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Diane Simmons Obituary
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McKell Swain
September 17, 2020
Diane sounds like a loving and selfless woman, and I bet George was great too. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of their family and friends who still mourn this loss. We will never forget.
August 11, 2019
Diane did not die in vain aboard Flight 77.
Caitlin Feste
October 6, 2016
Miss you. Thinking of you and George.
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December 18, 2012
To The Family,
Although it's been 11 years since the horrific day of 9/11 occurred, the horror and pain of it all is still fresh in our minds. I do not know your family but, I am ever so sorry for your losses.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry of NC
Lei's I put on Diane & George names at 9/11 National Memorial WTC
Freddy Helm
September 12, 2012
Hey Di miss you and George very much think about u guys every day, Miss You Love Freddy
My beautiful sister's
Freddy Helm
January 13, 2012
Miss you on your 65th Birthday today and everyday
Freddy Helm
December 25, 2011
Miss you today and always.
Miss all your great Christmas meals.
Tricia Ficarella
December 23, 2011
Wish you were here to celebrate Christmas with us. Miss you.
Tricia Ficarella
September 12, 2011
I know you're watching over us from heaven. Your family misses you so very much. You would be so happy & proud of all your grandchildren.
Miss you always.
Tricia & Andy
Freddy Helm
September 11, 2011
Diane 10 years have gone by it feels like only yesterday, I miss you guys and think about you today and everyday.
Went to a beautiful service today at the Pentagon and I put a nice Hawaiian orchid lei on the beautiful memorial benches that are dedicated to you and George. Love and miss you...
Terry MCMAHON
September 11, 2011
Always in our hearts.
Melinda Reinertson-Schnur
May 1, 2011
God Bless you and God Bless America
Freddy Helm
September 11, 2009
Diane miss you and George today and everyday. Think of you every single day thanks for being my big sister, love and miss you.
Andy Ficarella
September 10, 2009
Diane and George had a unique ability to always make you feel at home, when you were with them. No matter where that was. They had initiated a yearly family gathering in 1992 at Rehoboth Beach at Easter time, that continues today. It is because of this gathering that Trish and I had decided to retire in that area. We try to emulate ourselves after them by continuing to share their legacy, by keeping the family traditions alive and well. Thanks to you and George for the love that you gave. We miss you both.
Peggy Childers
September 8, 2009
To the family of Diane Simmons:
Diane gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. My deepest sympathy to you. We must never forget!
Peggy Childers
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September 5, 2009
We are doing a project in my history class from 9/11 and we each got a name of a person who died on that day and I got you. I hope I can show the world how amazing you were.
Doug Abraham
January 13, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
TRICIA FICARELLA
September 11, 2008
ALWAYS MISSING YOU.
LOVE TRICIA
Tricia Ficarella
April 20, 2008
Thinking of you and George alot these days. Sure do miss you guys. Andy & I had house built down in Lewes, Delaware the town next to Rehoboth. We'll be retiring there next year when Andy turns 55. If it wasn't for you and George we would not have known about this great Southern Delaware community. Wish you were here to enjoy this time with us. Love & miss you, Tricia
Freddy Helm
January 13, 2008
Well Diane another birthday today for you and my 60th was two weeks ago I wish you and George were still here to celabrate with me I miss you guys today and think about you everyday. I had a hard time dealing with that awful day 9/11 but things have gotten better after talking about it in therapy, you know me never could handle loss. Thanks for being my big sister and never giving up on me, even when times were not going good for me and I was ready to give up on myself.
They are building a national memorial at the WTC site with all the names of people lost on 9/11 you guys will be remembered always.
LOVE FREDDY
Doug Abraham
January 13, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Marcie Reinertson
October 13, 2007
Ken and I were in Napa Valley CA on 9-11. We picked a restaurant we knew Diane and George would love and had a champagne toast to honor them. They were truly two of the finest people we have known.
Sharon
September 12, 2007
In memory..
