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Happy Birthday Eric...been thinking about you all day! |
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Happy Birthday Eric! |
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Happy Birthday Honey. I dreamt about you last night and it was wonderful feeling so close to you...I miss you so much and
so does your Dad, we love you always! |
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Happy Birthday Eric! We miss you every day! |
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Eric,
It's hard to believe it's been three years. There is not a day that goes by where we do not think about you. I just had
another dream about you in the last two weeks and you always look happy. I hope you are not in any pain.
We love & miss you lots!! |
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It's hard to believe it's been 3 years. You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. |
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| submitted on September 20, 2009 2:43 PM EST |
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3 years ago today...gone but you will never be forgotten |
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Remembering...three years ago today...and still missing you every day. |
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| submitted on August 5, 2009 3:48 PM EST |
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I miss you. I miss your logic and advice. I know you would understand whats on my mind and my thoughts. I wish you were
still here. |
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| submitted on July 20, 2009 4:13 PM EST |
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Tony Brancaleoni |
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I'm soo sorry to hear about Eric. I grew up in parkerford, me and Eric were best friends from 2nd grade till around my senor
year. and we just kinda lost touch. I sent many nights over his house. and love hanging out there. he was one on the smartest
poeple in school but never wanted anyone to now it. we used to ride our bikes everywhere. my 7month old son is even named
eric. I loved him like a brother. Tony |
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google I was just tring to find my old friend |
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We became official Florida residents on May 2nd and as we were driving home from the store today Rob realized it was Mother's
Day and before he thought about it he wished me a Happy Mother's Day. Tears immediately welled up in my eyes...it was truly
a reminder I did not need. You would have loved living here and it would have been very accessible for you but I know even
though it would have been easier in some ways it still would not have been your choice. We took Grandpop out of the veteran's
home and he's here with us and so far he's doing good. He went fishing off our dock yesterday with Rob and he caught three
fish. We made fast friends with Conrad & Sandy Sarina who live in the community and Conrad especially took a special liking
to my Dad and he says he's having the time of his life. Tomorrow morning at 8 we're going out on Lake Griffin and we're going
to check out the boats for sale. I've still got alot of unpacking/organizing to do but am enjoying fixing up our new house.
I sure do wish you were here with me! You're never far from my thoughts, I love you Eric. |
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| submitted on March 10, 2009 12:39 AM EST |
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Saturday it was 71 degrees and a sad reminder to me and your dad that this time 3 years ago you were enjoying the warm weather
too by riding your bike to work. Your accident happened at lunch time and I still relive David Paul telling me how he came
out to see your feet splayed to the side and how his heart dropped because he knew that meant paralysis. Since that time there
have been two major changes; ReWalk came out and President Obama signed a bill reversing the ban on stem cell research (yesterday
of all days, one day before the anniversary of your accident). Changes continue with me too, Rob is retiring in June and we
bought a property in Florida so we'll be moving as soon as he completes his work commitments. Many major life changes over
the last couple of years...I have to admit I have a hard time leaving the area where your roots were but you will always be
with me in spirit. I MISS YOU and LOVE YOU Eric! |
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You're in my dreams so much these past two weeks. I almost feel like you're trying to tell me something but I can't figure
the dreams out. All I can think of is tomorrow is Valentines day... Happy Valentines Day Eric. I miss u. The dreams seem
so real. Whatever they mean, I'm glad we are nothing but happy in them. You will forever be in my heart! |
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Merry Christmas Honey, you are so missed and thought about every day. I love you. |
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Merry Christmas Eric! There isn't a day that goes by that J and I don't think about you and miss you. |
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| submitted on November 8, 2008 5:04 PM EST |
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Happy Birthday Eric! We miss you !! |
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| submitted on November 8, 2008 1:14 AM EST |
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Happy Birthday Honey, I miss celebrating with you... |
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Oh Eric, I can't believe it was just 2 years ago on Saturday that you left us. I think about you every day but a lot on Saturday.
