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Denise Schaible
December 10, 2013
I like so many others are deeply sadden by the sudden loss of Mark Finlay. I met Dr. Finaly in 1993 when I first arrived at Armstrong. I was a Science Major (Chemistry) and didn't think much of History. My thoughts soon changed as Mark explained all there was to know about a German Chemist named Justus Liebig. After that I was hooked and got my own minor in History.
Thank you Dr. Finlay for having the passion you had for the History of Science and for Inspiring So Many More along the way.
My thoughts are with your family and know that he will be truly missed.
Kitty Heard
December 3, 2013
Professor Finlay created a unique environment for his Honors kids, full of humor, curiosity, and respect. As nurturing a spirit he had for his uni family, he had even more for his real family, so it is to his beautiful wife and sons that my heart goes out to.
I thoroughly enjoyed the chats about books and music I had with Dr. Finlay throughout my years at AASU, it's a huge loss for present and future students that they won't get to experience his bolstering enthusiasm and proudly geeky humor. He was simply a deeply good, deeply intelligent, guy.
Paul Maggioni
November 11, 2013
Took European history from Professor Finlay in 1993 when he first began at Armstrong. Our paths randomly crossed at intermittent intervals for years afterwards. His death is a real shock. What I remember most about him was a wry smile and his friendliness. He was a very good teacher and always encouraged his students to think. I said a rosary for his soul when I heard he passed. God bless his family.
Barbara Hahn
November 11, 2013
I miss Mark.
Mary Thornton
October 23, 2013
Dr. Finlay was a mentor and a friend. I was a little lost when I started school at AASU, but he not only gave me a home in the Honors Program, but as I was an older student, he also gave me a mission to lead and serve. His guidance and wisdom then helped inform my later choices, so he has had a huge impact on my life. My husband liked to call him 'The Codfather', because of a book we used in one of his classes, and because his opinion was so very important to me. There is a hole in this world that cannot be filled by anyone else. My condolences to his family and to all the students and scholars who will never have the privilege of knowing him.
Christy S
October 21, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Finaly's passing. I was visiting my mom in Savannah and saw his obituary in the paper. I graduated from AASU in 1997. He was an excellent teacher and was passionate about the subject matter that he taught. He was a tough but fair teacher. His set high expectations for his students. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
David Vail
October 20, 2013
I'm completely in shock. I will miss Mark's brilliance as a scholar, wisdom as an instructor, and heart for people.
I am so thankful for his life and legacy as historian, father, and friend. I'm so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to his family and those closest to him.
Richard Horah
October 18, 2013
I just learned of Mark's death and was deeply saddened by the news. Mark and I worked together at Armstrong for 12 years. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Pat Munday
October 18, 2013
I was flattened at hearing the news of Mark's death. Mark was a wonderful colleague and scholar, and my heart goes out to his family. We became acquainted in the late 1980s as I was finishing up doctoral work on Liebig and Mark was beginning his. Through conversations about agricultural history, academia, and — yes — music, I got to know Mark as a friend and looked forward to seeing him at professional meetings. Though Mark is gone, may his legacy live on with his family, Armstrong State, and the profession.
Steve and Maria Jodis
October 18, 2013
In our years in Savannah and at Armstrong we have so many fond memories of so many events with Mark and Kelly. Mark was always so kind in sharing his knowledge and insight and was a friend in so many ways. From workouts together with Armstrong faculty, to watching Armstrong sporting teams, to conversations about our kids activities and discussions about our work as Assistant Dean's he will be greatly missed and remembered often. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Kelly, and the boys.
Robert Porter
October 17, 2013
A gentle man. The fruits of his labors live after him. May his soul be bound up in the bundle of life forever. He is missed.
Mattie (Martha) Decker
October 16, 2013
I am stricken by the news of our loss of Mark Finlay. I had emailed him today and received word back by phone call from the college. We met on Ossabaw Island in 2010 and shared a love for the island, and history of coastal Georgia and many individuals who worked to preserve it. Last spring I met his Honors students at the regional conference, here in Kentucky, and it is clear his legacy is beyond our knowing, the individuals his life has touched. I give thanks for his life and I send my deepest sympathy and care to his wife, children, mother and sister, and of course to all of his colleagues and students.
