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Emory Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Emory
40, of Mesa AZ passed away on May 9, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Devery Benjamin, daughter Eden McNeil, son Emory Landon Hayes, son Colton Hayes, son Braydon Hayes, mother Sissy Wilson, sister Sandy Peterson, sister Phyllis Huffines and brother David Huffines Jr. Memorial services will be held at 10036 E Brown Rd at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints at 10:00am on Saturday May 17, 2014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Emory Hayes

64 Entries

Erica

May 8, 2025

Uncle Emory I miss you and uncle DJ so much not a day goes by that I don´t think about both of you. Please continue watching over the family

Sandy Peterson

May 8, 2025

Dear Emory,

It still hurts when this reminder shows up, but I'm thankful for it. It gives me a chance to feel like I'm catching you up on everything that is happening. Even though I know you know! Well, the world is a different place, and sometimes I'm not sure what you would say about the things that are going on. I do know that many of us would be asking you for advice. This reminder, this day, and this month have not gotten any easier to handle. I think about you often. I wish that you were physically here, so I could get one of your bear hugs! (even though you know I'm not a hugger :) I would love to give you one!!! I know that you are here in other ways. Watching, listening, and making sure that we are protected. The same things that you would be doing if you were physically here. I miss you terribly!!! I love you very much!!! Please continue to do all the things that I know are signs from you. Give Mammal a BIG HUG from me!!! I love you!!! Love, Sandy

Erica

May 10, 2024

10 years with you uncle Emory it doesn't seem real that you and uncle DJ are not here I miss you both everyday I think about you both all the time and think to the last day I saw you both was on Easter when we were together as a family I miss you both so much keep watching over the family until we meet again love you both so much

Sandy Peterson (sister)

May 9, 2024

10 years
without you!

Sometimes it seems like 10 years.
Sometimes it seems like 10 months.
Sometimes it seems like 10 weeks.
Sometimes it seems like 10 days.
Sometimes it seems like 10 hours.
Sometimes it seems like 10 minutes.
Sometimes it seems like 10 seconds.
It honestly has never gotten easier.
Some days are better than others.
It still hurts when I see your name, picture, or someone asks a question about my brothers?
You have missed many things.
Things that you should have been here for!
Things that you would have enjoyed!
Things that you would have been the best person to go to for advice!
Things that you would have shaken your head at in disbelief!
Things that might have scared you!
But I know that you are around.
I believe that you have been there for me many times.
I believe that you have helped me when I have felt so lost.
I believe that you gave me the push to carry on and be the better person.
I believe that you keep helping me to remember to be thankful for what I have. It's mine and I'm here to enjoy it and make the best of it.
Because if you were here you would be thankful for what you have, making the most of every moment, and loving life.
Things are often taken for granted.
We need to remember that those who were taken to soon, would love the opportunity to be here.
I miss you everyday, all the time!
I love you Emory!

Love ,
Sandy

Sabrina Peterson

May 8, 2024

Uncle Emory,
10 years and yet it still does not seem real. One thing that has remained constant is how much you are missed. I miss you and Uncle DJ everyday, though it is bittersweet there is comfort in knowing that you two are looking out for us and that you are forever the best of friends.

Love and miss you fiercely always. Sending you both the biggest bear hugs!!!

Sabrina

Sandy Peterson

May 9, 2023

Here it is another anniversary of your passing. Is it easier? Absolutely not!!! I'm not sure what you would make of all the craziness that is going on. Actually I think you would have lot's of jokes to tell. I miss you so much. This year has definitely had it ups and downs! I wished you had been here for a major change in my life. It was hard but I think we knew it was going to happen eventually. I haven't shared it with anyone except the girls and mom. But I know you know and I try to think of what you would say to me to help me feel better about it. People are still going on with their lives. Sometimes making good choices and sometimes NOT! I wish you could be here with your kids and grandkids! You have one little grandson named after you, and oh my gosh he is so adorable. I feel like you would be teaching them about all the things you loved. Like the outdoors, riding ATV's, getting dirty, and hotdogs. I'm sure that some of them have your sense of humor. I know that you and Mammal have been watching over me! It's weird how you just feel when someone's there with you making sure everything is okay. I left a message on here yesterday, but I'm not sure if it went through. I just knew I wanted to make sure something shows up for you! I hope that you know that I love and miss you, wait what am I saying I know that you know. Please keep watching over us. Please continue to keep us safe. Until next time :) Love you bunches.

