We honor the memories of SNA members who have passed away and recognize their contributions, mentorship, and friendships to the special needs community.
Let us not be sad, for they lived their lives to the fullest. Let us celebrate, for they were able to make a difference in many people’s lives.
Dennis J. Christensen
![Dennis Christensen Dennis Christensen](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Dennis-Christensen.jpg)
SNA Founder
SNA Member 2002-2023
Lee M. Holmes
![Lee M. Holmes Lee M. Holmes](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/600ef9a2b9a78-bpfull-e1716586456349.jpg)
SNA Member 2006-2024
Ronald M. Landsman
![Ronald M. Landsman Ronald M. Landsman](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ronaldmemory.jpg)
SNA Member 2002-2023
Franchelle C. Millender
![millender 250×250 Franchelle C. Millender](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/millender-250x250-1.png)
SNA Member 2013-2023
Mary T. Schmitt Smith
![Mary T. Schmitt Smith Mary T. Schmitt Smith](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mary.jpg)
SNA President, 2004-2005
SNA Member 2002-2023
Nirakar “Nic” Thakur, Esq.
![Nirakar Nic Thakur Nirakar Nic Thakur](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/thakur-200x300.png)
SNA Member 2012-2024
Reginald Turnbull
![Reginald Turnbull Reginald Turnbull](https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/reginald-image.jpg)
SNA Member 2002-2017