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mod mom

(20,390 posts)
Tue Sep 16, 2014, 07:00 PM Sep 2014

Election Integrity and CASE Ohio lost a selfless advocate today.

I came to DU as a member of CASE (Citizens' Alliance for Secure Elections) Ohio after the 2004 election to draw attention to what occurred on election day, Nov 2, 2004 in Ohio. Many of you who were here back then will remember our fiery co-founder, Susan Truitt, who along with attorneys Bob Fitrakis and Cliff Arnebeck attempted to bring a suit calling for a full investigation and contesting the results of the election. Today, the world lost a tireless advocate of fair elections. I am sorry to say that my friend, Susan Truitt lost her battle with cancer earlier today. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Please send good thoughts her way and remember how she worked hard to make this world a better place.

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Election Integrity and CASE Ohio lost a selfless advocate today. (Original Post) mod mom Sep 2014 OP
I'm so sorry to read that. BTW, I went to college with Bob Fitrakis & he was one of my husband's catbyte Sep 2014 #1
Peace be with her RobertEarl Sep 2014 #2
I'm so sorry to hear that pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #3

catbyte

(34,390 posts)
1. I'm so sorry to read that. BTW, I went to college with Bob Fitrakis & he was one of my husband's
Tue Sep 16, 2014, 07:51 PM
Sep 2014

best friends. It's good to see he hasn't lost any of his fire. Again, that is sad news, mod mom.

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
2. Peace be with her
Tue Sep 16, 2014, 08:16 PM
Sep 2014

She waged a battle for our elections that no one should have had to do. Many were called and few responded. She was a real Patriot. I did not know her but knew of the actions she was involved with.

Thanks, Susan, May you rest in Peace with my heartfelt respect for your efforts working for our rights for free and fair elections.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
3. I'm so sorry to hear that
Tue Sep 16, 2014, 08:37 PM
Sep 2014

I was part of the voter suppression protest in Columbus in '04 when a few hundred of us marched with Rep. John Lewis to SoS Blackwell's office.

Susan Truitt's passing is a sad loss. R.I.P.

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