- Hi from South Dakota -- Jeanne M. Steinkamp, 12:31:36 01/13/05 Thu [1]
Hey Bill, Happy New Year. your mom wrote me at Christmas and gave us your info with her family update.
Hope you are doing well, and enjoying the experience if that is a possibility. My brother-in-law is in the army reserve but has never been deployed cross seas, so not real familiar with everything you guys go through. Am proud of you and proud to know you.
Ben is a sophmore at college in MN, he loves it and is taking Construction Mgt. Michael and Caitlin are Freshman in HS. same age as Matt. Do you remember your mom babysitting the twins, They still talk about the times there and I have to say Georgia was their favorite....
She was always very good to me too. I miss our friendship since our move and was so happy to hear from her at the Holidays. Well, if you're ever looking for someone new to write to we would love to hear from you. Michael has always been interested in the Military (it scares me) but if you ever wanted to share some experiences I am sure he would like it.
YOu take care, you're in our prayers.
Love the Steinkamp's
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Merry Christmas -- Sherry Scherdin, 23:20:49 01/01/05 Sat [1]
Dearest Bill,
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
My name is Sherry and I am friends with Renee who is in
Eastern Star with me. May I say I am proud of you and
everyone over there representing all of us in the United States. I am also president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9545 in New Lenox, Illinois.
We are sending packages overseas on a regular basis and if there is anything you need - please let me or Renee know.
I expect you to come and see my when you return home.
My prayers and thanks are with you always...if you feel like writing, i would be honored to hear form you.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Love
Sherry
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- Happy New Year!!!!!! -- Mary Anne Noe, 17:20:02 01/01/05 Sat [1]
Hi Bill. It must be difficult to think about celebrating a New Year from a foreign land but because of you we are able to celebrate another day of peace from our comfortable nests. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the unselfish bravery that you display every day. God Bless you and your family. Please stop by when you get back to the States.
Love, Mary Anne, John, Katie, Carolyn, Matt and Sissy.
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To All Who Posted for Bill -- Bill's Family, 11:33:00 12/31/04 Fri [1]
We just wanted to thank every one of you who posted. You've made our son's Christmas away from home a little more closer to home, with all the messages from family, friends, & well wishers. This board was very special to me, I read it daily, and could feel all the prayers and love sent to Bill, and as parents, we both appreciate all the kindness. We instant messaged him the website Christmas Eve, and we kept reading in his words, "thats soo nice, thats so nice Aunt Missy did that for me".
Thanks Michelle, once again, you are the best, and your thoughtfulness with Bill touches our hearts.
To everyone reading this, We wish, a healthy, happy, and more peaceful new year! Bless you all, You've made a soldier in Kososvo feel a lot of love This Christmas, and thats the best gift of all!! Thank you
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- Happy Holidays, Bill! -- SandyM in Michigan, 15:57:44 12/23/04 Thu [1]
Merry Christmas, Bill, from one of Auntie Michelle's maniacle internet "friends"...bwa ha ha. The cold weather and snow has hit Michigan in time for Santa's arrival...yea. I have a cousin who was in Kosovo a few years ago (career Army, enlisted 1981, worked on the Apache aircraft). I hold the highest esteem for you and you comrades and all you do. God Bless you with peace (that's the big one, eh?) and health this holiday and thru the coming year. Please extend my Holiday Hugs and Kisses (mmmmmmmwaaa)to your fellow troops! God Speed!
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Hi Bill! -- Jeremy, Amy, and Brandy, 21:33:49 12/22/04 Wed [1]
I played raquetball by myself the other day...it sucked, but I won...21 - 19. It's been lonely hangin out with the ladies all the time. They're always yappin bout nothin. I'm gonna catch you a delicious bass when you get home. See you in the spring buddy. Merry Christmas. -Jeremy
New year's won't be the same without you and Danny this year. It's true...we're always yappin bout nothing, but Jeremy has been such a nice guy to put up with it for 6 mos now. But seriously, he needs to be around some testosterone soon. We've all missed you so much (and Danny too!) and are excited that you'll be coming home soon. Too bad you have to be away during the holidays, but we hope you make the best of it! We'll have a party waiting for you when you get back. Happy Holidays!!!
