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Updated 07 August 08 0955 Cdt by Sandra
WELCOME HOME MISSION
UPDATE:
Sgt. Matthew Gobble, Greensboro,
NC August 11, 2008 * Note date
change*
Sgt. Matt Gobble is CONFIRMED to arrive home on August 11,
2008. He will be arriving at 8:49 PM Monday evening at PTI
Airport in Greensboro.
See attached map: http://tinyurl.com/6phzco
We will be staging at Piedmont Triad International airport
at 8:25pm. We will meet in the DEPARTURES short-term parking lot. Please come
with flags and banners, to welcome our hometown hero!
From PTI airport, we will escort Matt and his family to Thomasville, NC
where the community will be awaiting his arrival downtown at the “Big Chair”.
See Attached Map: http://tinyurl.com/6s7u6p
The tentative plan is to travel 25 miles via 68S to 311 to
85S to 109S into downtown Thomasville.
We will have LEO from the Thomasville City Limits at this
point. I will be working on a LEO escort from High Point
to Thomasville,
especially since the escort will take place after dark. If you have reflective
gear, please bring it and be prepared to wear it.
I will be monitoring flight information in case of delays or
early arrivals. And will post any new information I receive as soon as I
receive it.
Sgt. Gobble knows we will be celebrating his arrival home
with him and is looking forward to meeting us, as we are him!
If you can join us, please do so- welcome home missions are
the HAPPY missions!
Lamar “dynalowgirl” Mullis
336-207-0942
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WELCOME HOME
SGT MATTHEW GOBBLE
WOUNDED WARRIOR
12 AUGUST 08
Mike Gobble, father of SGT Matthew Gobble, has invited the Patriot Guard to greet his son as he returns from the battlefield in Iraq. SGT Gobble received multiple shrapnel wounds while defending his position and his brothers. We lost 9 heroes during this battle and many others were wounded.
SGT Gobble is scheduled to arrive at the Greensboro-Triad Airport on Tuesday, 12 AUG 08. There are no further details at this time.
I have attached a link from the Stars & Stripes with an account of the battle. You will note that CPL Pruitt Rainey, who's service we will be attending in Burlington on 23 July 08, is also mentioned in this account.
Please follow the thread for updated information as it becomes available. I know you all will want to be there to give this courageous warrior a warm and heartfelt, Welcome Home Hero!
Bill (Biker Bill) Cook
NC PGR State Captain
ASA '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of Marine Cpl. A. J. Smith
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Honor, Respect, Honesty they are not words to throw around. They are words to live by.
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
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"This beautiful day is simply too good to waste."
Quote Greg Bowman - 9 Sept 07
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"On It"
In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett - 15 Oct 07
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:11 PM |
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| Welcome Home SGT Matthew Gobble. Thank you for your service to our Nation. Job Well Done!!! |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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bkrbill
Posts: 803
Sherrills Ford, NC North Carolina State Captain
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| 22 Jul 2008 7:38 PM |
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WELCOME HOME SGT GOBBLE... and thank you for your service to our nation. I commend you for your bravery and wish you a speedy recovery from your wounds. To you and all your brothers...
HAND SLAUTE!!
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"Biker Bill"
Sherrills Ford, NC
NC State Captain
U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) '62 - '65
Proud Grandfather of CPL. Andrew J. Smith
and Army PFC Joe D. W. Cook
"We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers, For He Today That Sheds His Blood With Me, Shall Be My Brother."
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Jasper54
Posts: 5905
Columbus, Ohio
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| 22 Jul 2008 8:39 PM |
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| Thank you Sgt. Matthew Gobble for your service and the personal sacrafices you have made while fighting to defend our nations freedom in the Global War on Terrorism. God Bless you. |
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GySgt. Roger Casto, U.S.M.C. Ret. 1972-1992
Iran/Iraq War Veteran 1988 (Op Earnest Will)
Veteran of Foriegn Wars, Life Member
Double Blue Star Dad
El Shaddai Ministries Chaplain
GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US, SKIES ALWAYS BLUE, FLOWER STREWN PATHWAYS ALL OUR LIVES THROUGH. GOD HATH NOT PROMISED US SUN WITHOUT RAIN, JOY WITHOUT SORROW, PEACE WITHOUT PAIN.
BUT GOD HATH PROMISED US, STRENGTH FOR THE WAY, GRACE FOR THE TRIALS, HELP FROM ABOVE, UNFAILING SYMPATHY, UNDYING LOVE...
Visit Me At: WWW.MySpace.com/ChaplainRoger
Riding in honor of:
Sgt. Millard Archy, US Army, WWI, Purple Heart - Exposed to mustard gas in France.
