including Susan, plus his wife, Janet Miller of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, and three sons, Jeff, Jon and Jay. In addition, his parents, Willie and Helen
Miller of Superior, Nebraska, and countless nieces and nephews feel his loss. He is
greatly missed.
- Susan and Joe at ages 2 and 4
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