October 15, 2013
Mark was a great friend and scholar. He will be missed.
Charles Manning
October 15, 2013
My prayers and condolences to his beloved family. The world is a better place for having had him here and we are all better for having known him!
Melissa Walker
October 14, 2013
I was proud to call Mark Finlay a friend. He was a superb historian and and one of the finest human beings I've known. I am so sorry for his family's loss.
Kendra Smith-Howard
October 14, 2013
My deepest condolences to all those who loved Mark Finlay. Whenever I crossed paths with him at ASEH or Ag History meetings, I was impressed by his dedication to the practice of history, his curiosity, and his kindness. What a tremendous loss for the historical profession, his university, and those closest to him. I'm very sorry to hear this news.
Gabriel Rosenberg
October 14, 2013
This is a terrible loss. Mark was a great scholar and a gentle, generous soul. My condolences to his loved ones.
Philip Frana
October 14, 2013
I followed after Mark in the History of Technology & Science program at Iowa State University. He left some awfully big shoes to fill.
I'll never forget the our summer NEH Institute field trip to the corn genomics lab. Mark was conspicuously absent, up until the last minute, when he proudly rode up and joined us. Just another excuse to put 30 miles on his bicycle. This man was as alive as they get.
October 14, 2013
Our sympathies to the wife and family of Dr. Mark Finlay - a scholar, a mastet teacher and splendid human being. Mark interviewed me here at Marshwrack about a book he was doing on the Georgia Coast. I have rarely met a researcher who was as through and ask all the hard questions about his subject. Amstrong University, Georgia and the nation have suffered a grevious loss. I hope his family will be able in some way to recover from their loss.
Fred Marland, Ph.D. retired
Darien, GA
Scott Randolph
October 14, 2013
Mark was the epitome of a mentor, be they a student, a colleague or a freshly-minted Ph.D. I will be ever grateful for his kindness to me as I learned the ropes of the academy, and his enthusiasm for the work of others. We have all lost so much in Mark's sudden passing.
Brittany Holman
October 13, 2013
Dr. Finlay helped me see my potential and didn't ever let me take the easy way out. I am grateful for his advice, his instruction, and his friendship through my years at Armstrong. I appreciated that were were able to stay in touch over the last 6 years as well. As I teach my own students, I hope that I can share with them the passion and excitement for learning new things and challenging that Dr. Finlay shared with me.
Ann Greene
October 13, 2013
I knew Mark through ASEH and SHOT. He was a good colleague. My prayers go out to his wife, sons and family, and to his university community.
Cindy Crooks-Eckenrod
October 13, 2013
My sincere sympathies to you Kelly and your boys.
Jan Glandon
October 13, 2013
Mark's wife Kelly and I have been friends since high school. I knew it would be someone special that Kelly would marry and I was not wrong. I only had the opportunity to chat with Mark a couple of times, but can still remember some of the things he told me to this day! He was so smart and funny, just like Kelly! Sending love to you and the boys...
Christopher Lupke
October 12, 2013
I'm very saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. He was a great scholar and colleague. We knew each other at Grinnell College a long time ago, but my impression of him is as clear as it is fond. My sincerely condolences to his family.
Dean's Retreat on Skidaway Island, October 2008
George Shields
October 12, 2013
Mark was a fantastic person and I greatly enjoyed working with him during my years at Armstrong. He was a great academic, and a kind and gentle soul. I will never forget how kind he and Kelly were to me during this time. The world is a better place because Mark was in it, but it is sadder today because he left us too soon.
October 12, 2013
Dear Kelly, Please accept our deepest sympathy for your family's loss. We
were not able to spend any measurable time with him, but he was always with us through you and the boys. I can still remember meeting him for the first time when you were married in Ames Iowa. What a wonderful day it was. Your dad Chuck Applegate was beside himself with Marks great looks and intelligence. Your dad would be devastated if he was still with us. You will always be in our hearts. Dick and Mary Jo Mullen ,
M&D Moore
October 12, 2013
Our sincere sympathy and condolences. This tragic loss affects the academic and local communities. Fond memories and his good works remain.