Sgt. John Meyer, US Army WWI, France
Sgt. Alva Pete Osborn, US Army, WWII, KIA - France.
Seaman Bob Schneider, US Navy, WWII, Purple Heart; Battle of Leyte Gulf
T/Sgt. Russell Casto, USAF Congo Revolution, Viet Nam.
Sgt. Ron Casto, USMC C.A.P. Viet Nam 1966.
My son, SPC Sean Casto, TennANG. Iraqi Veteran
My daughter, Spc. Angela West, US Army
SrA Micah Burgess, US Air Force, Afghanistan Veteran
In Honor and Memory of Ten HMLA-267, MAG-39 Marines who Answered the call and made the ULTIMATE SACRAFICE while ensuring the safety and security of our nation:
Lt. Col. Knott
Capt. Dillon
Capt. Dolvin
Capt. Hurley
Capt. Cronin
Sgt. Kilkus
Sgt. Keller
Cpl. Romei
Cpl. Monahan
LCpl. Adams
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1954
Lexington, NC
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| 23 Jul 2008 8:14 AM |
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SGT Matthew Gobble, you have my respect and admiration. You and all of your fellow soldiers did a heckuva job that fateful day. You and the others that were wounded have my prayers daily. Heal quickly! It will be my honor to meet your plane and welcome you home. God bless you!
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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sdoise
Posts: 3537
Kinder, La.
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| 23 Jul 2008 12:46 PM |
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Welcome home Sgt. Gobble. Thank you for your service to preserve our way of life.
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Schelly
Ride Captain for Lake Charles, La. and surrounding area
American Legion Post 318, Elton, La.
DEFINITION OF A VETERAN
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
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acratliff
Posts: 2053
Charleston, SC
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| 24 Jul 2008 1:40 PM |
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| Welcome home SGT Matthew Gobble and thank you for serving for our great nation!! |
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wingone3
Posts: 96
guilford county, nc
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| 25 Jul 2008 5:45 AM |
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Sgt. Gobble, it will be my pleasure to meet and welcome you home to Greensboro. Your service and duty to our Nation and the War on Terrorism will not go unnoticed. We here at home are very fortunate to have military personnel of your caliber protecting us from those who would do harm. Thank you sir!
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Teezo
Posts: 61
Raleigh, North Carolina
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| 25 Jul 2008 7:59 AM |
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| Welcome Home Matthew! My family and I wish to Thank You for the brave and honorable service you have given our country. And we Thank God for men like you who give so much in keeping our great country free.
It would be my honor to greet you home,meet you and shake your hand. |
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Standing ready in Raleigh
Bobby L Thomas
Raleigh NC,
Riding with Honor of my Father
Robert L Thomas Veteran US Army/Korea
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Starfox
Posts: 443
Johnston County, NC
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| 25 Jul 2008 9:54 AM |
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| We are happy to have you back home SGT Gobble!! Thank you for your service and dedication to protecting our freedoms. Welcome Home! |
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United We Stand
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Harley Harrold
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Meridian, MS.
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| 25 Jul 2008 11:48 AM |
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| Welcome home Matthew and thank you for your dedicated military service to our great country. |
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
They may take my LIFE, but they will NEVER take my FREEDOM!
To my wife Anita, Love you always and forever babe!
It is accomplished by the few for the many - FREEDOM!
USN 1971-1977
USAF 1979-Present
Riding in memory of the Vietnam war, that it will NOT be repeated.
2007 Harley Davidson Fatboy (Warrior)
Here be Dragons from Houston, Texas!
American Legion, VFW, MRF, Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, National HOG member, Full time biker [ 39+ years ]. Ride hard or stay on the porch!!!!!!! |
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bersterman
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Fayetteville, NC
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| 27 Jul 2008 8:02 PM |
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| To our brother in arms - WELCOME HOME! Your service to our contry is greatly appreciated. |
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Leo Bersterman
US Army (Ret.) 1983 - 2003
Cheryl (Charlie) Bersterman
US Army 1984-1987
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
-John 15:13
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papajonohio
Posts: 1166
Swanton, Ohio
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| 28 Jul 2008 6:44 AM |
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WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU for your service.
"...FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE, THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW..."
Your service is greatly appreciated.
"Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world.