You are so missed!! You're missing out on our lives and seeing our childern grow up and offering advice. (which you were
good at) I hope you are at peace and being our guardian angel and looking over us every day. We have been through so much
since you have passed it would have been nice having you around for support because you were so a great person!! I hope we
meet again some day. We love and miss you lots!! |
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| submitted on September 21, 2008 4:47 PM EST |
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Yesterday was really weird, Barry got a call at 5am that there was a serious accident in his township and the 20 year old
driver went airborn and was left paralyzed from the neck down. He is now at Jefferson Hospital in the same unit you were
in. The things going thru his head right now are probably the same thoughts you had. All I could do was think of you. This
happened on the anniversary of your death. I started to remember all the times you asked my why I thought this happened 2U,
if God was there with U and how I could give U faith to get U thru this. At times, I feel I failed U. I wonder what I could
have done or said to get thru 2U. We miss U so much. The kids are growing and it pains me 2 know that U can't share all the
teen drama with us. Your advice was right on and U were never a parent, U always said the right things to help. I miss that.
We all do. U were and are loved. I know you found your peace and all your questions are now answered. One day, we will
all know why this had to happen 2U. We will see U again and be able to hear your voice and laughter. Most of all we will
enjoy your sarcasm. We love U! |
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You know I talk to you in my head so many times a day. You probably think I'm crazy but it helps me because I miss you so
much and want you to know how I feel and felt. I wish things turned out so differently. I thought about you all day yesterday
and imagined what you must have went through that day 2 years ago. I just wish I could have been there for you the way you
were for me when I felt that way... I see things of yours and hold onto them as if I was holding onto you. I try to move
forward in life but it isn't always easy. There's always so much I need and want to say to you. I won't ramble on here because
you've heard me say these things already. I just wanted to say something here on this site and to see the pictures of you
smiling all throughout it. Those pictures are always in my heart right next to all the love I will always feel for you. I
love you and I hope you always keep that in your heart and not the issues we had or the stupid things I did when I felt that
you didn't feel the way I did. I learned a lot from you and try so very hard not to make the same mistakes I did before in
honor of all you taught me about me. |
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| submitted on September 20, 2008 9:07 PM EST |
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Eric, today is the day you disappeared from my life forever, the day the new memories stopped. Today I went with Rob to help
him with a job in Audubon. Many times you & I traveled those roads and I hadn't been down that way since your death. As we
retraced the route you & I drove so many times, I felt like I was having an anxiety attack...my heart was pounding in my chest
and all I could see was me driving to pick you up from Globus and then driving you back to your Dad's place. I still can't
talk about you without being on the verge of tears when your name comes up in conversation. I don't like having to endure
holidays and special occasion without you and knowing that I will never have a grandchild of my own or a continuing relationship
with you. I'm left with endless unanswerable questions, trying to understand what isn't understandable. I want the impossible,
I want you back.
From my heart...Mom |
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| submitted on August 25, 2008 7:42 PM EST |
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Honey,
I came across a new product on the internet today that helps paraplegics walk...it's called ReWalk and is supposed to be available
in February 2009. With the two year anniversary of your death coming up it saddens me deeply that you felt technology would
not come up with anything in time to improve your life or the lives of other paralyzed people. I have vivid memories of your
Dad and I keeping your knees locked so you could pull yourself up to stand for a few minutes and what a struggle it was for
you. I know how important standing was and this product would have enabled you to do that in addition to walking, climbing
and descending stairs. When Rob & I watched the video of a man who had been in a wheelchair for 20 years get up and walk,
our hearts ached for you. I do wonder what you would have thought about the technology, but after seeing your drawings for
hydraulic leg braces, this company comes as close as anyone to your vision. I wish you had lived to use this technology and
although it's not the "holy grail" it's a great start.
