06 April 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'jackie christie'
2. E-Mail:
   'ursula@msn.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'turf lodge'
4. Message:
   'its jackie christie i am replaying to dee begley were u looking me under a differnt name as in paul mc cann '

05 April 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'mary russell/burns'
2. E-Mail:
   'mary_russell@hotmail.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'poleglass/turf lodge'
4. Message:
   'brilliant website loved the photos bring back holy trinity disco.mr'

04 April 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'Elizabeth (Betty) Taylor'
2. E-Mail:
   'etaylor@pei.sympatico.ca'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Canada'
4. Message:
   'How lovely to find this site. I was interested because I was on Monagh Cres. in May 2008 visiting an aunt I had not met before. My mother moved to Canada during the war years and we had never had the opportunity to meet most of her family. It was even more lovely to find a picture of a cousin I met for the first time last May! Obviously this is my family's parish! I will visit again to keep up with your bulletins, news, etc. I missed growing up with them but this can bring them just a little closer. Besides all this what a wonderful idea to pull a community together! I think I may just suggest this to my own community here-thank you!'

02 April 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'Christina burns (mccrory)'
2. E-Mail:
   'chrissyone@@live.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Belfast '
4. Message:
   'hello everyone my names Christina the daughter of the late Bridie burns(mccrory)
was just looking though and was wondering does anyone have any stories of my mum and the Digger mccrory clan (ardmonagh gds)'

02 March 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'Theresa Taggart nee Mallon aka chickadee'
2. E-Mail:
   'ivanna32@hotmail.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Norglen Parade'
4. Message:
   'Tiff Mallon is Micheal Mallon.

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I remember all the old games we played like,Areallio,bulldog.I got many a spittle in my hair when I got cought when they tried to spit over my head. Patrick aka Fudge Mallon,Brian aka barney Devine,Bo aka Sean devine.Alex aka alexender Mc Cool,Janty aka Gary Johonston,Jackie Johnston,Ta aka thomas Finnegan and Me aka Chickadee Mallon.

I remember the coolers to even when it got closed down and Bo aka Sean Devine got electricqueted Fudge aka Patrick Mallon pulled him of it.Saveing his life.Bos hair went from a tight rasda ginger curl to hippy straight.'

February 28th 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'tiff mallon'
2. E-Mail:
   'carberry@mufcntlworld.com'
3. Where are you from?:
   'turflodge norglen parade'
4. Message:
   'I just found this sight i noticed an old friend paul bryson  hope your keeping well '

19 February 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'Kevin'
2. E-Mail:
   'kevinmackevinmac@aim.com'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Turf Lodge in the 1960's'
4. Message:
   'CAN YOU HELP
Living abroad now but went to St. Teresa's school from 1963 to 1968.
Would LOVE to see or receive any photographs of my old teacher at Saint Teresa's, MR. JOHN SANDS.
Very strict on us pups, but I still have fond memories of him and his reel-to-reel spool tape recorder, on which we used to sing Christmas carols. Would love to show this to my pupils.
Thanks to anyone in Turf or Andytown?'

08 February 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'Eddie Booth'
2. E-Mail:
   'whoisthechallenger@yahoo.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   '37 Norglen Gardens...now in London'
4. Message:
   'My brother David went to Holy Trinity, I went to St Teresa's from 1963-1970'

08 February 2009

1. What is your name?:
   'jim magee'
2. E-Mail:
   'jimmymagee64@msn.com'
3. Where are you from?:
   'originally monagh crescent now in andytown'
4. Message:
   'I LOVE TO POP INTO THIS SITE NOW AND AGAIN TO SEE SOME OF THE OLD NAMES FROM YEARS AGO SHOWING UP...WE NEVER HAD MUCH IN THE OLD TURF BUT I CANT REMEMBER HAVING A DULL MOMENT...WE LOST OUR MUM LAST YEAR TO CANCER AND BEFORE WE BROUGHT HER TO HOLYTRINITY,WHICH WILL ALWAYS BE OUR PARISH, ALL HER SEVEN CHILDREN CARRIED HER COFFIN DOWN MONAGH CRESCENT...IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST MOVING THINGS IVE EVER DONE....TURFLODGE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS AS IT DID WITH MY MUM....GODBLESS JIM(GEEZER)MAGEE '