Sandy

Sabrina Peterson

May 9, 2023

Uncle Emory I miss and love you.

Erica Peterson

May 8, 2023

Uncle Emory I miss you and uncle D.J so much not a day goes by that I don´t think of you both I love you guys so much keep watching over the family

Sabrina Peterson

May 9, 2022

Uncle Emory I miss you and Uncle D.J. so much it still doesn't feel real, but I know you both are looking out for all of us. Just as I know Mammal and Uncle Bobby are too. You are all loved and missed. I still remember your big bear hugs Uncle Emory they always put people at ease and made everything better I hope you know that. I love you and miss you and am sending the biggest bear hug too you.

Sandy

May 8, 2022

Well I got this email early this morning. It has taken me untill now to get myself together to write to you. It is still so hard to believe you're not here. So many things have happened and changed in the last year. The one thing that stays the same daily, weekly, monthly is that I miss you everyday and always think about how you would have handled all the changes. It will never get easier the thought of you not being here. I love you. Thank you for watching over all of us, I know and believe that you have been my guardian angel many times. Love, Sandy

Edna Wilson

May 10, 2021

I miss you son. I hope you and your brother are together. Keep and eye on your kids and grandchildren. I miss you every day I dream of you and think that i see you every where. I miss your happy face and your laugh. The way you play with your kids and nephews. Love you always. Mom

Sabrina

May 8, 2021

Hi, Uncle Emory. I want you to know that you are missed dearly, thought of daily, and loved always. I found the letter that you wrote to me for my graduation I reread it often it brings me comfort thank you so much for all the wonderful memories and kind words. I love and miss you so much! I hope you and Uncle D.J. are having an adventure and that Mamal, Uncle Darrell, and Uncle Bobby are there with you. I love and miss you all so much.

Sandy Peterson

May 8, 2021

Dear Emory,

I miss you so much! They say time heals, but it still hurts to know your gone. I know you have been my guardian angel. I love you.

Edna Wilson

May 8, 2020

Emory you are so dearly missed every day. Your family and me your Mom talk about you and DJ have fun together all the time . I think of you and DJ every day i hope you are both with each other and your dads. Son I miss you my heart breaks every day . I keep thinking what could i have done to have helped you more and been there for you and the kids. I keep remembering thing we did together and how hard it was to leave you . For give me for not being there for you when you need me I though your brother needed me more . I always saw you as the one that could always take care of your family with out me. I love you .I will see you soon i am sure . Say hi to my Mom and Grandma.

PHYLLIS HUFFINES

June 27, 2019

EMORY,
I MISS YOU. I MISS DJ. I MISS DAD. I KNOW YOU GUYS ARE ALWAYS WITH ME BUT I MISS YOU GUYS. ALL THE MEN IN MY LIFE LEFT ME WAY TO EARLY. I WOULD NEVER HAVE IMAGINED THAT I WOULD HAVE LOST ALL 3 OF YOU IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I KNOW WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN ONE DAY BUT IT STILL DOESNT HELP HEAL THE HURT. LOSING ALL OF YOU HAS MADE THE HURT IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAL. PEOPLE SAY TIME HEALS BUT I DONT THINK THAT IS TRUE. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE THAT VOID IN MY LIFE THAT WAS LEFT BEHIND WHEN WE LOST YOU. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD GO THROUGH THAT AGAIN BUT THEN I LOST DAD AND THEN DJ SO NO I DONT THINK TIME WILL HEAL THIS HURT. I WILL WAIT FIR THE DAY I WILL SEE ALL OF YOU AGAIN. PLEASE ALWAYS STAY WITH US AND KEEP US SAFE. I LOVE SALL OF YOU GUYS. RIP LOVE YOUR LITTLE SISTER PHYLLIS

May 8, 2019

You will always be in my heart!

