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Hook 
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| 10 Nov 2006 9:49 PM |
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| Hey sc99p, arriving at Monterrey in New Braunfels at 9 AM, hope to see you there, Jerry and Betty |
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Quoting a friend, "It's not always just the journey, when your grandchildren are your destination!" In the names of Sara, Jarrett, Laura, Lucas, Javen and Autumn, I thank our defenders for their individual sacrifices.
“We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom.
We, and all others who believe as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.”
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) 32nd President of the United States
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mscrybaby
Posts: 456
Texas
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| 10 Nov 2006 10:40 PM |
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prayers go up from my family to yours.
I am unable to be there in person but I will be there in spirit |
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"you should stand proud for you stand for something special"
http://www.myspace.com/mscrybaby
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Trophy Club Texas Biker
Posts: 161
Trophy Club, Texas
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| 10 Nov 2006 11:09 PM |
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The Trophy Club Bikers Will Be On This Mission.........
With Our Deepest Regret, And Our Highest Respectable Humble Regard, We openly shed more than just tears with you. Our heart aches knowing your feeling an aching void. Our heart ache is truly in honor felt for your loved one. It will be an honor and privilege for the Trophy Club Texas Bikers to stand tall, proud, respectful, silent and mourn as we continue to show our support to a heart broken family, state and nation.
Steven
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RedOregon
Posts: 303
San Antonio, TX
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| 10 Nov 2006 11:40 PM |
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I'll be there. Just a reminder to those jumping to the end of this thread... it's mentioned above that friends and family might start arriving at 10:30 at the church, so we need to be there NO LATER THAN 10:15 to get kickstands down, helmets off, etc., *and* get the flag line set up in time!
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Proud member #1263
Skivvy Niner? Email me!
The Ultimate Sacrifice, you fought...and died.
So it is in your honor for which we ride.
Rest easy now,
and know as your family cried.
The Patriot Guard was by their side.
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thomasmhag
Posts: 48
Spring Branch, Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 7:58 AM |
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To the family of Lance Cpl Holler. I thank you for your son and your sacrifice. Your son is a true American hero and I thank God for him. please accept my deepest condolensces and prayer for your family. I stand in humbly in awe of you and your hero and I pray that God take him and hold him and give you the comfort you so deserve. Know that you are NOT alone in your pain. For I never knew your son, but I shall weep because he has paid the ultimate sacrifice for me and my family. Lnc Cpl Holler, Go with GOD and rest in peace now marine. We have the watch.
PGR... It is 11.11.06 and 0850 and I am stuck at work. I will try to be there, but may not be able to make it. Ride with care and "Stand Tall and Silent"
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Tom Haggerty
"Hag"
Riding in Memory of:
Cpt Frank Henry Harper (Gramps), WWII Vet, RIP
Sgt Ora Ivan Haggerty (Gramps), WWII Vet, RIP
Riding In Honor Of:
"Lance Cpl Stephen J. Perez"
"Cpl Jason B. Daniel"
"Sgt Jeffrey S. Weikamp"
"Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler"
"SGT Mitchel T. Mutz" |
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RedOregon
Posts: 303
San Antonio, TX
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| 11 Nov 2006 2:50 PM |
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Another successful mission. About 75 bikes and 5 or 6 cages by my count. Family (both relatives and Marines) very grateful; our debrief was a Marine officer giving his thanks to all.
Appreciate the out of town riders who came to honor (and who brought flags!)
Many pictures were taken, hopefully we'll see some here. |
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Proud member #1263
Skivvy Niner? Email me!
The Ultimate Sacrifice, you fought...and died.
So it is in your honor for which we ride.
Rest easy now,
and know as your family cried.
The Patriot Guard was by their side.
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Uncle Dan
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| 11 Nov 2006 3:03 PM |
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| This was my first mission but it won't be my last. This was a memorable experience to see so many riders from so far away come togerther to honor this fallen Marine and pay respects to his family. The debriefing by the Lt Colonel brought me to tears and I came to realize how much this means to the families and to the brave men and women in the armed forces. God Bless you Lance Corporal Luke Holler. |
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 11 Nov 2006 3:26 PM |
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| It was an honor to ride with so many damned-fine Americans today. Like the Lt. Col said...I've never been prouded of America than I was today. Thank each and every one of you for spending your Veteran's Day doing something truly honorable to pay your respects today. |
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
Cpt. Rowdy J. Inman |
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 11 Nov 2006 3:37 PM |
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There were a lot of great memories today --- one of my favorite's was meeting 82-year old Mr. Jimmy Johnston, a former Marine and WWII Veteran.
Mr. Johnston was an aviator in WWII, and proudly showed my a picture of himself in his flight uniform from 1944. This Veteran --- of what has been called the "Greatest Generation" took time on Veteran's Day to come and pay tribute to the next "Great Generation".
