12-26-2006, 22:48
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The Machinist
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Gerald Ford Dies
Gerald Ford just passed away.
Just caught this on all the news channels. Nothing in print yet.
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12-26-2006, 22:57
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Area Commander
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Yep, watching it right now on FOX news.
President Ford dead at 93.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/...e_us/obit_ford
I'm proud, to be able to call a man like this, "Brother", and ask the Supreme Architect of the Universe to guide him and watch over his family.
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12-26-2006, 22:57
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Yep, it is on Drudge and all of the major networks.
The world is a lesser place without him.
RIP, Sir. Prayers out.
Thank you for your service.
TR
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12-26-2006, 23:00
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RIP President Ford.
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12-26-2006, 23:18
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RIP Mr. President
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12-26-2006, 23:37
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Rest in Peace, President Ford. Thank you.
Pat
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12-27-2006, 05:09
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RIP President Ford
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12-27-2006, 07:32
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RIP, Mr. President.
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12-27-2006, 08:42
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Rest in Peace Mr President.
The world truly is a lesser place without you here.
Crip
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12-27-2006, 10:22
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I imagine there will be a frequent shouting of "FORE!!!!!" in Heaven now.
Rest in Peace.
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12-27-2006, 10:30
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In pace requiescat Sir. Thank you for your service to our nation!
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12-27-2006, 10:41
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RIP, Mr. President.
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12-27-2006, 15:51
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RIP, Mr President.
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01-02-2007, 17:28
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Rest in peace, Mr. President.
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01-02-2007, 17:50
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Area Commander
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Ford
Thank You, for Your service. (The Bells are tolling here for You.)
RIP,
Holly
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