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Susan Sturgis 
Posts: 7212
Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 15 Jun 2007 10:24 AM |
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Short Notice !!!!! Mission Status confirmed Monday June 18th 10:00 AM Services
The family has requested the PGR to be present.
Staff Sgt. Mark P. Barrette USMC, 32 of 2 Otto Lane, died Friday, June 8, 2007, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Anaheim California. He was and avid motorcyclist, and taught motorcycle safety courses. Mark has been a Marine for 13 years, and had served in Iraq from September of 2004 to April of 2005; he had recently been stationed in Camp Pendleton, in California.
Staging at 9:00AM at Westminster VFW Bacon St Westminster, MA
At 9:30 Kickstands up head to Funeral parlor
Sawyer Miller 123 Main St Westminster,
Services At St Edward's on Church St Westminster, MA 10:00AM
Then funeral procession to Woodside cemetery Westminster, MA
Al Rana is the Ride Captain for this mission.
If you planning on attending please advise Al at ajrana1@mindspring.com |
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BootLady
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TOU Enforcement Agent
"In God We Still Trust" Diamond Rio - Diamond Rio's Greatest Hits II
"You may die with nothing, but if you have brought a rainbow into somebody else's life, your mission is complete." |
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Uffda
Posts: 13712
Wonder Lake, IL
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| 15 Jun 2007 10:46 AM |
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Mark P. Barrette, USMC Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. Know your loved one was and is a Hero to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. He will never be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Mark.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through. |
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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.
In Memory of Jon Dreymann 08-13-09 WWR NRC Who left us way too soon. Farvel min venn. |
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zredmanz
Posts: 1019
Pearland, TX.
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| 15 Jun 2007 10:51 AM |
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| SSgt. Mark P. Barrette, Your watch has now ended. I Thank You for the Sacrifice you have made to give my family and I Freedom. Your Sacrifice for this Great Nation will never be forgotten, Rest in Peace in the Arms of the Lord. May God comfort your family and Friends during this time. |
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United States Navy 1994-1998 Engineman 3rd Class, Operation Southern Watch
"Freedom Isn't Free"
Riding in Memory of my Grandfather Frank W. Patterson US ARMY WWII.
Riding in Honor for all of Americas' hero's, Men and Women, of the United States military who give us the greatest gift, "Freedom". |
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gyocum
Posts: 1758
Utah State Captain Ogden, Utah
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| 15 Jun 2007 10:58 AM |
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We offer our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Veteran SSgt. Mark P. Barrette. His service for our country will not be forgotten. Heaven must have needed another hero. May he now rest in peace.
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Gary "K'huna" Yocum
Utah State Captain
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HDriderDave1
Posts: 7117
N. AL Ride Capt. Madison, AL
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| 15 Jun 2007 11:05 AM |
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God Bless SSgt. Mark P. Barrette, family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Thank you for your service and sacrifice Great Warrior. I pray the lord takes you into his Kingdom. May you rest in peace "A True American Hero". You will not be forgotten! I will be standing by in spirit with my fellow brothers.
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Lord Jesus help me as I mourn, comfort me with the knowledge of your love which is stronger than death. Enable me to trust you for the future of my love ones and myself. Help me to cast all of my care on you, knowing that the grave holds no power over those who trust in you. Amen. |
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Richcop
Posts: 517
New England Regional Captain
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| 15 Jun 2007 11:09 AM |
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| Thank you SSgt. Mark P. Barrette for your service. My deepest condolences to Mark's family and friends. |
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Richard J. Keniston
New England Regional Captain
Patriot Guard Riders |
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MacRoon
Posts: 40
Hoth RC, S.E. Mass
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| 15 Jun 2007 11:20 AM |
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Rest in Peace SSgt. Barrette, we will take the watch. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service.
My sincere condolences to the family & friends for your most grievous loss.
When you look up at the sky with Mark's memory in your heart, may he look down below as he sits above beside Him and fill your heart with happy remembrances. |
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"MacRoon"
Joe McBarron
Fairhaven, Ma
Hoth RC S.E. Mass |
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01deuce
Posts: 599
Milford, MA
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| 15 Jun 2007 2:00 PM |
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| My condolences to Mark's family and friends. I thank him for his service. |
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Jim Boland
Senior Ride Captain
Massachusetts
IX XI NEVER FORGET
"Paying respect to our country's honored dead means that much to me. Without them we would not have a country." The Lone Bugler - Richard Pinter MSGT USA, RET |
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windsinger
Posts: 2600
Medina,Ohio
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| 15 Jun 2007 6:04 PM |
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| MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SSGT. MARK P. BARRETTE. |
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"HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE,WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY'S CAUSE. HONOR ALSO TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD,AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE. "
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
" NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO THE BLESSING OF FREEDOM UNLESS HE BE VIGILANT IN ITS PRESERVATION."