Kathleen Lewis (aka McMahon)
September 11, 2007
I can't believe it has been 6 years....it all stillseems so real. I was going thru old pictures for Dad to put in a collage frame and came across quite a few of you. Pictures with Mom at our house, her wedding shower just family get togethers. As always you were smiling....I don't ever remember you not having a smile on your face. It was hard moving away from family and losing touch as I did. Although I will always have fond memories of spending time with you I feel a great sense of loss! I think of you often and back to days of yesteryear and smile. As always you are loved...
Tricia Ficarella
September 11, 2007
It's so hard to get through each and every day without you but even harder today on the 6th anniversary.
We miss you and all you meant to our family. Life does go on but it's not the same without you to enjoy it with. Miss you so much.
Tricia
Melinda schnur
September 10, 2007
I cannot believe it's been six years. I still think of you and George often and I still ask myself what you would do when faced with difficult decisions. I am expecting my first baby at the end of October. I hope I can instill the same values and powers of positive thinking that you have in me. I miss you both deeply.
Bruce Van Klaveren
August 13, 2007
I'm a Xerox employee and am at Leesburg as I write this. Though I didn't know George and Diane as "Xeroids", I heard about them in the loss on Sept 11. I just saw the the memorial plaque in "purple" (dormitory module). I was moved and wish I had know them. I've read many of the tributes to them on this web page...and I WISH I had the chance to meet them. They were very much loved, and I know they are very much missed by their families. For the family, I wish your family peace knowing how loved George and Diane were and knowing they will never be forgotten.
P Tabbernor
July 19, 2007
In memory....
kristine
June 9, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Leigh Ann Allred
April 28, 2007
Seems so unfair that your parents had to go out this way. I am so sorry for the loss of your parents/brother/sister/daughter/son/cousin........
Please know that all of America will forever keep Mr. & Mrs. Simmons in our prayers. So so sorry.
God Bless,
Tricia Ficarella
April 2, 2007
Here we go off to another Easter in Rehoboth...we'll be thinking of you and George as always...but especially at the beach. You are so dearly missed by all. Thanks for the memories and the wonderful traditions you left us.
Missing you,
Tricia
Patricia Ficarella
April 2, 2007
Here we go off to another Easter in Rehoboth...we'll be thinking of you and George as always...but especially at the beach. You are so dearly missed by all. Thanks for the memories and the wonderful traditions you left us.
Missing you,
Tricia
Marcie Reinertson
January 14, 2007
Happy Birthday Diane!
You are still missed so very much by your family and friends!
We think of you and George daily.
Thank you for all the love you shared with Melinda! You would be very proud of her as we are!
Freddy
January 13, 2007
Diane, another birthday your 60th it would have been a great one, I could have really poked fun with you turning 60. I miss you guys today and everyday you will be in my heart always.
Love Freddy
Robin D
January 13, 2007
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and George. I miss you so much. You, Karen and I would always celebrate our birthdays together at a kick off meeting! Thank you for being a friend.
Tricia Ficarella
January 11, 2007
Diane's 60th...
The years have gone by since you were taken from us...but we hold you close to us in our hearts and think about you today and always.
We will never forget your beautiful smile and laughter.
Tricia, Andy & Joe
1/13/07
Ken R and George Simmons
Melinda Reinertson-Schnur
December 6, 2006
Mom and George:
During both amazing and difficult times in my life I realize you are with me. You helped me to be a strong woman. I love and cherish you and George as much as my own parents. My heart still aches for you both. I miss being a part of the truly beautiful family you created and nurtured. Now that I have a family of my own, I promise you I will try to create as wonderful and loving an environment for them as you did for your family. I know their memories will last a lifetime and that you live on in each and every one of them. I promise you I will try to spread love and joy to everyone that I meet as you did. Thank you for touching my life so deeply. I wouldn't be who I am or where I am in life without you.