1. What is your name?:
   'Nuala Lynch'
2. E-Mail:
   'nuala.lynch7@hotmail.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Ardmonagh Gardens but moved many, many miles away to Norglen Parade ha ha'
4. Message:
   'Just came across the site today and enjoyed looking at the "old" pics. Was wondering if anyone has any pics from the first year of the girls primary school, would be fun to see everybody,s school photo so c,mon get diggin through your archives for a laugh xx'

1. What is your name?:
   'betty hillis'
2. E-Mail:
   'betty hillis @web.de'
3. Where are you from?:
   'Belfast, living in Germany since 1970'
4. Message:
   'Looking for Phyllis Montgomery of 5, Norglen Drive who went to America with her husband Ed Herr, in 1969. Best friend ever'

1. What is your name?:
   'bettyhillis (now Felchner)'
2. E-Mail:
   'bettyhillis @web.de'
3. Where are you from?:
   'orig. Belfast, now Hanover, Germany'
4. Message:
   'Just read an e-mail from Denis Montgomery, could he be a brother of my old friend Phyllis? Would love to hear how she is. We lost touch after she went tro Pennsylvania and I to Germany. Regards Betty'

1. What is your name?:
   'betty felchner nee Hillis'
2. E-Mail:
   'bettyhillis @web.de'
3. Where are you from?:
   'orig, Belfast now Hanover, Germany'
4. Message:
   'Would dearly love to hear where my dear friend Phyllis Montgomery of Norglen Drive is now, and how she is. I lost touch when I moved to Germany in 1970. She moved to Pennsylvania in 1969 and then to California with her family, Ed, Donna and little boy? Regards, Betty (Was at her wedding)

1. What is your name?:
   'rab henry'
2. E-Mail:
   'robert.henry7@ntlworld.com'
3. Where are you from?:
   'ardmonagh gardens'
4. Message:
   'just flicking through the site, looking over the old photos and reading messages from turf lodge scattered all over the world "you can take a person out of turf but you cant take turf out of the person", salt of the earth! happy new year to all for 2009.'


1. What is your name?:
   'sally mc crory nee mc queen'
2. E-Mail:
   'srhmccrory@msn.com'
3. Where are you from?:
   'monagh cresant'
4. Message:
   'does any one know pauline mc areavy from norglen cres? also looking for a dear friend she was called molly kavanagh her house was just at the top of the steps coming from gransha i hope somebody can help keep up the good work and a very happy new  year to all x'

1. What is your name?:
   'marian duffy nee elliott'
2. E-Mail:
   'marianduffy@hotmail.co.uk'
3. Where are you from?:
   'county antrim'
4. Message:
   'hi everyone from turf just found this site its great i havent been back in turf since my mum died in 1983 its been great reading some of the messages and looking at the old photos i wonder does anyone out there remember me or my brother george who sadly passed away this year it would be great to hear from you.'

What is your name?:
   'rab brady
E-Mail:
   'robbrady2@gmail.com'
Where are you from?:
   '13 norglen crescent'
Message:
   'just heard the sad news about the tragic accident gerry parkes from gort na mona club daughter suffered..lovely family my heart goes out to you gerry at this sad time..will pray for yous all..god bless '

What is your name?:
   'rab brady'
E-Mail:
   'robbrady2@gmail.com'
Where are you from?:
   'turflodge'
Message:
   'thanks sally..ive been living in london myself for 21 years..glad 2 hear about rob alive and kicking..my e-mail address is robbrady2@gmail.com apparantly theres alot of newbies living in turflodge now..'