Take care and best wishes,
Amy and Brandy
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Christmas Message -- lois smagac, 15:52:58 12/22/04 Wed [1]
Dear Bill,
I just finished talking to your mom & dad, only to find out that the message Uncle Tom & I sent the other day didn't connect.
We wished you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Also, I heard you had the opportunity to go to Greece. I hope you took advantage of it. It is one the the most beautiful places on the face of the earth. Uncle Frank went there and really enjoyed it. Of course, his favorite place was Alaska. We didn't take any chances, we went in August.
Uncle Tom came by to join in sending this letter to you. Uncle John is on a job assignment in Troy, Michigan - just outside Detroit.
Love,
Grandma & Uncle Tom
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- Holiday Greetings -- Sandy Stenson, 13:27:16 12/22/04 Wed [1]
I've been a friend of your Aunt Michelle for many years now. She's very proud of you. Merry Christmas and God Bless. Thank you for keeping us safe.
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- Dear Bill -- susan fisher, 11:49:08 12/22/04 Wed [1]
Merry christmas and a happy new year I hope you get to see your loved ones soon.I have had the honour of meeting Michelle and Brian and they are very proud of you.love from all my family.XXX
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- Hello, Bill! I'm one of Michelle's friends from the internet book club. She's a dynamite webmistress, and has provided this space for us to send you greetings! So, then. Greetings of the Season! And a great big THANK YOU for your service to our country--and now, to the world. We are safer because you are in harm's way. I honor you, and thank you. Please stay safe as possible so can return home to the arms of those who love you. -- Gayle N, 11:28:39 12/22/04 Wed [1]
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- Merry Christmas Bill -- Dad, 16:26:29 12/21/04 Tue [2]
Have a safe and happy Holiday Bill, I miss you and love you and am very proud of you. Merry Christmas, Love, Dad
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- Hi Bill yet another of Michelle's ax murderer internet friends! Seriously I want to thank you from the bottom of my soul for the sacrifice you are making on our behalf. Thank you for your selfless service to our country to protect our freedoms. -- BetsyG an army wife, 17:00:07 12/16/04 Thu [1]
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- Happy Holidays, Bill! -- Shads (another of Auntie Michelle's cyberbuddies), 12:42:12 12/15/04 Wed [1]
Season's Greetings from Fort Wayne, Indiana! Though you are far from home, you are near to our thoughts. Be safe and be well!
hugs,
Shads (Sharon Mercer)
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- Merry Christmas, Bill -- Betsy E. from Indiana, 22:33:17 12/14/04 Tue [1]
I'm another of your Aunt Michelle's internet friends; I bet you didn't know that she knew so many people from the internet!
I just want to wish you a safe and happy holiday and thank you for serving our country. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Merry Christmas.
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- Merry Christmas and a Happy & SAFE New Year. Thank you for serving and here's hoping you will be home soon. My prayers are with you. -- CarolE--Green Bay, WI, 20:46:10 12/14/04 Tue [1]
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- Hi Bill. Season's Greeting from yet another one of your Aunt Michelle's internet friends. God Bless and keep you safe. -- Julia from Cherry Hill, NJ, 14:18:08 12/14/04 Tue [1]
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- Hi Bill, I'm a cyber friend of your Aunt Michelle and Colly too who is just below me here. Wishing you and your buddies a Happy Christmas and a safe homecoming -- Princess Daintry, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 13:59:09 12/14/04 Tue [1]
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- Merry Christmas Bill. I'm a friend of your Aunt Michelle's from Muskegon Michigan. Thank you for serving our country and stay safe. -- Colly, 12:32:11 12/14/04 Tue [1]
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- Holiday Prayers -- Linda Wehby, 07:22:52 12/13/04 Mon [1]
Hi Bill, You don't know me, but our mothers are friends and worked together at Fairfield Middle School. My Mom wanted to send a message to you, but doesn't have a computer yet. As a mother myself, I can only imagine the feelings your family must be having while you're away serving our country. Among fear for you safety must be a huge sense of pride.