tucker mundy
October 1, 2006
hello diane and family,the pictures of you and your husband are beautiful.those are some smiles!talk about patriotic,love the red white and blue.someone please tell me was this a 4th of july party?this sept.11th i went down to hampton va.to a mem.day of remembrance,which included some residents of hampton who were killed in past wars.one of them was a marine i served with in viet nam.so being in virgina this year was special since you and some of your family have lived there for sometime.thought of you often.to trica freddy and family when your feeling down just take a look at diane and georges picture and think of the the good times you had with them its bound to help!!!god bless, tucker
sharon
September 14, 2006
Diane, you will never be forgotten! Rest in peace, we know you are in God's hands.
September 14, 2006
George and Diane
Donna Long
September 12, 2006
Yesterday was a tough day. Five years sounds like such a long time but it still feels like yesterday we were gathered at the house for dinner the day before your trip to Kauai to bury Pop-Pop. You had to get your last hugs and kisses from the kids before your trip. Little did we know...
You were an amazing lady. How you were able to do everything you did is still beyond me. Your sense of family continues on thru your sons and grandchildren. You have taught them well. You were ALWAYS there for the kids, Kevin and me (and everyone else for that matter). You taught me how to make a really good pot-roast with dumplings -- you and I both know Kevin is so thankful for that! I miss our dinner get-togethers, I miss our family time together, I miss our shopping time together, I miss your girlfriends, I miss your special projects, I miss you on the kids' birthdays, I miss your wise words of support and love, I miss your hugs, I miss your smile, I miss you telling me that "everything will work out, let's have a glass of wine," I miss watching you with your grandchildren and the special bond you had with each, I miss watching you with your sons and just hoping my children look at me the same way your sons looked at you, I miss your cooking, I miss your laundry help:) I miss our walks with the kids and dogs, I miss you at the kids’ lacrosse games, I miss our heated discussions. I miss you.
Freddy Helm
September 11, 2006
Diane I can't believe 5 years have gone by since that awful day,I think of you and George countless times every day. You were the best sister a brother could ask for I will always remember how you never gave up on me and the way you guys kept our family so close.You were an Angel on earth and people can see this just by reading what your friends and family have to say about you. THANK YOU for being my big sister, see you again in heaven someday, LOVE and MISS YOU Freddy
Doreen and Niall Crowe
September 11, 2006
Diane & George - As we now mark the 5 year anniversary of losing such wonderful people, we try to take solace in the fact that now Ed has joined you in heaven and there must be one GREAT cribbage game going on, along with some AWESOME golf! Friendships like yours and my parents are extremely special and rare and truly last eternity. Watch over Alice (MOM) and help her through the rough patches. Continue to send us the smiles in the sunshine, the tears of laughter in the rain, and your love in every breeze of wind, for we all feel you with us and miss you. Doreen & Niall (and the gang!)Crowe ~(Alice and Ed Whitlatch's daughter)
Paulette Darway
September 11, 2006
Diane & George,
Our friendship had barely began before it was taken so suddenly from us. We think of you often & of the hospitality you showed us when we visited your home with Alice & Ed. Every time we make your "artichoke dip, we remember how special you were. The Christmas card you sent with the golden lab "Bailey" on the front pops up out of "nowhere", & we know you are just dropping in to say hi. We miss the good times in Las Vegas & your smiling faces over dinner. Our Love & hugs to you both.
Chris & Paulette
Irene Byrne
September 11, 2006
Dear Diane,
I miss your beautiful smile and your love and caring for us all. We are sharing some of life's joyful events this year and you are truly missed. You're in my thoughts and prayers every day. God bless you and keep you. Love, Irene
Stacy & Rob Russo
September 8, 2006
Rob and I miss the two of you very much. Great memories of Diane and George remain in our hearts as Sept 11 approaches once again. You will always be in our heart and we love you very much
Tricia Ficarella
September 6, 2006
The past 5 years went by so very fast. I wish you were still here with us but I know that one day we'll all be together again.
