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Wags 
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| 05 Mar 2008 7:40 PM |
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Updated, 8 March 08 1355 cst by Big rock
This Mission is a Stand Down - Condolences Only
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Mar. 3 in the Sabari District of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered during combat operations. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N. C.
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Killed were:
Spc. Steven R. Koch, 23, of Milltown, N. J.
Sgt. Robert T. Rapp, 22, of Sonora, Calif.
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kcreary
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White Plains, NY
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| 05 Mar 2008 7:47 PM |
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Peace.
Standing by in White Plains.
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White Plains, NY
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LTCAnderson12
Posts: 290
Staten Island, NY
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| 05 Mar 2008 7:50 PM |
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| To the family, loved ones and friends of Specialist Koch, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I also offer my profound gratitude, respect and admiration for the professionalism, courage, commitment and selfless service he displayed while proudly serving our Nation. I pray that each of you be given the strength to make it through this most difficult time. Our fellow and beloved 82D Airborne Division Paratrooper will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and may God bless. |
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Region 8 NY (NYC)
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mlmsan
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Loganville, Georgia 30052
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| 05 Mar 2008 7:55 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Spc Steven R Koch, Army Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Spc Steven R Koch's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Spc Steven R Koch, you are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Peace Be to Us All
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Larry "Sir Bear" & "Queen Mary" Sanderson
sirbear@comcast.net
770-500-6895
Georgia PGR,
Part of It,
Proud of it.
Georgia Mentor Team
U.S Navy Vietnam - 66/67
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CVA 42
Blue Star Dad
Patriot Guard Rider
VFW Post 5290, Conyers
GVVA Post 5,Conyers
Riding In Memory of my Great Grand Father, John Perry Sanderson, Texas Cavalry Regiment, Civil War. Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, and Mt. Sinai, Egypt. U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Fort Benning, Georgia. |
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ivetret
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Shermer, IL
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| 05 Mar 2008 8:00 PM |
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Spc Steven R Koch. I appreciate all of his contributions to our country and may there be a special place for him in heaven. He gave his 'all' so young.
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Rose
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“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer was I worth dying for?”
[Eleanor Roosevelt]
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mailman
Posts: 24548
West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 05 Mar 2008 8:10 PM |
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| Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Specialist Steven R. Koch. Rest In Peace Hero. |
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"Eyes on the olive branch, but arrows at the ready."
Jim
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 05 Mar 2008 8:13 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of SPC. Steven R. Koch, U.S. Army Airborne / OEF. SPC. Koch, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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ddecono
Posts: 79
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| 05 Mar 2008 8:44 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family & Friends of Spc Steven R Kock. His service to our country will not be forgotten. It is people ike Spc Koch who keep me free. RIP Spc Koch.
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New Mexico
Posts: 2159
Temple City, California 91780
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| 05 Mar 2008 9:28 PM |
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To the family and friends of Spc Steven R. Koch I wish to extend my deepest and sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As an Army veteran I salutej you Spc Koch and thank you for your service to our country. You are truly an American Hero. May God grant you eternal rest and peace. Vaya con Dios my brother and rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!