Sandy Peterson

May 8, 2019

Dear Emory,

Time has still not healed the loss of losing you. People say it gets easier, but I'm not sure how that is true. I still get choked up when I hear your name. I still get upset if I hear how some of the people in your life have moved on with theirs. Not because they shouldn't , but that's just how I feel about it. I still stop and take a double look when I see someone who looks or sounds like you. With the loss of you and D.J., everyone is still grieving in some type of way. Things have changed a lot, and I don't know if it is all for the best. We all miss you and think of you daily, I hope you and D.J are taking care of each other. Please keep a watchful eye on all of us here. Until we see each other again, I love and miss you always.

Sandy

Sabrina Peterson

June 13, 2015

Dear, Uncle Emory

It has been over a year since you have passed. There is not one day that goes by that you are not thought of. I want you to know that I am truly thankful for all of the memories I have with you and that you were my Uncle.I also want to thank you for what you did for Mom. We all love you and miss you. Thank you for everything. You will always live on in our hearts and memories forever always.

Your niece,

Sabrina

Sandy Peterson

June 11, 2015

Dear Emory,

I know said earlier that it was my last time leaving you a message, but I have to tell you
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
I know that you were my angel today. I know that you were with me today and helped make sure everything worked out.
I know you know what this meant to me and how much it will help. Thank you for watching over me! I love you!

Your grateful sister,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

June 11, 2015

Dear Emory,

I wanted to write one last time in your Guest Book. I know that a year has passed, since we lost you. Everyone seems to have moved on, finding new adventures, people, and places. I guess we all miss people in different ways. I just want you to know that I think of you everyday, even if it is for a moment. I miss and love you. I know that you are up above, looking down , watching over all of us. Please help all of us make the best choices, please make sure that Mom stays safe, and healthy. It's time for all of us to slow down and remember what we have and be thankful for it. Until we see each other again...

I LOVE YOU!

Your Sister,

Sandy

Sissy Wilson

May 10, 2015

Emory Here it is a year now and it still dose not feel real for me. It's Mothers Day and Phyllis and Sandy and all my grandchildren here have tried to make my day a good one and they have.Brittney started a new tradition to let balloons go on May 9 with a message to you every year. I miss you every day. I miss your bear hugs and your smile and your laugh. I miss your children. Say Hello to my mom and my grandma . I love you, Mom.

Sandy Peterson

May 9, 2015

Dear Emory,

Today marks ONE YEAR that you have been gone.

Today marks 365 days that you have been gone.

Today marks 8,766 hours that you have been gone.

Today marks 31,557,600 seconds that you have been gone.

We miss you so much.

We love you very much.

We think of you everyday.

We will never forget.

Please watch over all of us, and keep everyone safe.

Until we see each other again, I love you.

Your Sister,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

March 10, 2015

Dear Emory,

Yesterday marked 10 months since you have been gone. It will be a year soon, and sometimes it still doesn't seem real. I know it, I hear it, I see it. I still don't want to believe it. I wonder what you would say to our little bother who seems in need of some guideance? I wonder what you would say to your grandpa that is here now? I wonder what you would say to your kids that moved to Alaska? I wonder what you would say to our sister who is still making sure everyone is taken care of? I wonder what you would say to Uncle Darrell who is fighting cancer? I wonder what you would say to all 5 of your nephews about growing up to be the best they can be? I wonder what you would say to
Mom, who is working again and taking care of her dad? I wish you were here to tell all of us how lucky we are to be here living, having the opportunity to be with each other, we all need that reminder. I find myself having to stop and smell the roses as they say. Slow down, don't get upset, don't stay mad, because you never know. I miss you and love you. Please watch over us and keep everyone safe.

Love,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

January 13, 2015

Happy Birthday Emory...

It doesn't seem right to not have you here to celebrate your birthday. You were taken way to soon. Just know that we are all thinking of you always. We love and miss you.