I am thankful for all the wonderful memories of you and George to keep me going through the rough times.
One thing that comes to mind is the long walks we used to take on the boardwalk in Rehoboth. We had such good times there,lots of laughs, plenty of good food and just family fun...playing games, flying kites and of course shopping.
Miss you, love you. Tricia
tucker mundy
February 10, 2006
hello diane,thinking of you and the family. tucker
Tricia Ficarella
December 27, 2005
Missing you guys this Christmas and always. Love Tricia
tucker mundy
October 2, 2005
hello,diane the last time we spoke was out at aunt roses for maybe her 80th birthday.quite a few years ago.for those who may read this my godmother (aunt rose) and uncle john lived directly across the street from diane and her family.dianes brother and i and alot of our friends would play pool and listen to the music of the 60s in a big room that mr helm set up in their house.oh how special your mom and dad were.never complaing about how much time we would be down stairs singing dancing and playing pool.all this while we were teenagers.i dont know how they did it.i thank you diane for being the big sister to all of us.you being a couple years older would allways have the answers to our younger teenager problems.you are a special person no question about it.say hello to mom and dad aunt rose and uncle john i know you are all looking down on us. to freddy tricia andy and all your family think of you often.stay safe stay strong. tucker
Tricia Ficarella
August 22, 2005
Happy Anniversay Diane & George.
Together on Earth
Together in Heaven
Together Always
Tricia Ficarella
January 13, 2005
I miss you more than ever especially today on your birthday. I think of you throughout every single day. I miss your smile, your laugh, your advice, your love. You will be forever in my thoughts and in my heart. Tricia
September 11, 2004
9-11-04
Diane and George:
I can't believe it has been three years, the hurt feels never ending.
I heard the lyrics to a song, just after Sep 11, 2001:
ONE MORE DAY
ONE MORE TIME
ONE MORE SUNSET, MAYBE I'D BE SATISFIED
BUT THEN AGAIN
I KNOW WHAT IT WOULD DO
LEAVE ME WISHING STILL, FOR ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU
Unfortunately, we will not have one more day with you and George, we will only have the great traditions and memories to keep us going.
Love you and miss you.
August 22, 2004
To: Diane and George:
On Your 21st Wedding Anniversary
The Meaning
To love is to share life together
to build special plans just for two
To work side by side
and then smile with pride
As one by one, dreams all come true.
To love is to help and encourage
with smiles and sincere words of praise
To take time to share
to listen and care
In tender, affectionate ways.
To love is to have someone special
one who you can always depend
To be there through the years
sharing laughter and tears
As a partner, a lover, a friend.
To love is to make special memories
of moments you love to recall
Of all the good things
that sharing life brings
Love is the greatest of all.
I've learned the full meaning
of sharing and caring
and having my dreams all come true;
I've learned the full meaning
of being in love
by being and loving with you.
When I read this poem I thought of both of you. Your love for each other and your commitment to each other as couple, truly brings to meaning find your soul mate. We should all be so lucky to find our soul mates.
Diane Simmons
July 12, 2004
My name is Diane Simmons and on Sept 11 I too was flying, but from Flordia to California. I landed in Texas and I had to drive home to California. In the next weeks I received many emails from friends wondering if I was alive. They had seen my name and wasnt sure if it was me. I feel a closeness to Diane, we never met but so much in comon. She sounded like a great person and I'm very proud to have the same name.Love to the family and friends. I'm alway here if anyone needs me.
Tricia Ficarella
December 27, 2003
WE'RE ALL MISSING DIANE AND GEORGE ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THE HAPPY MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS'S PAST HAVE HELPED US GET THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR. DIANE AND GEORGE HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS THAT WE GO TO EVERYDAY TO REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER.