We just wanted you to know that you are in the prayers of people you don't even know. We'll continue to remember you and your family in our prayers until you are home safely.
~Linda Wehby
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- Thank You -- Lisa G, 16:35:48 12/12/04 Sun [1]
My Favorite christmas song had always been "Someday at Christmas" by Stevie Wonder. There Is a line in that song that says "One warm December our hearts will see, a world where men are free" The whole song really is a wish for peace on earth. You have a part in making that possible, Thank You! I hope you will see your family this year and spend Christmas the way it should be.
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- Merry Christmas -- Linda, 07:30:41 12/12/04 Sun [1]
Merry Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. More people than you'll ever know have you in their prayers daily.
Linda (friend of Renee's)
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- To MY Nephew Billy -- Aunt Renee, 19:59:41 12/11/04 Sat [1]
Since I'm your Aunt, I feel I can still call you Billy but I won't spread it around. I can never explained in a short time how Very proud I am of both you and your cuz. What you do makes the world and your home a much safer place. Know that we all love and miss you and can't wait for you to come home. You are always in my thoughts and prayers always. Grandma Neumann doesn't have computor access which is probly a good thing but know she is also very proud & loves you too!!!
Love and Hugs Aunt Renee and your cuz's
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message board maker -- Georgia (Bill's mom), 19:12:21 12/10/04 Fri [1]
Opps, just wanted to let everyone know, my talented sister Michelle made this great message board for both our son, Bill, and his cousin Brent.
Its truly is a gift of love and I'm so glad Bill & Brent will be able to receive messages from everywhere. It'll make their Christmas a lot brighter. I've heard my sister Cheryl speak of the Deck family, I know your close friends. Thanks for your special message. I'm just glad my sister Michelle is soooo talented at computers and baking cookies!!!! Thanks Missy, Love YOU!!!!
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- GREETINGS FROM BREA, CALIFORNIA! -- The Dennis Decks, 16:27:12 12/10/04 Fri [1]
Bill,
What a caring mom you have! And so nice of her to make a website for Brent as well. Kosovo hasn't been in the news as much as Iraq, so we must admit we don't know exactly how the conditions are there right now. But we sure hope you are staying out of danger. We'll keep you in our thoughts along with all our other service personnel this holiday season. In case you're wondering, we are long-time friends of your Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Brian.
Dennis and Barbara Deck
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- Hey Bill -- Mike Scruggs, 21:03:17 12/09/04 Thu [1]
I wanted to thank you for what you are doing, and wish you a happy holiday season!
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- Merry Christmas & a blessed new year. -- Aunt Laura (Neumann) & Uncle Al Thompson, 20:53:26 12/09/04 Thu [1]
Hi Bill - You don't remember us as you were just a baby when you came up to Wisconsin with your mom and dad to see your Grandpa Al. I talked with your Aunt Renee' tonite and she told me that there was a link for you too - along Brent's. So tonite we are sending our thoughts & prayers to you & let you know we are thinking about you & hope you are safe and pray that the war will be soon over & that the people there appreciate what you are doing for them. God Bless YOU Bill. God's speed. Hello from Merrillan, Wisconsin. & Greetings from your cousins Anne Ennesser in San Diego,Cal., Karen Waldera, Taylor, Wi., Kathy Thompson, at home (Merrillan), and Alan Thompson, Blair, Wi.:-)
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- MERRY CHRISTMAS -- WANDA LANE, 21:09:35 12/07/04 Tue [1]
HI BILL , JUST WROTE YOU COUSIN BRENT A NOTE AND WANTED TO SAY A BIG TEXAS HELLO TO YOU TOO. I HAVE A WONDERFUL SON NAMED BILL. I KNOW YOUR MOM AND DAD ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. I FOR ONE CAN NEVER PUT INTO WORDS HOW I FEEL ABOUT YOU YOUNG MEN WHO ARE DOING EVERY THING YOU KNOW HOW TO DO TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY,YOUR FAMILY AND MINE. I DO NOT KNOW YOU PERSONALY, I RECIEVED THIS WEB SITE FORM A FREIND WHO DOES KNOW SOME OF YOUR FAMILY . SHE KNOWS I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SEND A MESSAGE TO YOU GUYS AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPERICATE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS EVERY DAY NOW . COME HOME SAFE SOON AND GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BETTER NEW YEAR. COME HOME SAFE. YOUR FRIEND WANDA
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- Merry Christmas Bill! -- Aunt Michelle, Uncle Brian, Ian, Collin, and the dogs just miss you horribly! :-), 20:02:32 12/07/04 Tue [1]
Hmmmmmmm what could I post that would cheer Bill up for the Holidays! I thought of posting your mom but I don't think she wants her face all over the internet. Then I thought maybe your siblings, and then thought....the world isn't ready for Matt yet! :-) Then I thought.......Maggie.......I bet he would like to see Maggie! So here she is in all her doggie glory!