For, indeed, that's all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
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Grandude
Posts: 223
Oak Island, NC
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| 28 Jul 2008 9:12 AM |
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| Welcome home SGT Mathew Gobble, thank you for your honorable service and dedication in defending our country. May god bless you and your family. |
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Grandude
DPC USN RET 1962-1981
Riding to honor and remember SGT Jon M Anderson, SPC Dustin R Donica, Cpl Ryan Miler, PFC Nathaniel Givens, PFC Cory Kosters, SGT Ryan Green, PFC Alan Austin, LCPL Mathew Mendlicott, Sgt Lance O. Eakes, WWII VET Tom Berry, NAVY VET Timothy Myers, SGTMAJ Terrance J Collins and all other fallen heros |
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sdfraser
Posts: 209
Watauga County, North Carolina
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| 28 Jul 2008 2:19 PM |
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| Sergeant Gobble, it is an honor to welcome you home, sir. Thank you for your bravery and your willingness to serve in our military forces. We wish you a speedy recovery and some peace at home with your friends and family as you heal. Safe journey home and God bless you. |
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Suz
Standing in memory of:
James Lee Dodd, Sr. USA, 1920's
James Lee Dodd, Jr. USAAF, WWII, Korea
Ward Franklin Fraser, 1960-1998
and in honor of:
Ira Mundy Dodd, US Maritime Service and USA, WWII
Jim Couch, USMC, Viet Nam Veteran
Christopher Fraser, FL Sheriff's Deputy
Michael Mundy Fraser, USMC, 2008
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treygoose
Posts: 395
Hurricane, WV
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| 28 Jul 2008 9:54 PM |
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| Sgt Matthew Gobble welcome home; thank you for your service and sacrifice to defend our Great Nation. |
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Bob "TBone" Smith
WVPGR RC
MSGT(E7) USAF Retired (1954-1974) |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 30 Jul 2008 8:18 AM |
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Welcome Home - SGT Matthew Gobble! On behalf of a grateful Nation, "Thank You" for defending our freedoms. Sending Big (((HUGS))) from N. IL.
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Miss_Behaving
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Hillsboro, MO
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| 30 Jul 2008 3:24 PM |
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| Welcome Home SGT Matthew Gobble. Thank you for your dedication and service. |
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pfcrensmom
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Hayward, CA
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| 31 Jul 2008 1:05 AM |
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Welcome Home SGT Matthew Gobble!! Thank you & your family so very much for your service & sacrifice to my family & our country. I sleep better each night because of heroes like you. I will keep you in my prayers that your wounds heal quickly.
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Debbi (no 'e' on the end)
Proud Army Mom
In Honor & Memory of
PFC Ernie Robles Martinez KIA 7/10/69 Vietnam
LCPL Travis J. Layfield KIA-4/6/2004 Iraq
Spc. Michael C. Balsley-KIA 1/25/2007 Iraq |
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Kaveman
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Charlotte
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| 01 Aug 2008 8:14 AM |
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Welcome home SGT Gobble. You are a true hero. Words cannot convey your bravery in the heat of battle. Thank you and heal quickly.
Karl Albertson USN 1962-1966 VF-114 Fighting Aardvarks Vietnam
Proud father of CPT Bryan Albertson Army Airborne Spec Ops Iraqi vet 2 tours.
Riding in memory of:
LTJG Tom Schroeffel KIA Vietnam
LTJG Dutch Shultz KIA Vietnam
LTJG Jake Logan KIA Vietnam
CDR Holshauser KIA Vietnam
CPL Mark Anthony Bibby First Team KIA Iraq
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Imravn
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Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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| 04 Aug 2008 7:02 AM |
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| Welcome home sergeant! Thank you for your sacrifices & dedication to this beautiful country of ours. Take a break and relax. Thoughts & prayers are with you for a speedy recovery! |
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Proud wife, daughter, sister & aunt of veterans. We should all try to leave this world a little better than how we found it! |
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pfcsmom
Posts: 508
Kernersville,NC
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| 05 Aug 2008 7:59 AM |
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| WELCOME HOME~~ SGT Gobble, Thank You for Your Bravery~and Service~ We're Praying for a speedy recovery!! |
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PROUD MOM OF 82ND AIRBORNE SON, SGT BJ FREDERICK!! |
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AF Mom in NC
Posts: 1954
Lexington, NC
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| 05 Aug 2008 9:53 AM |
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Just one more week before you are back in Carolina! I'm counting the days. I will be there to welcome you home!
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Living in the Land of the Free
BECAUSE of the Brave |
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Uffda
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Wonder Lake, IL
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| 07 Aug 2008 8:56 AM |
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Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. |
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Knobby
Posts: 601
NC Asst. State Captain
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| 07 Aug 2008 12:44 PM |
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Welcome home SGT Matthew Gobble, and thank you for serving this great country of ours.
I wish I could be there to welcome you home.
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See you on the flag line.
Brad "Knobby" Huntley
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The PGR of NC alternate site.
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You cannot unsay a cruel word.
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