Rob Pirro
October 12, 2013
A terrible shock and a terrible loss. Mark's gentleness of spirit, his sense of humor, and his engaging intellect will be greatly missed. Our most heartfelt condolences to Kelly and the boys.
Julia Schmidt-Pirro
October 12, 2013
Das schoenste Denkmal,
das ein Mensch bekommen kann,
steht in den Herzen seiner Mitmenschen.
Albert Schweizer
Glenda
October 12, 2013
My thoughts of Dr. Finlay are of a knowledgeable compassionate leader at Armstrong.
Mitch Blower
October 12, 2013
Sharon,
I am sorry for your loss. Having known your Dad so well and also that Mark was a chip off the ole block, he was a kind and giving soul.
Peace to you,
Mitch Blower
Pauline Jeffers
October 12, 2013
Dear Sharon, I am so sorry about your loss, may God's love comfort you throughout the coming days and months.
Monica Rausch
October 12, 2013
My deepest condolences to Mark and his family, and I know the Armstrong community, too, must be reeling from this loss. Mark was an incredibly kind and genuine person and a brilliant scholar who--as can be seen in this guestbook--reached many students. I'm so saddened. My thoughts go out to his wife and children.
J W
October 11, 2013
I can trace a lot of what I've built in the last five years to a crucial moment when Dr. Finlay knew to shove me—hard—in the right direction. I was dithering over options and considering staying longer at Armstrong, when Dr. Finlay told me, in no uncertain terms, that this would be last semester and it was time to move on to grad school. I'd met him within the first twenty minutes of arriving on campus, and he knew, after a lifetime of academic advising and mentoring, how and when to push a stubborn student. Although angry at the time, it turned out to be the best advice I've ever received. Eight months after this conversation, I took an internship that led to my dream job. Without that tough love, I don't know where I'd be. I'm sad to see him taken so soon and broken-hearted to know he won't be able to push others in the right direction—even if they didn't know it for years.
Alexis Mundy
October 11, 2013
I am so incredibly shocked and saddened by this news. Dr. Finlay encouraged me to take a fantastic Masters course at Armstrong. He also saw most of my performances with The Collective Face Theatre Ensemble, and always asked "when is the next show, Alexis?" I will absolutely miss receiving his encouraging e-mails asking when I'll take another course. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to his wife and children and the rest of his family. You are all in my thoughts during this time of deep sorrow.
Michelle Hopkins
October 11, 2013
He was my academic advisor for the PCL program and he was so diligent and so proud of the success of program. My last image of him was when I caught him in the hallway after leaving his office. I pointed and said Dr . Finlay and he responded with a smile on his face. I lost my brother this year and I want to say that I understand what it is like to lose a loved one. May Jehovah God be with him and his family. Death is not forever. My deepest condolences.
Faustina Smith
October 11, 2013
Mark will be missed on campus. Although I did not see him often, I knew him as a man who cared deeply for both the welfare of his students and for the advancement of knowledge. Such people are priceless and rare.
Danny Keane
October 11, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charles Estes
October 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was saddened to hear of the news. I enjoyed his classes in the 90's.
Darrin McCullough
October 11, 2013
Mark was an outstanding scholar, husband, and father. I have many good memories of time spent with him and his family. His premature loss is truly tragic and I know his family is devastated. I wish them the best in these difficult days, and the many difficult days to come.
Angela Grosse
October 11, 2013
Mark will be missed by family and friends. His legacy of learning will continue to echo through the hearts and minds of those fortunate to have known him. My deepest sympathies for his family.
Mary
October 11, 2013
This news is incredibly sad, I am so sorry to hear it.
October 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Dr. Finlay. He stands out, in my college memories, as a passionate teacher who loved history and who had a keen sense of humor! I learned a great deal from his History class. Sending prayers and strength to his family.