TRICIA,ANDY, STACY & JOE
Kathleen Lewis
September 12, 2003
I have many special memories of Diane that I will always cherish. One that is prominent in my mind is baking a cake for my Mom when she came home from the hospital after my sister was born. She let me do it all and there was a piece of the egg shell that fell into the batter...I happened to get that piece. As my God Mother she was very special anyway and I will always Love her. I know she and my Mom are looking down on all of us from Heavens loving gate. God Bless her memory and our families.
I Love You!
August 22, 2003
TO: Diane & George
Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary
greg baumgartner
August 15, 2003
hi, sorry about your loss
sincerley g.b.
Robin DeSonia
June 27, 2003
I think about you every day. You taught me how to be a better person and you were such a beautiful friend. I will never forget you.
January 13, 2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Love you, miss you.
Tricia Ficarella
December 6, 2002
I can't believe another "Santa Brunch" week-end is upon us. We miss Diane and George so very much. In their honor, we are carrying on this family tradition which they started many years ago. It will be difficult at times, but I'm sure that this is the way they would have wanted it. Food,family,laughs and wonderful memories. We love and miss you guys.
Tricia, Andy, Stacy, Joe & Rob
Karen Slattery
November 20, 2002
I miss you. Whenever I think of you I thank God how lucky I was to have you as a friend.
You have made this world a better place.
Karen
Jenny Ill
October 2, 2002
As everyone has said, Diane and George were great friends. Both made everyone they touched feel important and loved. They were two of my closest friends and I continue to miss them everyday. I have fond memories of our lunches, dinners, day trips in England, UNO, Bailey and Celeidh playing, cookie baking, philosophizing, etc. I will always think of them with great fondness in my heart. I wish the best for their children, grandchildren and other family members.
Robin DeSonia
October 2, 2002
I miss Diane and George everyday. They taught me how to be a better friend. I am thankful that I was blessed with knowing both of them. I shall always remember, Life Is Good.
Cary Knight
September 13, 2002
God bless the memory of George and Diane. My prayers are with their family and fiends.
Irene (Peters) Whalen
September 12, 2002
It's not easy to forget ones very first "best friend". I lived 2 doors from Diane growing up. We were too young to cross the street, so we had each other to play with. I have many fond memories of our childhood together. Our many clubs, Diane being older, she was always president. The Noel Road Shows for the March of Dimes were a summer event. I have so many pictures of the Noel Road gang as kids, the shows, the Labor Day floats and St. Virgilius school pictures. My sincere sympathy to her family. She will forever be in my prayers.
Laurie McElhatton
September 11, 2002
In our church on Sunday we were each given a name and picture of a person to think of and pray for on Sept. 11 during the moment of silence. I can't keep everyone's faces and lives in my mind, but I can research and think of one person. Diane Simmons was the name I received and will pray for this morning. God Bless her and her family and friends. She sounds like she was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. What a loss for the world.
Kathy Cooney
September 11, 2002
I am a friend of a friend of Diane & George. And have heard over the years what nice people they were. My thoughts and prayers for their family & friends. God Bless.
Dellas W Edmisten Jr
September 11, 2002
I have the privilege and honor to be friends with Brian Diane's son. Though I never had the opportunity to meet you, I believe she lives on in Brian and all of Diane and George's children. May Diane and GOD look down upon us with smiles and mercy!
GOD BLESS TO EVERYONE PART OF THE SIMMONS FAMILY. Thoughts and PRAYERS!
DIANE CLARK
September 11, 2002
We remember their kindness and friendliness and miss them terribly in our lives. But Paul and I are so lucky to have their wonderful dog Bailey as part of our daily remembrance of Diane and George. We feel their presence when we hug and kiss him every day.
We are truly blessed, as was anyone whose life was touched by Diane and George.
God bless their families always.
Eric Hart
September 10, 2002
I was devistated that I knew anyone that was directly impacted by the tragic events of 9/11. Although I was not close to Diane, I knew her son Kevin and his wife Donna. My prayers go out to those left behind, and touched by George and Diane.