I miss you so much and think about you everyday Eric. I love you. |
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| submitted on June 2, 2008 4:07 PM EST |
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John & I wanted to let everyone that donated to Eric's fundraiser in the summer of 2006 know that the monies collected have
been distributed, in loving memory of Eric, to the following charities: (1) American Spinal Injury Association -A.S.I.A-(2)
Visiting Nurses Association "Dollars for Charity" (3) Wheelchairs for the World and (4) Make A Wish Foundation. Your generosity
was greatly appreciated and it is our hope that it will make a difference in the life of someone afflicted with paraplegia. |
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Just thinking about you and missing you terribly. |
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| submitted on March 10, 2008 9:46 AM EST |
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Rita and Barry |
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It's been 2 years since your accident. Time flies by. We think about you alot and miss you.
We can only hope you are at peace and we will see you again one day. |
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Thinking of you and missing you. |
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Eric, there is not a day that I don't think about you. If I hear a saying, see a truck like yours or anything that reminds
me of you, I miss you more. I still can't believe you aren't here with us it jist doesn't feel right. You were an awsome
friend!! Not a half bad cook either.
We miss and love you very much!! |
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| submitted on January 13, 2008 5:32 PM EST |
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Shari |
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FYI-
I’ve been skating for the Dutchland Rollers. We donate some of our bout proceeds to a charity each bout. I submitted American
Spinal Injury Assoc. for our possible charities for 2008 and it was chosen. Below is a list of dates for charities- they also
coospond with bout dates. The money donated from the bout on 11/22 will be donated in Erics name. I know it’s a ways off but
if any of you would like to come please get a hold of me or visit our web site for more info. www.dutchlandrollers.com.
3/29/2008 Tequila Mockingbird
4/26/2008 Make a Wish Foundation
5/31/2008 Relay for Life
6/28/2008 Chrons and Colitis
7/26/2008 Cancer Aid of Gap
9/6/2008 Alzheimers Association
10/18/2008 Special Olympics
11/22/2008 American Spinal Injury Assoc |
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| submitted on January 8, 2008 10:11 PM EST |
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always thinking about you |
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| submitted on December 25, 2007 2:44 PM EST |
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Mom & Rob |
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Merry Christmas Eric. There's not a day that goes by that we don't think about you and miss you. |
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Merry Christmas Eric. We miss and love you. |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 8:30 PM EST |
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Andrew, Aaron & Grace |
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Happy Birthday Uncle Eric! We miss you so much! |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 8:27 PM EST |
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Barry & Rita |
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Happy Birthday Eric. We miss you and miss celebrating with you. We think of you often. You will never leave our hearts. |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 9:53 AM EST |
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Happy Birthday Eric! |
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Happy Birthday Eric!!!! We miss and love you!!! |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 8:11 AM EST |
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Happy Birthday Eric. I miss you and love you. |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 8:03 AM EST |
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Happy Birthday Eric! |
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| submitted on November 8, 2007 8:01 AM EST |
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Happy Birthday Honey.
I Love You. |
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| submitted on October 31, 2007 10:46 PM EST |
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Dave Walsh |
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davidewalsh@hotmail.com |
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Eric,
Your the Man... |
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I can't believe it's been a year today. You are so missed!!! We think about you all the time and miss you walking through
the front door. You were a great friend. I know you are at peace now and no longer suffering. When I think of the place
where you are right now I can just see you walking again and riding your bike. We will see you again some day...... |
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Everyday I think of you and remember the good times we had. I know you are at peace now but I still miss you so much. You
will be forever in my heart. |
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| submitted on September 19, 2007 11:51 PM EST |
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Mom |
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It's been one year since your death and I still can't believe you're gone. I MISS YOU ERIC, there is such an emptiness in
my heart. I want to be able to share good news with you, to come see you whenever I want, to know that you're there for me
whenever I need you. When the phone rings I want to pick it up and hear your voice. I keep thinking you've got to be here
somewhere and I'll be able to see you. In my head I know I'll never see you here on earth again as I remember you, but my
heart can't accept it. I drive by your house often, expecting you to be sitting out on the stoop or enjoying your back yard.
To me, it will always be YOUR house and I feel closer to you when I'm there.