Sincerely,
Nickolette McCafferty
Megan Iorio
October 11, 2013
Dr. Finlay did so much to help me while I was a student at AASU. I have so many fond memories of him and the Honors Program that he founded. He really had such a positive impact on the lives of so many, and we were lucky to have him at AASU. I enjoyed staying in touch with him after college and will miss those emails from him. He will be missed, but his legacy will not be forgotten. My sincere sympathy to his wife, sons, and family; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Samanthis Smalls
October 11, 2013
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Dr. Finlay's passing. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues; you are all in my prayers.
Robert Krause
October 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies and wishes for peace and healing to Mark's entire family. Mark was my friend, my teammate and a superb human being. His sense of humor, warmth and gentle curiosity will be in my memory always. Best Regards, RCK (Grinnell '83)
Paris Ross
October 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I always enjoyed my conversations with Dr. Finlay about Iowa.
Jennifer Calver White
October 11, 2013
Dr. Finlay became my adviser when I entered into the Honors Program in 2001. I was a health science major and recently married. We didn't have much in common at the time, as I have never been much of a history buff. He won me over during a history course lecture on how cod led to the discovery of America. The lecture ended with him passing around cod for everyone to taste. He had a unique sense of humor that made a subject that I wasn't fond of extremely interesting. He became a great influence in my life. I already had a job in my field through my in-laws company when I presented my practicum, yet he continued to take the time to encourage me and praise me for my successes. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Canas Blackston
October 11, 2013
I was privelged to have Dr. Finlay as a teacher during my years at Armstrong. What I remember most was that he always pushed me academically and that i could always count on him to point me to something else to read regardless of what I was working on. Your family will be in my prayers in the days ahead.
Lori
October 11, 2013
I met Dr. Finlay in 1992 when I entered Armstrong State College. He showed me the importance of a degree in History. He led by example and displayed the highest professionalism. In 2001, I served as a research assistant and witnessed first-hand the rigors of publishing he endured in the completion of his book. Growing American Rubber is a great legacy of his intellect, understanding, and message. He recommended that I attend graduate school. I complete that program in December and dedicate my successes to the academic seeds of courage he planted in me. I will miss you very much, Dr. Finlay. Rest in peace knowing you were indeed, loved dearly.
Ebru, Mehmet, Selin, Kerem Caglayan
October 11, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Finlay Family. You will be in our prayers.
Carol Linskey
October 11, 2013
Remembrances from Green Mountain College, Vt. I am deeply saddened by our loss.
Michael Peagler
October 11, 2013
Wow, My deepest condolences to his family. Dr. Finlay was the first Armstrong Faculty member I met in 2010. He invited right in immediately advised me on my major. I thought what a cool intelligent down to earth guy. Didn't know he was the department head till later. Very personable, humble, and likable. To those of us who are left love and cherish who you have while you have them. In a split second they could be gone. Thank you Dr. Finlay for your time and service to humanity, education and the betterment of us all.
Jackie Gryczan
October 11, 2013
I was heartsick when I heard the news of Mark. You have all been in my prayers for comfort and strength.
May you be uplifted and carried today with all the outpouring of support that will surround your family at Mark's memorial service.
My deepest sympathy.
Canas Blackston
October 11, 2013
I was privelged to have Dr. Finlay as a teacher during my years at Armstrong. He always pushed me to be better academically. What i will remember most is that he was always available to help me and he was constantly giving me something else interesting to read. Your entire family will be in my prayers in the days ahead.
Katy, Megan, & Logan Nussbaum
October 11, 2013
Although we did not know Mark, my children were close to Greyson. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rachel Street
October 11, 2013
Dr. Finlay was an exceptional and challenging professor. At the time it always seemed much more difficult than we would have liked, but he taught me to keep fighting and for that I will always be appreciative. He knew I could be better and I feel privileged to have known him and to have been taught and advised by him for the first two years of my undergraduate degree at AASU. To his wife and sons, please know there is someone across the Atlantic who is thinking of you and remembering Dr. Finlay.
William Brock
October 11, 2013
I shall always remember the great time we had together in Germany in 1995. Mark was a brilliant historian of agricultural chemistry. His sudden passing is a great loss to scholarship.