Laura Costello
September 10, 2002
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family!
Roxanne and Ron Watts
September 9, 2002
To all of Dianne and George's family we express our utmost sorrow at the loss of your loved ones. To hnor their memory, take all that you have learned that was good from Dianne and George and use it to enrich your own life and the lives of others you touch
Sallie Simmons
September 8, 2002
Diane, I have thought of you often over that last year remembering how hard you worked for everyone else, how thoughtful, loving and caring you were, never missing a thing when it came to making people happy. I enjoyed our visit to Virginia and was looking forward to so many more times that we could spend time together sharing ideas and thoughts as we did that week. You will be greatly missed. Love you.
Kelly Hart
September 7, 2002
To everyone that was touched by Diane, she is surely missed. She always had a way to brighten up a room. I shared the same birthday with Diane, which always made me feel a little special. Even when I was in my late 20's, Diane would always hide eggs for me to find around the house,on Easter. She was a jewel, and I for one, feel very special to have had her in my life.
She raised 2 fine sons, and was very proud of them both. Love to you all.
Melinda Reinertson
September 6, 2002
Diane and George
When I think of you
I think of sharing and giving
I think of selflessness
I think of growth and healing
I think of family and the strong bonds you created and fostered
I’m thankful to have known you, it was more than a privilege it was an honor which was bestowed upon me
When I think of you I think of peace, serenity
I think of happiness
I think of achieving my goals, following my dreams
When I think of you I think of fellowship
I think of sharing, forgiving
I think of safety, security
When I think of you, I think of love so unique, special and strong it’s like no other could give
When I think you, these are the things I will remember.
Tricia Ficarella
June 20, 2002
We miss Diane's laughter,
we miss her smile and most of all we miss her thoughfulness.
She was the most caring sister, sister-in-law and aunt anyone could ask for, for that we are thankful.
As the days go by her presence is missed more and more.
Tricia,Andy, Stacy and Joe
Kathy Swaringen
May 28, 2002
Today, May 28, 2002, 1 mile was walked to honor the life of Diane and all the family, friends and loved ones she left behind. May you find some comfort in knowing that you do not grieve alone.
Diane, you may be gone but will never be forgotten, may you rest in peace.
April 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN...DIANE SIMMONS AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS ..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA..AMEN
Angie Campbell
April 18, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that where left behind. Rest in peace.
Susan McQuillan
April 3, 2002
My parents, Alice and Ed, were dear friends with Diane and George for many, many years. They were both wonderful, thoughtful people with a zest for life that was snuffed out much too soon. There are so many memories that include them and it feels like I can still see Diane's beautiful smile and hear her laugh. All of our lives were enriched by knowing them.
Marcie Reinertson
March 11, 2002
Our daughter Melinda had been engaged to Diane and George's son, Brian. I do not know what to say except they were very exceptional people who I shall carry in my heart forever.
Susan Goodwin
February 1, 2002
I, too, wear a Mercy Band with Diane Simmons' name on it. My heart goes out to your family for your tragic loss of Diane and George. Please know they will not be forgotten by those of us "out here". My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Jahn
January 12, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your great loss of Diane and George. May the warmth of their love live deep within your hearts and lighten your sorrow. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Kathleen Ficarella
January 6, 2002
Diane and George...you are missed by so many people. Your children, grandchildren, sister, brother, nieces,nephews and friends. The two of you are together and for that we are grateful. Please help all those you left behind get through this terrible time.
Diane Jackson
December 3, 2001
I am wearing a Mercy Band with Diane Simmon's name on it to remind me to pray for family and loved ones of her. "God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Cor 1:3-4
God bless each one of you!
MASIE GREENLEAF
October 15, 2001
GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.
chris jacobs
October 9, 2001
it is a very sad thing that we have lose someone out of anger god bless you
BARBARA BOLIN
October 1, 2001
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
DIANE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
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