What is your name?  


''sally mc crory nee mc queen'
Where are you from  

''london'


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'to rab brady  rab mc mullan is well living in london still single playing the field all most 50  ps i am his sister'

'robbrady2@gmail.com'

What is your name?  


''rab brady'
Where are you from  

'norglen crescent'


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''wheres hick and big toe maguire this weather? god bless wee stewarty and brendy and many more from the crescent..i remember batman from the murph somesaulting over bars beside dorans hse.unreal'

'wheres my last message gone? ha ha..didnt big robbie mc mullen from monagh crescent move 2 england many moons ago? he was some craic'

'robbrady2@gmail.com'

 

What is your name?  

'Dee Begley
Where are you from  

'da murph'


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'hello i,m looking a old friend. It,s been a longtime . So i,m hoping could fine her for me.As it would be nice to know how my friend is keeping. my friends name is jackie christie for norglen drive i think???????? so plzz if anyone knowa of jackie plz give her my email addresss which is (( davydumper@yahoo.co.uk ))it would be great if someone can help me'
 

What is your name?  

''Philomena Magee (NEE FERGUSON)
Where are you from  

''ORIGINALLY TURF LODGE'

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'Hi to all my old friends, great to see all the messages from all the people who use to
 live in the area, a nice way to keep in touch God bless u all x

 

 

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 9:29 PM

What is your name?  


'sally mc queen  mc mullan'
Where are you from  

'monagh cresant no 5'

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what a great time i have had going down memory lane w work and hopefully more 2 come well done do you all for all ur pics and comments a big thanks 2 the brain box mr magee for all his hard work'

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November 25th 2007
09:54:09 PM
What is your name?  

bronagh kehoe re martin

Where are you from  

norglen road now in sheffield

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its great to see pics of my mum anne martin and lots of names i reconise and father mc williams always had a smile just like father wallace hes so nice

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October 27th 2007
01:05:01 AM
What is your name?  

Kieran Cunningham (cutser)

Where are you from  

Monagh Road (beside the top shops)

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great site,i see a few farmilar names up here,anybody that see's kanso on the monagh road,tell him to learn how to use the email!!

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September 23rd 2007
05:14:39 PM
What is your name?  

christine

Where are you from  

Turf Lodge

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I remember Seamus Mcgreevy falling into the trench at Gransha. It was Paul McIlhatton who saved him. He was talked about as a real hero for years later

   
 
August 30th 2007
10:10:36 PM
What is your name?  

mary mcguinness nee finnegan

Where are you from  

monagh cresent

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just found this site love to see all the old names from my youth.

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July 26th 2007
07:38:37 PM
What is your name?  

Paula McIlwrath

Where are you from  

Turf Lodge

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A big thankyou to Fr Matt for the wonderful way he helped our family after my mothers death in June07 .

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July 13th 2007
10:50:51 PM
What is your name?  

seamus mcgreevy

Where are you from  

dunmurry

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brilliant memories.. does anyone remember when i got buried alive in gransha i think wheeler was the name of the person who saved me.... any old pics of turf would be great

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July 1st 2007
06:50:37 PM
What is your name?  

Bernard Hillick

Where are you from  

Norglen road

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Hi Jimmy: Speaking of the Coolers, I fondly remember squeezing under the fence to get inside. We use to sunbath on the roof of the change rooms. I recall how hot that metal roof was, and how cold the water was. I loved using the coolers and the rest of the park. My bother John and I used to watch the bowlers play. Occasionally we'd run across the pich to kick the bowl. HA ! It's a really pity that the coolers were closed down.

If you folks have any pictures put them up for all of us to see.

Bernard

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June 21st 2007
06:36:02 AM
What is your name?  

Jimmy Hillick

Where are you from  

Vancouver, Canada

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I thought that this website would bring old friends and neighbors together again, to see how and what they are doing. To Kieran Cunningham, from Whidby Ontario, my brother Joe lives in Ajax and I think he goes for a beer with your brother Jimmy now and again. All the best hope to hear from everyone soon.