Seth Kovensky
October 11, 2013
Kelly - Sarah, the kids and I are all so sorry for you and your family's tragic loss; Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Wainwright
October 11, 2013
My sympathies to Dr. Finlay's family. He touched so many lives as an educator. May we all inspire to his level of dedication and devotion to family and lifelong learning.
Laura Sherman
October 10, 2013
I am stunned. So sorry to hear of his passing. What a great man. I so enjoyed my short time working with Dr. Finlay. Prayers for the his family in this time of mourning. ~Laura Sherman
Elizabeth Proctor
October 10, 2013
I only had one class with Dr. Finlay, but enjoyed it a great deal. I am sad to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his family.
October 10, 2013
Our deepest condolences and prayers for all of you. We will miss Mark at the tennis court cheering Greyson and the team.
Hemal and Prakash Patel
Charla Childers
October 10, 2013
As a graduate student in the Professional Communication & Leadership program, I appreciated & benefited from Dr. Finlay's commitment to & support of me and my fellow classmates. It will be bittersweet when many of us graduate this coming May & he will not be there to see it. He made a tremendous impact on too many to count & he will be sorely missed. My condolences go out to his loved ones as well as wishes for peace, strength, and love during these difficult days.
Natalie von Loewenfeldt
October 10, 2013
What an honor it has been to know you.
To be your student and consider you a friend.
What a loss.
Kelly, you and the boys are in my thoughts and in my heart.
Dorothee Mertz-Weigel
October 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you, your sons, and your family.
Rob Topping
October 10, 2013
Kelly, Greyson, and Ellis - our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Finlays. Mark was something special that one does not find often these days. Grounded, wise, inquisitive, and always caring. Truly an old soul. He will be sorely missed by his many friends from Athens, Ohio.
Debra Moorshead
October 10, 2013
Dear Kelly, we are so dreadfully sorry to hear about Mark. Our thoughts are with you and the boys, with love from Debra, Jeremy, Leo, Freddy and Amelia Moorshead
October 10, 2013
Kelly, All my heart is with you at this time. Love, Claudia Curry
Stephen Saxton
October 10, 2013
Mark was an encouraging and gentle man. Our world is in need of more people like Him. I pray his boys are comforted by his legacy of hard work and commitment, and I hope they always remember his passion for them.
Alexandra Thompson
October 10, 2013
My thoughts are with Mark's family at this difficult time. He was a remarkable person and will be sorely missed.
Deb Fleming Ritter, Grinnell '81
October 10, 2013
I am remembering Mark from our days together at Grinnell. He was an amazing golfer that hung out with us swimmers. His warm ways and friendly smile are his legacy that I will always remember about him. With deep sympathy to his family and friends, I wish you inner peace and healing.
October 10, 2013
Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know I am thinking of you.
Donna Butler
Diana Morrison
October 10, 2013
Kelly,
In prayer for peace for you and the boys. What a honor to know your family.
Diana Morrison
Sara Longabegrer
October 10, 2013
Dr. Finlay left a great impression on me. I appreciate him being the kind of teacher he was. He really cared about his students and pushed them to the next level of learning.
Daniel Skidmore-Hess
October 10, 2013
May his family find comfort at this time and may his memory be a blessing. Mark is already so greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him.
October 10, 2013
Mark Finlay really left a mark and big shoes. we have worked with him for the past decade on the project to restore the Edison Botanic Research Lab in Fort Myers Florida. We know Mark as a dedicated academic, wonderful educator, good person and friend. Chris Pendleton, President, Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Annabel Tudor
October 10, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Finlay family. As one of Mark's Agricultural History colleagues, I must say his contribution to the society was immense, and he will be truly missed.
Mark Farley
October 10, 2013
Mark was a great classmate of mine. We were always put in the same homeroom. He was always 1 stroke ahead of me on the golf course. We recently met in Marco Island at the "Beaulapaloza" which was a fun outing with 11 other classmates from high school. The palooza will never be the same. Rest in piece my friend and we will pray for all of people grieving during this sad time.