I for one am glad you are there instead of other places, and looking forward to your homecoming. Just think it will be spring and time to take out the bike. Your family will miss you terribly at Christmas, I have a feeling some Wolf's cookies will be heading your way soon after the holidays though......if I know your mom.
Take care.......enjoy the Holidays.......and be safe!
Aunt Michelle
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- MERRY CHRISTMAS -- MRS. JOHNNIE PARVIN FROM FRISCO, TEXAS, 15:36:07 12/06/04 Mon [1]
HI BILL: I'M A FRIEND OF YOU COUSIN BRENT DOWNING AND HIS MOM AND DAD. IT'S ALWAYS HARD TO BE AWAY FROM HOME ON THE HOLIDAYS THAT WE LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YEAR LONG. HERE'S HOPING THAT YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD WILLING YOU WILL BE HOME SOON.
MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.
JOHNNIE PARVIN
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- Hallo Bill! -- Martina, 10:41:33 12/06/04 Mon [1]
Noch ein deutscher Weihnachtsgruss für dich, allerdings aus dem Yukon, mit Schnee und Eis.*g*
Ich wünsche dir trotz allem schöne Weihnachten und viel Glück!!!!
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- MERRY CHRISTMAS -- Merc, 05:54:00 12/06/04 Mon [1]
Hi Bill! I'm another of your aunt Michelle's axe murdering internet friends. I also have a nephew currently serving overseas in the military, so Michelle and I have been sharing 'nephew stories'. I keep you in my prayers each time I say them for my nephew Jeff. May the next year bring a more peaceful world so that all of our troops can come HOME!
Happy Holidays and God Bless!!
P.S. Kosovo, eh? Somebody high up in your chain of command is having trouble with their map-reading skills!! Should that be InterNational Guard? :-)
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- Hallo Bill! -- Antje, 03:48:19 12/06/04 Mon [1]
Michelle hat auch mich gebeten Dir ein paar Zeilen in Deutsch zu schreiben :-)
Ich wünsche Dir ein frohes Weihnachtsfest, wenn auch fernab der Heimat, so sind Deine Lieben daheim doch sicher in ihren Herzen bei Dir!
Viel Spaß noch beim Deutsch lernen!
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- Merry Christmas Bill from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I'm an axe murderer internet friend of Michelle Moore's.
Seriously, take care and thank you from me and mine for all you do for your fellow Americans. -- Marcie, a Navy Mom, 17:15:43 12/05/04 Sun [1]
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- Feliz Navidad -- Jamie Smagac, 15:08:44 12/05/04 Sun [1]
Have a Merry Christmas big brother. I bet your looking forward to St.Patricks Day!