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June 20th 2007
01:50:41 AM
What is your name?  

Kieran Cunningham (cutser)

Where are you from  

Canada

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I thought this web site was a great place for people from turf lodge to keep in contact,seems the last posting was in march,come on you lot,lets use this web site,there must be someone out there you want to find again,or just to shoot the **** with someone over in andytown

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June 11th 2007
01:16:47 AM
What is your name?  

Kieran Cunningham (cutser)

Where are you from  

Monagh Road (beside the top shops)

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I remember the coolers just like yesterday,Flash and paddy wilson were life guards,Lining up to get in throught the turnstile,or climbing over the railings,Kids squeezing between the railing,that was the best park in belfast as far as we were concerned.Ilearned how to dive from the top boards there,do back flips,and nobody ever said "stop that running"the fall park and the coler were brillant when i was growing up.so it was neat to see all the old photos.
"Brillant"anyway live in canada now (whitby ontario)and came across your site,Hope everyone in turf lodge sound,if anyone knows my ma,kathleen Cunningham tell her i logged on,great to see turf lodge and its great people on the internet.

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March 29th 2007
11:43:15 PM
What is your name?  

Patrick Boylan

Where are you from  

Glengormley formally off Norglen Parade

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Thanks for the memories !!! Great site just to browse at some of the old familiar names lol Take care all & keep smiling .

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February 8th 2007
01:13:39 PM
What is your name?  

denis montgomery

Where are you from  

norglen drive

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great site i live on norglen drive 35 years ago i live in blackpool now use to swim in the cooler icey cold but geat fun my friends where peter black frankie barns jim barns ricky devine if anyone nos me love to here from them monty

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January 5th 2007
09:03:14 PM
What is your name?  

TC

Where are you from  

TL

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Happy New Year all. Let's go for 2007

   
 
December 6th 2006
12:31:06 PM
What is your name?  

loretta

Where are you from  

belfast

Please enter your comments  

i went to this school wee geg D] D] D]

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September 25th 2006
05:32:31 PM
What is your name?  

jim magee

Where are you from  

formerly monagh crescent

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JUST BROWSING THROUGH THE SITE AND SEEN BIG ROB MCMULLANS NAME, IS THIS THE SAME BIG ROB WHO JUMPED OF THE ROOF OF NUMBER 5 ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT 35 YEARS AGO....SURELY NOT...ANYONE REMEMBER THE SOD FIGHTS IN THE CRESCENT....OH HAPPY DAYS.. AWWWW BACLKE YO GEEZER LOL

   
 
September 21st 2006
08:38:55 PM
What is your name?  

rob mc mullan

Where are you from  

monagh cresent turf

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hope 2 here from u

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September 14th 2006
07:10:19 PM
What is your name?  

sally mc queen brothers name mc mullan

Where are you from  

monagh cresant

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brilliant site thanks 2 mariead mc gurk for the info on it living in london love 2 hear form any i that knows us married 2 patsy mccrory (digger} my husband lived ardmonagh gardens love 2 hear from u

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September 6th 2006
06:20:47 PM
What is your name?  

Ned Toner

Where are you from  

Atticall in the Mourne Mountains close to Kilkeel

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Great site.The club is a credit to all of its members,coaches,Boxers and supporters.Tell Michael Hawkins the Mourne All Black Boxers from Glassdrumman Kilkeel are looking for some sparing.He can contact me atthis e-mail.

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September 4th 2006
05:42:10 PM
What is your name?  

Eileen Hillick

Where are you from  

Toronto Canada

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enjoyed looking at the site again, hello to the Burns family from Canada. raised in Norglen Road for 10 yrs and moved to Toronto Canada,

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August 20th 2006
07:50:39 PM
What is your name?  