Debra Miller
October 10, 2013
Kelly,Greyson,Ellis and Dee,
You all are in our thoughts. Take comfort in the many happy times you were together and know others care.
Debra Miller & Jim Grecni
Susan Parker Shortill
October 10, 2013
Thank you so much for your lectures, your humor, and your humanity...you will be greatly missed
Laura Pell Hutsel
October 10, 2013
I am saddened to hear about this man's death. Thank you for being a great teacher, a great adviser for the honor's program, and allowing us to cook chili in your kitchen for a cook off for AASU day.
I will be praying for Mrs. Finlay and the boys.
June Hopkins
October 10, 2013
Mark will be missed for a long time to come by his friends and colleagues at Armstrong. But his life can serve as a model for all of us - his enthusiasm for learning and teaching, his love for his family, and his loyal friendship. But I will especially miss his gentle demeanor that calmed so many troubled waters.
Andy Lewis
October 10, 2013
The world has lost a thought leader and truly wonderful educator. You will be missed Dr. Finlay.
Beth Palmer-Stewart
October 10, 2013
Dear Kelly, Greyson, and Ellis,
We were all stunned when we heard about Mark's tragic death. When I called Allison in Spain, all she could say was, "I have to speak to Greyson!" Words cannot describe the sadness and loss that we feel and the sympathy that we have for you and your family. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Greyson, Allison sends a big hug from Spain.
Beth Palmer-Stewart
October 10, 2013
Kelly, Greyson, and Ellis,
We were so stunned when we heard about Mark's sudden death. When I called Allison in Spain, all she could say was, "I have to talk to Greyson." We are so very sorry for your loss and words cannot begin to express our hearfelt sympathy.Please let us know if we can help you in any way. Greyson, Allison sends a special hug from Spain.
Becky Jordan
October 10, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Mark's death. I always looked forward to hearing from him, because he always had some interesting question for me to research here in ISU's Special Collections. My sympathy to you, Kelly, and the boys.
Lacy Holmes
October 10, 2013
This is such tragic news. Dr. Finlay helped me through a very rough time in my academic career. He made it possible for me to get ahead when I was behind due to health issues. I am forever grateful to him and his contribution to my academia as well as the entire AASU student body and faculty. I pray that peace will find his family during this time.
Emily Odom Camden
October 10, 2013
Dr. Finlay was an intergral part of my time at Armstrong. He was a great man, and I pray for his family in this time of loss.
Robert Batchelor
October 10, 2013
We all feel this as a terrible loss. Mark was generous and thoughtful. His work both as a scholar and in the community provided a rare model to follow. Bob, Sari, Nate and Sage
Kim Fuller
October 10, 2013
I met Mark this past September in Plains at the Plains Bed and Breakfast...Such a warm spirit. I offer his family my prayers.
Treva Fitzgerald
October 10, 2013
What I remember most about him was his smile and humor. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family, Friends and AASU Family.
Carmen Giunta
October 10, 2013
I met Mark in person for the first time on Saturday, and his sudden loss saddens me greatly. How much more must his family and his Armstrong family miss him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Jan Williams
October 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are for the family. It was our pleasure to meet you on your trip to Plains.
George and Jan Williams
Ido Friedman
October 10, 2013
I am sorry for the loss of Mark Finlay. I was introduce to him by his wife Kelly who plays with me at Savannah Winds. Our prayers to the family and friends. Dr. Ido Friedman
Terri Brown Patillo Class of '83
October 10, 2013
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, friends, faculty, and students of Dr. Finlay.
October 10, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. OUr thoughts are with you all at this time.
Sharon and Bill Eswine
Carter
October 10, 2013
We are heartbroken at the loss of this lovely, lovely man. Our hearts go out to Kelly, Greyson and Ellis. May God sustain you in this most difficult time. Annette, Ken, Solon, Anna Rose
Murray Silver
October 10, 2013
Dr. MARK FINLAY, was a gentleman, scholar and outstanding individual! He was brilliant, caring and devoted to Armstrong! He will be missed greatly! May God Bless Him, Keep Him and Hold Him in His Palm.
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