Sandy Peterson

December 25, 2014

Dear Emory,

Merry Christmas... I know that you loved this holiday. Time to spend with family, watching the smiles on your kids faces when they opened presents. I think my favorite memory of you at Christmas time was when you dressed up as Santa, and didn't mind that you had 6 kids sitting on your lap at the same time, trying to say that Santa looked liked uncle Emory. I know that this day was hard for all of us to celebrate, it doesn't seem like we should since your not here. I also know that you would not have been OK with that either. So just know that we made it through Christmas Eve, and Christmas day for you, but also know that it wasn't quite the same either. I know that mom is struggling with the holidays and the beginning of a new year. Our little brother is still in need of understanding, and guidance. Our sister is still doing what she does best, taking care of everyone and handling issues. I'm not sure what the New Year will bring, hopefully it is patience, understanding, love, and forgiveness. All of the things that you always had and did.We miss you every day. We will love you always. Celebrate in heaven today with Grandma Foreman, Mammal, Papal, and all the others who have found you.

Thinking of you...

Love,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

December 9, 2014

Dear Emory,

I know that people say time is supposed to heal, but I think it depends on what you are healing from. The passing of someone, I think will never be healed. We miss you so much every day. People say that it gets easier with time, it doesn't seem like there is that much time in the world. I just want to say that I love you and I wish that you could be here with all of us.

Love,
Sandy

Sissy Wilson

November 29, 2014

Hi Emory
It's Thanksgiving and I miss you every day . I am so Thankful for having you as my son. For the grandchildren you gave me. You made me very proud to be your mother. I love you my little boy Tinker. Thank you God for letting me know these wonderful man and having the time I had with him in my life.

Sandy Peterson

November 27, 2014

Dear Emory,

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

"What I'm Thankful For"

I'm thankful for God letting me be your sister...

I'm thankful for the 40 years you were here...

I'm thankful for the fun times we had growing up, even if we got in trouble...

I'm thankful for getting to watch you become a wonderful man...

I'm thankful for the beautiful nieces and nephew's you gave us...

I'm thankful for you being a "AWESOME" father, even when it was hard to do so...

I'm thankful for you being a "WONDERFUL" uncle to my daughters...

I'm thankful for you showing up at Sabrina's graduation when I couldn't...

I'm thankful for when you helped getting Erica to understand how important her education was...(even when you had to threaten her with taking her to school in her pajamas)

I'm thankful for how proud you made mom...

I'm thankful for you never holding a grudge and forgiving...

I'm thankful that I get to think of you and let you know that I love you always...

I'm thankful for you...

Love,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

November 9, 2014

Dear Emory,

It's going on 6 months since you passed away. I can't say it's any easier than when we were told. We just take it day by day. It seems that it will always be hard to accept. You should still be here living, celebrating, and growing older with us. Please continue to watch over everyone. I love and miss you...

Love you,
Sandy

Sissy Wilson

October 13, 2014

Emory it's been 5 months and it still is no easier to wake up each morning and know you are not here. I love you so much it is so hard to not be able to call and here your laugh and see your smile every day. I miss your boys and hope to see them some day soon but I know that will not happen. I need you wisdom and the way you made me laugh and your bear hugs. You are so missed by everyone. Syris and Mason they ask about you all the time. They want to know where there Uncle Emory is .I will see you some day I know that.Say hi to Rita for me and Grandma and Mom. I Love you so much. Love Mom

Sandy Peterson

October 9, 2014

Dear Emory,

Fall is in the air. I know that you liked this kind of weather. It's cooling down, wind is blowing, you want to stand outside in the night time. I see a bright star and know it's you, looking over us. Some of us need your strength a lot more right now. Some of us would ask you for advice about things not going so well. I know you will do what you can, you always have. We love and miss you. Thinking of you everyday.

Love,
Your Sister
Sandy

Sissy Wilson

September 11, 2014

Emory It,s been 4 months and It is still hard to belive you are gone. I miss you my sweet boy every second of every minute of every hour of every day. I love you take care of your children and you brother and sisters.Love Mom

Sandy Peterson

September 9, 2014

Dear Emory,

It's been 4 months since we lost you, and sometimes it's so hard to believe your gone. It's been hard to watch others try and deal with losing you, I hope that somehow you are able to help them through this. We think of you all the time,for a moment everyday. Love and miss you!!!