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
"SEMPER PARATUS" USCG |
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1Shakey1
Posts: 313
RC / SW, New Hampshire
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| 15 Jun 2007 6:10 PM |
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| To the family and friends of SSGT Mark P. Barrette, my most sincere and heartfelt condolences. His service and dedication to this "Great Country" will not go un-recognized. Rest assured, Mark, "WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"! |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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1Shakey1
Posts: 313
RC / SW, New Hampshire
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| 15 Jun 2007 6:21 PM |
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| Anyone interested in riding together to the "staging" in Westminster, MA. There will be a number of riders meeting at the DD/Shell Station, exit 16, off Rt. 2, Athol, MA. We will assemble at 8:00am and leave NLT 8:20am for the VFW in Westminster, MA. |
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Don B., US Army Ret., Support your Service Members, safeguarding your freedom. Remember your Veterans, who acquired your freedom. Honor your Heroes, who sleep in Valor. |
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SPADE
Posts: 354
RI
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| 15 Jun 2007 6:55 PM |
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Tragic news indeed. Survive a combat tour in Iraq, just to be taken out by a careless driver. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Rest in Peace. Race the Wind Brother -
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Riding in memory of SSG Ken Gentry (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Four) and SGT Ed Kutz (Gunner, Track Alpha Two Two), Alpha (Apache) Troop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry (Divisional Cavalry, 3d Armored Division), Killed in Action by friendly fire during the Battle of Phase Line Bullet, Operation Desert Storm, 26 February, 1991.
Master Sergeant James E. Smith, Commo SGT, TUSLOG DET 67,Turkey. Gunned down by a radical Islamic terrorist faction in Istanbul December 15th, 1979
John Westlake
SFC, U.S. Army Infantry, Ret (77-98)
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digits
Posts: 83
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| 15 Jun 2007 8:09 PM |
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to the family of SSgt Mark P Barrette may God count every tear you shed at this great lost, and replace them with a fond memory of him instead.
I am currently in Maine it will be my privelage to ride south for a day to honor this fine American Hero, I will leave at 0500 AM so to make the meet point no later then 0930, I will be out of the area til sunday night, if there are any changes to this mission I may not make it.
In Memory Of Their Service
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HonorRide.com
A Man A Bike And A Tent
Riding In Honor Of THEIR Service |
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RAYHOG2
Posts: 710
MARTINSVILLE, IN.
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| 15 Jun 2007 8:37 PM |
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SSGT Mark Barrette, thank you, sir, for your dedication and service to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, her flag and our freedoms.
May our ALMIGHTY GOD bless your family and give them the comfort and strength in this sad hour.
You are a true HERO, Mark, for all you have done for us. GOD BLESS YOU, SIR.
AMERICA IS THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE IT IS INDEED, THE HOME OF THE BRAVE.
Thank you, Mark. Thank you.
My deepest condoleces to the proud family of this proud Marine.
Rayhog
Riding with PGR pride and honor in memory of a friend, USAF SSGT Bilie "SAM" Roth, Lacon, Il. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Motorcycles are not dangerous. People are dangerous.
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Rayhog2
Professional FireFighter and ARSON INVESTIGATOR (ret)
Riding with PGR pride, honor and respect in memory of my Father, John C. Grieves, Lacon, IL. USCG, WWII, 1941/1945 and a friend, USAF SSGT Billie "SAM" Roth. Lacon, IL. Abandoned in SVN 27June65. He still waits to come home.
Standing at the ready to honor our HEROS of today, yesterday and tomorrow. Any time, Any where because IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO. MISSION FIRST.
LIVE EVERYDAY AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST ONE. IT COULD VERY WELL BE.
IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET THAN TO LIVE ON YOUR KNEES.
In the words of President Teddy Roosevelt, "We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." 1907
This is still valid today.
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ajrana1
Posts: 45
Central MA.
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| 15 Jun 2007 9:02 PM |
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| Correction to the address of Westminster VFW
the correct address is:
Post 7389 Douglas E. Hicks Post
1 Eaton St
Westminster, MA 01473
United States
Directly off Route 2A in the center of Town.
I apologize for the error in the original posting.