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
Cpt. Rowdy J. Inman |
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sc99p
Posts: 117
Austin, TX
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| 11 Nov 2006 4:52 PM |
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Here's one more that I took that I really like --- Marines walking through a line of bikes:
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Riding in Honor of:
PFC Tina Priest and PFC Amy Duerksen
Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry and Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp
Cpt. James A. Funkhouser and Sgt. Roger P. Pena Jr.
PFC Kristian Menchaca and SSgt Forrest D. Baker
SFC Kenneth I. Pugh and SGT George M. Ulloa Jr.
PFC Brian J. Kubik and Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler
Cpl. Michael C. "Craig" Ledsome and Cpt. Sean E. Lyerly
Cpl. Jason K. Lafleur and Brig. Gen. David "Tex" Hill
Cpt. Rowdy J. Inman |
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BexarWolf
Posts: 385
Round Rock Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 5:00 PM |
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Yet another exhausting day that ended with feelings of great satisfaction. Legacy and BexarWolf made it home, somewhat sunburned (note to self: remember to take a ball cap) but totally content.
We paid tribute to another Fallen Texas Hero on what to me is one of the most special days of the year.....Veteran's Day. This is a day that should be as special in peoples' hearts as Christmas.
Despite my missed turn, we arrived in time to meet with the members who had already gathered and got to see the Houston group pull in. After getting in the flag line and shaking hands with what had to be 30 Marines, including the Lt. Colonel, I was speechless.
The services at the cemetery included everything that moves me to tears. A flyover, bugler playing Taps, bagpipes playing Amazing Grace and the Marine song and surrounded by people I so dearly hold close to my heart.
BigShell, you did a fantastic job throwing this together with about 36 hours notice (if that much). Thank you to everyone who made the trip, especially George Ulloa, Sr. His son was our Mission in Austin on August 3rd and he is now a member of the PGR.
God bless our troops, God bless America and God bless the Patriot Guard Riders. |
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BexarWolf
Austin Ride Captain
pgrbexarwolf@yahoo.com
Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed to where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride. Chris LeDoux |
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muddyduck
Posts: 103
Kyle, Republic of Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 5:36 PM |
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We laid to rest another of our finest today. We ask that God place his loving arms around LCPL Holler's family and comfort them in this hour of darkness. I know that Luke is already standing tall in His Corps and, as promised, guarding the streets of Heaven.
Our brothers and sisters in the PGR again demonstrated that they will be there to support the family and pay respect to the fallen warrior. It was a beautiful day to celebrate the freedoms granted us by our veterans, many of whom were there to give final honors to their comrad.
Semper Fi, LCPL Holler, you may stand down, we have the watch. |
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Mike Duggan
SKCM(SS)-retired
"The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins." Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes on the rights of individuals
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Army Strong
Posts: 16
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| 11 Nov 2006 6:23 PM |
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This was, by far, the best way to spend Veteran's Day. Thank you so much for all your help today as you know this was our first PGR ride. God Bless the Holler family and each PGR rider!!!
Army Strong...Matt and Lisa |
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"Only our individual faith in freedom can keep us free."
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kpmcneal
Posts: 62
Katy, TX
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| 11 Nov 2006 8:35 PM |
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Pictures from this mission can be found at the address below (album is titled: L. Holler). God bless you Lance Corporal Holler.
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/kpsabre01/album
KP(Diesel)
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bigjolly
Posts: 19
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| 11 Nov 2006 9:22 PM |
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What an awesome way to say thank you to LCPL Holler! I can't put in words how it felt to be a part of that today. It was a long, cold ride from the bay but worth every minute of it.
Thank you for your service, LCPL Holler. May God be with your family. |
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breaktrack
Posts: 352
Houston, Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 9:53 PM |
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| Well, another mission completed and well done on all parties part. It was my honor to once again ride with this fine organization to honor one of our fallen heros.
Today was a special day on which to honor such a hero as well. On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, in 1918, The Great War, or, The War To End All Wars, was pronounced ended. Of course, as we know today, the end of the First World War did not end all wars, but it did bring to an end the worst and most deadly war up to that time. Originallly named "Armistice Day", it was changed to Veterans Day after WWII. Thank you to all those PGR members who shook my hand and wished me Happy Veterans Day. It meant a lot.
Until we ride again.