Your sister,
Sandy

Sandy Peterson

August 9, 2014

Dear Emory,

It's been 3 months since you passed away, and it's still just as hard saying it now as it was hearing it then. Lots of things have changed, people have moved on, and some things are still the same. I know one thing that will always be the same is that I wished you were here to talk to, joke with, fight with, or not even talk for a few months until we run into each other at Mom's or Walmart. I just want you to know that I think of you every day and miss you very much. I love you...

Love Always, Your
Big Sister
Sandy

Sissy Wilson

August 9, 2014

Emory it,s been 3 months now and I think of you every day my son.I miss you and I know I will see you agian but sometimes it seems to hard to take but I know you would what me to stay and do what I can for are family and and be happy. It is hard with out you and the children not beening close. I do not even know when I will be able to see are talk to any of them excpt Devery. Watch over them Emory as I now you are. I hope they will always kwon how much I love them. Love ou Mom

Peter Jackson

June 26, 2014

Hey Emory
I am sorry we did not keep in touch all these years. I saw your Mom see came into my Dad's shop.When I asked about you she let me know you passed away. I missed you all these years. Your mom told me about how great a dad you were but I think we all new you would be Emory you have a great mom and I knew how much you love her so I knew you loved your children just as much. Your mom told me that you bought you oldest son Landon a small truck but you past away before you could fix it up for him. Emory me and my dad would been honored to repair your sons truck on our on time and we will pay for the cost.I know your with God and your watching over your family and if these is the only thing I can do for you after all these time I will be honored. You were one of my best friends you and Bobby and Allen.I love you man.I will see you again some day. Peter Jackson

Bernie Cobos

June 20, 2014

Emory
You were truly a great man. You were always there for everybody when they needed you. I will always remember how great a father you were to your boys and a great brother and son to you siblings and mother. You will be truly missed by all that knew you. I am greatful to have known you. Rest in peace.

Phyllis

June 19, 2014

You showed me a lot of things
I learned a lot I didn't know
But you forgot to teach me one thing
How to let you go

I know you didn't mean to leave me
Sometimes we have no choice
I miss being your little sister
Hearing my name called by your voice

I wish I got to say I love you
Before you were given to the sky
If God could grant me one last wish
I'd ask to say goodbye

You always meant a lot to me
I could never love you less
I know its true when they say
"He only takes the best"
R.I.P Emory Allen Flippo Hayes
1/13/74 - 5/09/2014

Phyllis Huffines

June 16, 2014

Emory,
My dear sweet big brother, its been a little over a month since you left us to take your journey in the sky. There is such a vacant place in our hearts. Of all the sad things we have and will endure in this life, the saddest is saying goodbye to you. To have a brother like you was a precious gift from God. You will always be remembered for your good nature and your great sense of humor. You were such a great person and a joy to be around. You always had everyone laughing and that smile of yours made all of our lives better. You inspired everyone to do better in their lives. Your sudden death has took a toll on our hearts. You live with us in memory now and our memories will never fade. Your actions were always kind. You had such a generous hand and an active mind. You were a loving brother and a faithful friend. Although its difficult to see past our sorrow and grief, We will look back at our memories to help get us through the hard times. We were all so fortunate to have you in our lives as a son, brother, an uncle, a father, and a friend. There will always be a special place in our hearts for you. We will never stop loving you or missing you. Even though you body is not with us anymore you will live on in our hearts and in our minds forever. I miss you Emory.
Rest in peace and fly with the Angels now. Please watch over us.
I love you.

Sissy Wilson

June 15, 2014

My sweet son HAPPY Fathers day
I know you can not be here but I know you are here in spirit. I miss you all the time and that smile of yours and your laugh. Watch over your children they miss you dearly. I pray every day for them to be happy and that they'll always know how much you loved them. Rest my son with the Angles and God. Love your Mom

Sabrina Peterson

June 15, 2014

Uncle Emory, you are missed every single day. Know you will never be forgotten and that we all love you. Thank you for everything you did for me and the advice you gave me when I needed it the most. I will never forget that thank you so much. Love, Sabrina

Sandy Peterson

June 15, 2014

Happy Father's Day Emory! You are missed very much, today and everyday. There hasn't been a day that I don't catch myself thinking about you.... I love you always...Your sister Sandy