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AL ( AJ ) RANA
MA PGR
Worcester County
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NHPaul
Posts: 473
Milford, NH
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| 15 Jun 2007 10:01 PM |
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| It is with a heavy heart that I send my condolences to the friends and family of SSgt. Barrette. Unfortunately, I will not be able to ride with my PGR Brothers and Sisters in honor of this fine Marine and Brother Biker. I will be in a meeting from 0900 to 1100. At 1000 hours I will ask for a moment of silence in honor of this true American Hero.
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- Paul -
Milford, NH
Cell (603) 554-7527
NH PGR Ride Captain
USAF Ret (76-97) |
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vander177
Posts: 4554
Vandergrift, PA
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| 16 Jun 2007 4:19 AM |
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My condolences and prayers to the family and friends of SSG Mark P. Barrette. I thank you for your military service and sacrifices you made for this great country in keeping peace worldwide. You may be gone, but, you will never be forgotten.
The price of freedom is written on the WALL!
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Ralph A. DeLorme, SFC, US Army, Retired
PGR Western PA Veterans Liaison
Patriot Guard Riders (#75,342), Ride Captain, Region 10, PA
American Legion Riders, Post 820, Monroeville, PA
GWRRA member - PA Chapter U
DAV Life Member
Riding in memory of Herbert Weltz - US Army - KIA 03-25-68
Riding in memory of our grandson Randy C. DeLorme - April 1986 - December 2001
ALL GAVE SOME - SOME GAVE ALL |
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wvhusker
Posts: 5828
Ashland, KY
Sr. KY R/C
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| 16 Jun 2007 4:22 AM |
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SSG Barrette,
Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and her freedoms and interests. Your untimely death brings much sorrow and sadness to the hearts and lives of your family, friends, military brothers and sisters, each and every member of the Patriot Guard Riders, and all who truly appreciate their freedom. We are proud of your service and dedication in that which you believed in and fought for. Your mission is complete. You are truly an American hero and the world in which we live is a safer place because of your commitment to freedom. We will now proudly stand for you with honor, dignity, and respect. We pray that you will now rest peacefully in the arms of God. May He provide peace, comfort, and understanding to each life you touched.
WVHusker
Tom & Kelly
Ashland, KY
NE KY R/C
US Army, 1988 - 1998
Operations Desert Shield/Storm
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"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina)
My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine. ~WVHusker
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Snowhite
Posts: 1498
Elsberry, Mo.
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| 16 Jun 2007 5:09 AM |
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| My Heart and Prayers will be with the Family and Friends of SSgt. Mark P. Barrette. A True American Hero. Thank You for Your Service for Our Country. |
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Terry Martin
We Will Always Remember
Vietnam Vet 67-68 85th Evac Hospital
PGR Asst. Ride Capt.
CVMA MO. Chapter 4-4
American Legion Riders Chapter 313 MO.
American Legion Riders-MO. Asst. State Director
VFW Post 9064- Commander
MO. VFW 9th District Sr. Vice Commander & POW/MIA Chairman
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jbm1955
Posts: 1276
Jacksonville, Florida
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| 16 Jun 2007 5:47 AM |
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| My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of USMC Veteran, SSgt. Mark P. Barrette. May you find comfort in knowing that he has made the journey home into everlasting glory with our Lord. His service to our country is deeply appreciated and his passing mourned by all who enjoy the freedom he defended. |
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"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
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Jharley48
Posts: 149
Franklin, Ma
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| 16 Jun 2007 6:14 AM |
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My deepest condolence to the Family and Friends of SSgt Mark Barrette. May he rest in Peace, A true American Hero.
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Rockdj28
Posts: 19
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| 16 Jun 2007 7:38 AM |
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I'll be attending the services for SSgt. Barrette to pay my deepest sympathies and condolences. If anyone from the Merrimack Valley would like to ride to Westminster together we could meet at the rest stop on 495 south just after the Rt. 4 exit in Chelmesford.
I would appreciate it if I were contacted prior so that I don't leave there without you.
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MrK33
Posts: 234
Providence, RI
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| 16 Jun 2007 9:04 AM |
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| My deepest, most sincere condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Barrette. May the many memories of his happiness warm your hearts. |
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In Memory of Christopher R. Kilpatrick
Iraqi Freedom 20 JUN 05 KIA
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emcarthur
Posts: 4
Mansfield Ohio
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| 16 Jun 2007 9:14 AM |
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To the family and friends of SSgt. Barrette our prayers are with you . Thank you for your service you will always be remembered.
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Krista in MA
Posts: 667
MA
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| 16 Jun 2007 9:55 AM |
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| My condolences to the family and friends of SSgt. Barrette. May your memories offer you peace and comfort during the times ahead. My respect and thanks to Mark for his service. May you rest in peace, a Hero. |
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"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." ~William Penn
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