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8th Infantry Division - 7th Howitzer Battalion
16th Field Artillery - Baumholder, Germany
(The Convincers)
Life Member AMVETS Post 113
RFTW 09
American Legion Post 262
American Legion Riders
Riding in Memory of New Mexico Medal of Honor Recipients:
Daniel Fernandez - Los Lunas
Joe P. Martinez - Taos
Alejandro R. Ruiz - Loving
Jose F. Valdez - Governardor
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ziggyssbn635
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BLUE STAR DAD in n.e. Pa on the delaware river
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| 05 Mar 2008 9:29 PM |
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riding in memory for my dad +jack+ usn mm3 korea conflict = riding in honor for my air force son aaron just left his two year old and wife for BAGRAM afghanistan 5/09 and nephew== just got back from iraq== navy hm3 justin goble == standing in honor for lcpl jacob w. beisel( my neighbor and sons buddy)-- never got to leave anbar province iraq kia3/31/06 GOD BLESS THEM ALL! |
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Slowhand
Posts: 4057
Northeastern, Maryland Senior Chaplain & Ride Captain
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| 05 Mar 2008 9:43 PM |
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| I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this American Hero who stood tall for his homeland in this very sad time in your lives, but remember that you knew a hero first hand while the rest of us just get to hear about their heroic deeds. My prayers are that our GOD may bring peace and comfort to all of you during this tragic time. Please know that not just me , but a country full of people like me owe you a debt that can never be repaid. But please know that your loved one is now serving in the Army of our LORD in heaven, and the LORD said if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you unto myself that where I am there you may be also. Know that it says in the Bible in 2nd Corinthians 5:8 , we are confident I say , willing rather to be absent from the body and present with the LORD. No one can ever say that your loved one isn't a HERO, they were willing to serve that the rest of us may enjoy the freedom we do today, and the sacrifice you and your family have endured so our nation can remain the home of the free because of the brave. We are all brothers and sisters in arms and we don't forget one of our own, rest in peace my comrade, your mission is complete and now it's time for you to rest. May GOD Bless each and everyone of you. |
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1armymom
Posts: 1010
Virginia Beach, VA
VA State HOTH Coordinator
VA D5 Ride Captain UI
User Accounts Support Team
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| 05 Mar 2008 10:10 PM |
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To the family and loved ones of Steven R Koch :
It is with great sorrow that I extend my condolences upon the loss of your Hero, who gave his all in the fight for freedom, and in the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. May God give you strength until you meet again.
Spc Koch, May God protect and guide your fellow warriors as they carry on without you; and bestow unto them, courage and strength to travel this most difficult path. I pray The Lord will grant your brothers the grace and perseverance to see the mission through.
Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime, with intense gratitude.
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Honor Our Armed Services, Pay It Forward!
Proud Mom of U.S. Army SSG Worrell, 702 BSB 4B/2ID Stryker Brigade Combat Team
3 Time Blue Star Mom ~ OIF
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DAR, Blue Star Mothers Inc.,
Virginia State HOTH Coordinator, Virginia Patriot Guard, District 5 'Hampton Roads', Ride Captain UI,
Honor and Remember, VA State Chapter, Sergeant-At-Arms
"Who kept the faith and fought the fight;
The glory theirs, the duty ours."~Wallace Bruce
"For the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them,
graven not on stone but in the hearts of men." ~Pericles (c. 600 B.C.)
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Pinger
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Lisbon, NY
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| 05 Mar 2008 10:22 PM |
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Thank you Steven, for your service and ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of FREEDOM ......... I SALUTE YOU
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Steven R Koch, US Army ............. and a HERO |
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USAF 60 - 64
USN 65 - 82
USN Retired 82
Viet Nam 71 & 73
"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country." --- Thomas E. Dewey |
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custer7thcav
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Hillsboro, Ohio
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| 05 Mar 2008 10:53 PM |
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| My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Steven R. Koch. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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custer7thcav
In honor and memory of
Sgt. Bill L. Mullins, 1/7 Cav, Vietnam '65-'66
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690MedCo
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Huntington Beach, CA
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| 05 Mar 2008 11:15 PM |
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Thank you Spc Steven R Koch for your dedicated service and sacrifice to defend this great country of ours!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family and friends of this fallen hero to ease them through these difficult times. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace young soldier.
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SP4 U.S. Army 1976-1979
Medical Specialist
690th Medical Co (amb)
34th Medical Btn
Ft Benning, GA
U.S. Army Reserve (IRR)1979-1982
Patriot Guard Rider
Leave No Veteran Behind!
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9
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wheatfield
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Rural Butler Co., west of New Hartford, Iowa
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| 06 Mar 2008 1:12 AM |
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| Words are pale at a time like this; but I must express my humble regret and sympathy to the family of U.S.Army SPC Steven R. Koch. As a member of the Army Family, this young soldier is precious to me. His dedicated service and sacrifice places him forevermore in the ranks of the best that our country has ever seen. I pray to Our Heavenly Father to abide with all who have suffered this terrible loss...may they find peace and solace...may their days and nights be comforted by the presence of angels. |
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SFC Rod
Posts: 361
Weston, Michigan 49289
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| 06 Mar 2008 3:34 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and from of Specialist Steven R. Koch. Steven, You Will Never Be Forgotten... Someone carry me on their vest. Christmas in Arlington...