Heidi Flippo

June 13, 2014

I will miss you cousin! You were always a kind and caring guy who put everyone else first. I'll miss your warm bear hugs. Our family lost an amazing person, none of us will ever forget you! You live on through your amazing children and all of the memories of you we will continue to share!

cody wilson

June 13, 2014

Emory me and you were so close we did everything together pretty much I'm ganna miss camping and riding with you. You were not only my uncle you were my best friend your always ganna be in my heart I'm ganna miss you a lot I love you

Sissy Wilson

June 11, 2014

I miss you Emory everyday.I think about you every minute
Don't for get how much I Love you.My beautiful son my heart misses you so much some days I can't breath. I just keep on trying because I know you would want me to. I Love You my sweet boy.
Love Mom

Uncle Bobby Flippo

June 9, 2014

Boy, from the time you were born you were a ball of fire and energy, and so much fun to be around. I wish that the craziness of life had not got in the way of more times together. But I will always have those memories. Love you, guy.

Denice Flippo

June 9, 2014

Although I did not know you very well, the times we did get together I enjoyed your lightheartedness and bantering with your Uncle Bobby. He always spoke, and speaks, with fondness of you. I wish we had lived closer and I could have know you and your family better.

Maggie Marx

June 9, 2014

Emory ~
It was a month ago today I lost you. You were not only my boyfriend but my best friend. I don't think you realized how much Matthew and I love you! I am so glad we shared many fun times together which I will never forget. Thank you for making these memories with us. We will never forget you. A piece of you will always be with me.
Emer, I love you! ?

Sandy Peterson

May 23, 2014

Emory, you will be missed by so many. You were loving,kind,big-hearted,funny,and always there for anyone who needed you. I love and miss you. I know that you are with Mammal and Grandma Foreman. They probably have you playing "Aggravation" or "Rummy" :) I will see you again. I love you!!!

Carrie Hayes

May 21, 2014

My Dearest Emory I am so grateful for the 19 years we have shared here on earth. You have blessed me with awesome children and as a family we have created so many wonderful memories!I am so grateful that our love will span eternity! Love Forever and Throughout Eternity Carrie

SHELLY ROCKWELL

May 19, 2014

YOU WERE A GREAT FATHER, SON, COUSIN, BROTHER, BOYFRIEND, UNCLE AND FRIEND. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. REST IN PEACE EMORY. YOU MADE A GREAT LEGACY FOR YOUR FAMILY TO ALWAYS REMEMBER.

Jessica Bruhn

May 17, 2014

My heart is forever broken. M, you were the love of my life and I will never get over you. I miss your smile and big bear hugs, but most of all your love. Thank you for always loving me. You were my once in a lifetime. I often wonder what might have been but I know there were circumstances far beyond our control to make it happen. Just know that I love you with all my heart and soul. Always have. Thanks for the amazing memories! Until my time comes, keep an eye on me and I will see you on the other side. Love always, Jessica

Amy Giles

May 17, 2014

RIP Emory your work on earth is done now do heavenly fathers work with him

Barbara Guest

May 16, 2014

Life isn't over...it's has just begun...
Welcome to Eternity...

Colleen Flippo

May 16, 2014

Rest in peace Emory, you will always be in our hearts, love Uncle Darrell and Aunt Colleen

Ryan Holman & Family

May 16, 2014

We will miss you Emory, you were always a great friend and I enjoyed working with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janie Flippo

May 16, 2014

Sorry we never met but we will some day .

brittney wilson

May 16, 2014

Uncle Emory, you will always be in my heart. You were always there for anyone that needed it. And I know that you still are in spirit. Rest easy up there and watch over all of us. I love you.

Sissy Wilson

May 16, 2014

My wonderful son you will always be missed. Your bear hugs and your smile. Rest now sweet heart and look over your children and family.I will see you agin some day. I love you Mom

Bruni and Johnny Flippo

May 16, 2014

Our Hearts go out to you and your family.
He was a man with a big heart and a wonderful father. He will never be forgotten.

david huffines

May 16, 2014

the angels have you now

david huffines

May 16, 2014

you will always be missed R.I.P.

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