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- from family friends -- Maria, Dana, Derek, Daniel, Ashley, 08:13:55 12/05/04 Sun [1]
Bill- We appreciate what you and all the military personel are doing overseas, particularly during this holiday season. We pray that God watches over you and everybody else and keeps you safe and secure. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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- Merry Christmas -- Melissa, 17:36:20 12/04/04 Sat [1]
We don't know each other but thank you for being there and putting yourself at risk for all of us. Merry Christmas and be safe. xoxo, Melissa
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- Merry Christmas!! -- Brandon & Chandra, 12:58:03 12/04/04 Sat [1]
Merry Christmas Bill!! Take Care, Brandon & Chandra
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- Fröhliche Weihnachten und ein gutes, neues Jahr! Michelle ist eine ganz liebe Freundin von mir, und ich würde (fast) alles machen was sie von mir will *vbg*. Für den Fall, dass Du Dein Deutsch ein bisschen üben willst, dann schick mir doch einfach eine Mail, okay? -- Andrea (please take out the NOSPAM), 10:54:19 12/04/04 Sat [3]
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- Message to Bill -- Kathy Kitts, 09:27:11 12/04/04 Sat [2]
Froehliche Weinachten, Bill. Also Feliz Navidad. That's about it for foreign languages. Thank you for your service overseas and working to keep the world safe and free. Wishing you and your comrades a very Merry Berry Christmas and happy New Year.
P.S. We're playing cards with your parents tonight and I want them to learn poker and bridge. "Hearts" is getting old.
Kathy Kitts
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- miss you son -- mom, 19:40:56 12/03/04 Fri [1]
Bill, I say good morning to you each morning as I past the computer room. Matt put your picture above on the screen saver. I think of you each day when I put my patriotic shamrock pin on. I think of you each time I go to my car and see my yellow ribbon and nato flag and symbol that represents your peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. I hope your time away will go quickly and I pray that all the missions of our country will succeed, and that men and women will come home to continue to grow old with their families and loved ones. I pray for peace, and I thank God for all his blessings this holiday season. Keep our soldiers, strong, focused, and protected. We love you Bill, and remember we're always here for you, in our thoughts, every day. This Christmas will be hard for all of us, but, remember, we'll be together soon, and that you are in our hearts always. You are truly my gift from God, and I pray he watches over you and your unit and keeps you safe.
Merry Christmas Son, sending you my warmest wishes for a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year, Love, Mom :)
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goober -- ur baby brother, 18:50:17 12/03/04 Fri [1]
hey bill, it's matt just like to say merry christmas and we'll all be thinking of you
-matt
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- Merry Christmas Bill! -- your sister Kim, 15:54:53 12/03/04 Fri [1]
Have a great Christmas... wish you could be home with us! I'll talk to you soon! Love you.... Kim
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- Best Wishes from Vancouver, BC Canada -- Hedy Davidson, 09:25:14 12/03/04 Fri [1]
Sending you my best wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and the best possible New Year too!
From the very soggy Vancouver, BC Canada
(*A friend of your CRAZY Aunt Michelle*)
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- Merry Christmas to you and your friends. May the new year bring peace to us all. Thanks. -- Dave, 05:56:48 12/03/04 Fri [1]
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- Merry Christmas Bill. I may not be American but I'm still part of a military family so I understand the difficulty your family has trying not to worry. May the gods be in your corner while you're over there and you come home safely. -- Karen, one of your Aunt Michelle's Canadian friends, 04:53:37 12/03/04 Fri [1]
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- BILL -- Brian and Cheryl, 20:32:34 12/02/04 Thu [1]
We know first hand how the military takes you away ,But the homecoming will be one of the best experience you will ever have . Mery Christmas and stay safe, Love Brian and Cheryl
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- Hi Bill! I'm another of your Aunt Michelle's internet friends, and I just wanted to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! We're proud of you all and all you do. Thanks! -- Maria, 20:29:25 12/02/04 Thu [1]
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Thank you for all you do for us!! Mine is also a military family. Have a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! God Bless! -- Tam - a wacky internet friend of your aunt Michelle, 15:18:46 12/02/04 Thu [1]
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