Peggy Mccabe (nieces from Glasgow)

Where are you from  

Norglen Parade

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Enjoyed all the old photo's. and want to thank Father Wallace for all he has done for our families.

   
 
August 20th 2006
07:47:12 PM
What is your name?  

Peggy Mccabe (and neices from Glasgow)

Where are you from  

Norglen Parade

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Enjoyed your website from Glasgow. Here on holiday saw many happy memories in the pictures. Thanks to Father Wallace for everything he has done for our families.

   
 
June 26th 2006
05:06:24 PM
What is your name?  

Rita McManus (Formley magee)

Where are you from  

Randalstown

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Well done what a site

   
 
June 24th 2006
10:48:14 PM
What is your name?  

Micky Reilly

Where are you from  

Ardmonagh Gardens

Please enter your comments  

if any body has any pic's of the Ardmonagh crowd plz send them in!
umn A

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June 19th 2006
07:44:17 PM
What is your name?  

Eddie Mcauley

Where are you from  

18 Monagh Crescent...now lagmore

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Well done david magee great site.....it was great to see some old photographs of the truf ,loved the one of the coolers good times

   
 
June 12th 2006
08:43:08 PM
What is your name?  

Rita Carlin

Where are you from  

Turf Lodge

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I grew up in Norglen Road now living in Norglen Parade. My Maiden name is Mc Kendry. Id be interested to here from anyone who was a member of Holy Trinity girl Guides. I was one of the first members and I am still involved. its our 40th Anniversary this year and it would be great to here from other if they have any stories theyd like to share. also if theres any one who attended Cross and passion school in 1968-69 class 4B. would be great to hear from anyone.
think this site is great way to keep in touch with people from that past think we should make the most of it. hope to here from you all soon
take care and god bless
Rita Carlin

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June 9th 2006
05:36:09 PM
What is your name?  

Chrissie

Where are you from  

turf lodge

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The telephone number needs changed, it has got 1 digit too many

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June 6th 2006
08:50:11 PM
What is your name?  

Tracy (Daley) Emanoff

Where are you from  

Bloomington, MN, U.S.A.

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Does anyone know Sharon or Christine McAuley? I think they have different last names now but they grew up in Turf Lodge. If so, please give them my e-mail. I am trying to find them. Thank you.

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June 1st 2006
10:14:21 PM
What is your name?  

Paul and Adrienne Maguire

Where are you from  

Dundrod

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Matt may I first congratulate you on your explicit manner of how you so easily make those around you feel at ease and somewhat special and loved and cered about,it is your easy going manner that makes people feel you have known them all there lives,and theres an almost uncle/grandfather[ha,ha]type of bond with you, I Paul was personelly put at ease in your pressence and your words of praise and comfort just wiped away all my thoughts and feelings and my ability to hold a conversation with you was so easy, if there is anyone who has to read this e.mail and has anything to with nominations for Bishop or cardinal,or indeed any ranking representitive within the catholic church,please attach this and I am sure orther e.mails ,as part of ant resumy that that may need posted, because in my honest opinion this Man is what catholasism represents, unselfishnes and free will,Matt you are a living Saint. GOD BLESS.Paul Maguire

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May 25th 2006
07:01:14 PM
What is your name?  

Paula McIlwrath

Where are you from  

Turf Lodge.

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My Thanks to Matt Wallace for the lovely moving funeral mass , and support he gave to myself and my family after my fathers death..

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May 19th 2006
12:50:22 AM
What is your name?  

margaret mccann AKA beaver morris

Where are you from  

Poleglass- formely from norglen gardens

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I would just like to say how sorry and sad i am to hear about the death of Angela Murray. I knew Angela (nee Wylie) from school and remember her well. She was a lovely girl, full of fun and had a smile for everyone. She had a great personality; wonderful sense of humour and she made us all laugh frequently.
I can visualise Angela quite clearly in my mind, just as she was all those years ago. Always bubbly and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time.

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