I cherish the good times we had and even though we had bad times too and I was an imperfect parent, I'm so thankful for your
life. I just wish every day didn't have to be a goodbye, I wish you hadn't been faced with such difficult choices. I can't
imagine how hard it must have been...as time goes on I understand your reasoning more and more but understanding doesn't make
it easier to bear. Maybe someday...
You'll always be in my heart-I LOVE YOU.
Mom |
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| submitted on August 12, 2007 8:38 PM EST |
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Frank Lucarelli |
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Miss you Eric. |
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friend |
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| submitted on June 2, 2007 10:16 PM EST |
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David Dolenti |
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Eric and I were friends in high school.I have a lot of great memories from that time in my life.He was a great guy and fun
to be around. He will be missed. I was sad to learn of his passing. |
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web searches on old friends |
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| submitted on March 10, 2007 11:03 AM EST |
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Mom |
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Hi Honey,
Today is the one year anniversary of your accident and I think about you ALOT everyday, and your Dad and I miss you like crazy!
I didn’t want to let this day pass without acknowledging what occurred today.
It will soon be spring and we would have been landscaping around your pond and anxiously looking forward to all your plantings
coming into season. How I will miss that with you! You took such pride in how nice your yard looked and I enjoyed every minute
planning and helping you.
I wish we would have had more time together (I thought we had a lifetime) but you never know what life is going to throw your
way. I wanted to see you have a family, a successful career and watch you grow old. But, it was not to be….
You are sorely missed and always on my mind.
I love you…
Mom
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| submitted on November 28, 2006 2:54 PM EST |
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Shari Truehart |
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Eric,
You came into my life at the beginning of my adulthood. You had a huge impact on the woman I am today. You showed me how to
let go and live life for the moment, to cherish each one and to enjoy even the simplest of things. You set your needs aside
for me on many occasions, showing me that a selfless act can bring great rewards. Many of the happiest moment of my life have
been with you and I thank you for all of them.
Through our relationship I learned what it truly means to love another, to be in love and to be loved, and would never settle
for less than the very high value you placed on all of them.
You left me with the strength to over come life’s most difficult challenges, the ability to get back up when you’re knocked
down again and again, to find humor in the midst of sadness and despair, to know when to fight, to back down and how to pick
and choose your battles with deliberation. Just to name a few.
I find comfort knowing that although your life was cut short you lived each moment never hesitating to take a risk, making
certain you gained all that you could from each and every experience (of which you had so many).
I will miss you more that words can say, will think of you often and will continue to live life as each day is the last –
I admire your courage!
Love,
Shari
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| submitted on November 21, 2006 1:38 PM EST |
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Lorrie Erb |
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I really like how you had set this special site up. God Bless to All & Eric |
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sister -- Rose Guinther |
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| submitted on November 21, 2006 9:31 AM EST |
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Barry Templin |
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truthful@localnet.com |
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Eric:
In many ways you were like a brother than a close friend. I can not remember a time where you were not there at one of my
family functions. It would be nothing to have my mother ask, "Where's Eric?" That meant so much to me. You were a brother,
a friend, a teacher, a counselor (many times), the best man at my wedding and godfather to my first born, Andrew. Andrew,
Aaron and Grace all called you Uncle Eric. That meant so much to me as well as it did to them. There was always a spot at
our dinner table for you and man could you eat. It was nothing to hear Rita say,"Is Eric staying for dinner?" That meant
so much to me. You went through so many of the progressions in my life. There were a lot of roads in life that I probably
would not have traveled on if it was not for you. There was so much more... and now it is gone. I understand. Believe me,
I do. You will always be a part of my family. I will truly miss you, my brother. I love you.
Barry |
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| submitted on November 21, 2006 8:46 AM EST |
| Name: |
Jim |
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jimgraham dot verizon dot net |
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http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6seqk/ |
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I will never forget our first hours together as you and I traveled to Virginia to move Jeff to Texas. |
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| submitted on November 20, 2006 10:23 PM EST |
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Don Baetzel |
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dkb229@Yahoo.com |
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