Mac
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Captain, USAR (retired)(1975-2002)
Member - Patriot Guard Riders - Texas
Member - BGBB (Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers)
Proud PGR Member #1082. |
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breaktrack
Posts: 352
Houston, Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 9:53 PM |
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| Just deleting a duplicate.....sigh. |
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Captain, USAR (retired)(1975-2002)
Member - Patriot Guard Riders - Texas
Member - BGBB (Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers)
Proud PGR Member #1082. |
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breaktrack
Posts: 352
Houston, Texas
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| 11 Nov 2006 9:53 PM |
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| ....and again...... |
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Captain, USAR (retired)(1975-2002)
Member - Patriot Guard Riders - Texas
Member - BGBB (Brotherhood of the Grey Beard Bikers)
Proud PGR Member #1082. |
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RBuckFry
Posts: 25
San Antonio, Tx
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| 11 Nov 2006 10:16 PM |
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| Just saw the news piece that KENS put together from the mission today. Nice interview with Doug & Jim. You can reach the online version at http://www2.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/video/VideoPlayer/playvideo.cfm?action=view&skintop=display/dsp_top.cfm&skinbottom=display/dsp_bottom.cfm&type=nod&ids=41879&play=1&format=WMV&showpoll=No |
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Buck
Retired U.S. Air Force Security Forces
Mbr Blue Knights Tx XII
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Riding in Honor of:
SSG Michael Lloyd
SM3 Rodger Lee Freeman
SSG Joe Narvaez
LCpl Luke B. Holler
Cpl Jose A. Galvan
Sgt Michael T. Mutz
Cpl Jacob H. Neal
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RBuckFry
Posts: 25
San Antonio, Tx
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| 11 Nov 2006 10:25 PM |
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| It was definately inspiring to see all the support from outlying groups and cities. Thanks for joining us in the San Antonio group. |
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Buck
Retired U.S. Air Force Security Forces
Mbr Blue Knights Tx XII
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Riding in Honor of:
SSG Michael Lloyd
SM3 Rodger Lee Freeman
SSG Joe Narvaez
LCpl Luke B. Holler
Cpl Jose A. Galvan
Sgt Michael T. Mutz
Cpl Jacob H. Neal
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FireBam
Posts: 22
Round Rock, Texas
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briscoeg
Posts: 680
San Antonio, Texas
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| 12 Nov 2006 3:53 AM |
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As I was in the wedding for an Iraq Veteran,
I was not able to attend this mission. I am
VERY IMPRESSED with the huge turnout not
only from the greater San Antonio area, but
also from Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin and
other areas. THANK YOU Brothers and Sisters for
your support!!! Later this week, we will be
doing this again for Cpl. Jose Galvan of San Antonio.
I hope we can have a similar turnout. I WILL be on that mission.
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Riding in memory of (Dad) Lt. Col. Richard E. Briscoe, Command Pilot, USAF, WWII (Pacific Theater), Berlin Airlift, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, 31 May 1922 - 14 Mar 1991, (Best friend) 2nd Lt. Vincent L. Michael, USAF, Pilot, C-21 Learjet & one helluva tenor sax player, 05 Dec 1963 - 14 Jan 1987 (Air Force C-21 Crash), (Cousin) Capt. Dan Secker, USAF Navigator, KC-135s in Vietnam, CAF pilot, killed 14 May 2001 (BT-13), Midland, Texas, (Great Uncle) Grover Dehay (Purple Heart, survivor of mustard gas on the Western Front) WWI, (Friend and racing buddy) Special Agent Steve Willis, ATF, Killed in the Line of Duty, 28 Feb 1993, Waco, Texas.
"I believe that success is not determined by our careers, but whether we live our lives the way we have wanted to. Try for something you love and take the chance of regretting it later, rather than regret not trying for it at all.” - Erica Simpson, 32, Air Racer lost at the Reno Air Races, 07 Sept 2008.
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RANGER82
Posts: 53
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| 12 Nov 2006 7:41 AM |
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What a showing from South Texas long rides for many hope all returned home safe. Great turn out and again it was wonderful to be a Part of this great group of caring bikers. We had a few new members with us yesterday. DJ, John and Jeff thanks for riding with us. And yes what a way to spend Veterans Day.
To the Holler Family thank you for letting us be a part of your day. May God Bless you and bring Peace to you Hearts.
Doc Wright
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CEWake
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Leander, TX
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| 12 Nov 2006 9:34 AM |
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I just wanted to take a second to say that yesterday's mission for Lance Cpl. Luke B. Holler, and his family was the most awe inspiring, and humbling time in my life that I have ever experienced. I knew nothing of the PGR until Friday, and saw that this family was in need on the same day that I joined the group. I joined up and road with what I consider to be the most compassionate group of people that I have met in years.
I have never been moved as I was yesterday, and now find myself to be extremely motivated for this great cause.
To the Holler Family, may Peace be with you.
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Saber6
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| 12 Nov 2006 11:07 AM |
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God bless you Lance Cpl. Luke Holler and the Holler family, friends and Jessica Coker.
This was my first mission but won’t be the last. Thank all you guys and gals for letting me ride will y’all.
Bill
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