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell......
SFC Rod Brewer in Honor;
SFC Paul Ray Smith CMoH(P)
CPL Jason L. Dunham, CMoH(P) www.jasonsmemorial.com
LT(SEAL) Michale P. Murphy, CMoH(P)
MSGT Woodrow Wison Keeble CMoH(P)
www.cmohs.org
www.andyyost.com
www.andrewnelsonmemorial.com
www.spcmathewtaylorwwo.com
www.guymadison.com Spencer Karol
www.ourfallensoldier.com
www.neverforgetourfallen.com Kristofer Thomas
www.fallenheroesmemorial.com
SFC Gary L. Collins
LCPL Matthew Snyder
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deelove13
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Lincoln, Ri
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| 06 Mar 2008 4:12 AM |
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My Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Steven Koch. Know you're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you close.
Thank you Steven for your heart and dedication, your courage and sacrifice.
Rest in peace young hero. |
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P_Mac
Posts: 244
Jersey Shore
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| 06 Mar 2008 4:45 AM |
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My condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Koch.
Standing by in Toms River... |
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Paul McNaughton
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Toms River, NJ |
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RoadKingRich
Posts: 358
Bayville NJ
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| 06 Mar 2008 5:46 AM |
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My prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in peace Cpl. Steven R. Kotch.
Standing by in Bayville.
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Rich Baumann
Blue Star Dad
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BrianR6
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| 06 Mar 2008 5:50 AM |
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| standing by in his hometown of spotswood, condolences go out to his family and young and child |
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aoop
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Vidor, Orange County, TX
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| 06 Mar 2008 6:14 AM |
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Vidor,TX
US Navy 1969-1972 Damage Control
jmrichards@aoop.net http://www.myspace.com/stoneagegeek
Travel in Memory of: Pvt Clinton Victor Richards, (Uncle) WWI, USA, KIA, GySgt Joseph B. Richards ,USMC, (Father) WWII, Deceased, SSgt Leroy Richards, USMC, (Uncle) WWII, Deceased, Pvt Dewitt E. Rabalais, USMC, Father in Law, Deceased, Col Gilbert Meibaum, USMC, VN, AO, SN Larry Slaymaker, USN, VN, KIA and each and every Brother and Sister who has worn the uniform and lifted their right hand to make the Promise to willingly die if need be to defend the freedoms of our Citizens and the innocents abroad.
A Mother asked President Bush, "Why did my Child have to die in Afghanistan?" Another Mother asked President Kennedy,"Why did my Child have to die in Vietnam?" Another Mother asked President Truman, "Why did my Child have to die in Korea?" Another Mother asked President F.D. Roosevelt,"Why did my Child have to die at Iwo Jima ?" Another Mother asked President W. Wilson, "Why did my Child have to die on the battlefield of France ?" Yet another Mother asked President Lincoln,"Why did my Child have to die at Gettysburg ?" And yet another Mother asked President G.Washington, "Why did my Child have to die near Valley Forge?" Long, long ago a Mother (Mary) asked, "Heavenly Father, why did my Child have to die on a cross outside Jerusalim?" All the answers are so near the same. One died to save our Souls and the others died to protect our Freedoms. |
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| 06 Mar 2008 6:15 AM |
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spc. Steven R. Koch. I'm working on contacting the CAO to get permission to stand in honor of this hero.
Standing by in Bergen County
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United States Army - 67-72
Past New Jersey State Captain
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FireAlan
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Nutley, NJ
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| 06 Mar 2008 6:25 AM |
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My deepest condolences to Steven's family.
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drpepper
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Texas Gulf Coast
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| 06 Mar 2008 6:50 AM |
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To the family and friends of Spc. Steven Koch, I offer my sincere heartfelt condolences ... words are never enough when a hero is laid to rest, please know you are in our prayers and we share your pain, may GOD bless you during this ..... |
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Riding in memory of my home town friends who didn't return from Vietnam:
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377 Combat Support Group, 21st MedEvac, Vietnam 1969-1971
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