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Lashone M. Austin

Lashone Austin Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - Lashone Maurice Austin, 33, of Springfield passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Pana Community Hospital.

He was born March 6, 1975, in Chicago.

He attended Midwest Technical Institute in 2007 and worked as a welder for Grain System Inc.

Lashone enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and he loved helping others. He was a loving father and will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his daughter, Anastacia of Vienna; mother, Gladys DiBello of Springfield; father, Louis Smith of Chicago; six brothers, Glen Austin (NaKeya) of Chatham, Christopher DiBello of Springfield, Reginald Austin of Stockholm, Sweden, Louis Austin (Jessica) of Rosamond, Calif., Devon Austin (Maria) of Minneapolis and Pablo Bolderus of Chicago; two sisters, Stacy Austin of Springfield and Lashonda Austin of Minneapolis; two grandmothers, Sadie Bramlett and Charity B. Smith, both of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his sister, April Austin.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Services entrusted to James D. Memorial Chapel.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Aug. 19, 2008.

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148 Entries

Amaya Austin

February 15, 2020

Hey Uncle Shone,

I was too young to even know that we could submit messages like this at the time. I'm glad I found it though on this beautiful Saturday morning when I happened to be looking up your name, so I could see a picture of you again without bothering my dad..cause he's probably sleep haha. It's February of 2020! Isn't that crazy!! My 20th birthday is this month and yours is the month after that! You'd be proud of the young woman I've become...proud of my dad, your little brother. He's unreal..like a superhero in disguise. Now if you were to ask me 5 years ago when he was taking away my cellphone, I'd never say that LOL. I'm still growing..so fast..as well as Lexi and Aden.

I'm always thinking about you, but I've been so caught up in my own chaos that I guess you felt the need to re-spark my memory. So you finally payed me a visit. I woke up in full blown tears and it took me a minute to come to writing this message. I was at a donut shop in line with my friends, putting in an order (as the employee was getting an attitude with me) when I just happened to turn around and you were standing a few people back in the line behind me...just smiling at me. You should've seen how frustrated I was when I woke up. I wanted to run up to you, hug you, CATCH UP WITH YOU just about what's been going on..but I couldn't. I even tried going back to sleep before the tears came flooding in. I know you payed Lexi a visit a while ago too, I'm not sure if she got to talk to you or not. I always wondered why you payed her a visit and not me, and now you have, so I just wanted to say thank you. I was only 8 years old but I could never be too young to know how great you were. My dad has filled us 3 in on you so much it feels like we didn't miss a thing. I miss and love you so much.
Please visit me again soon-Maya

October 23, 2017

Hey uncle shone,
Its "mexican lexi" ... i miss you so much you were one of the best uncles a kid could ever ask for. Its seems like It was just yesterday that I was a little girl swinging on your big strong arms (Lol). I miss you uncle and hope to see you again one day!!

love yours truly: "mexican lexi" :)

Tamoisha Turner

March 6, 2014

Happy birthday uncle shone there's not one day that goes by that i don't think about you. I love you so much

Glen

April 1, 2012

What up bro! Today is your little sister's birthday. She would have been 32 years old. I miss you bro and love and you dearly. May you both rest in peace. April Austin 4/1/79, Lashone Austin 3/6/75.

Tamoisha Turner

March 6, 2012

Happy Birthday

Anastasia Austin

March 5, 2011

Hey dad i havent really been here in awhile or seen your grave. Please dnt think i have forgot about you at all it just mom says ur not there ur in my heart and everywhere with me its your bday tomorrow and i mmiss you alot and everyday i want you to come back your my best friend and i could tell you anything i love you so much."Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you may god bless and keep you happy birthday to you" I love you so much and i pray that i get to see you soon cuz i miss you alot so does mom i know she does love u....

stacy austin

December 20, 2010

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around u & whispered come with me. With tearful eyes, we watched and saw u pass away. Although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest..God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the BEST.

Tamoisha Turner

October 3, 2010

So I'm sitting here doing homework and I don't want to miss a thing by Aerosmith comes on. And my eyes start water as I'm listening because you used to always listen to and sing that song. God I miss you so much. I'm crying as I write this to you because I still can't believe that your gone. I know that you're in better place but I still wish that you were with us.
I love you so much,
Tamoisha

LaShonda Austin

March 29, 2010

LaShone you are always with me.I pray so hard for our family daily.It is so hard to see how distance our family is.My kids and I are doing good.I am in church full time and GOD has blessed me in every way.I can hold my head up high and say by the grace of GOD I have not smoked in almost 2 years.I have not been in a club in 4 years by choice.I am in school,my baby is now a grown women.I know in my heart and soul you are always with me.I LOVE YOU so much and I miss you.Please keep watching over us.I FEEL YOU DAILY.LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER,LaShonda

Tamoisha Turner

March 11, 2010

Hey uncle Shone I miss you so much its still so hard to believe that your gone...I achieved the goal you wanted me to i got accepted into the university of Minnesota Moorehead you always told me not to give up and you made me promise that i would go to college...i just wanted you to know that your words have always stuck with me...
I love You,
Tamoisha

Glen

March 6, 2010

Happy 35th b-day bro. Love you and miss you much!

Ana Austin

March 3, 2010

hey dad i layed flowers on your grave happy birthday!

Cindy

February 19, 2010

Wanted you to know I've been thinking of you :( It is almost your birthday once again with out you here time is going so fast....i just lost my dad all the kids had a horriable time with it also.....you and my dad it seems sooo unreal:( I MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH....LOVE YOU FOREVER YOU WERE MY HEART......

CINDY

December 10, 2009

WELL ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT U AGAIN....WE MISS YOU SOOOO....MUCH....TIME GOES SO FAST ....

Glen

December 8, 2009

Shone Shone! What up bro! As you know, it's my b-day and all I've been doing is thinking about you.

Yep, they tried to hold me down but I made it through another year. If you were here you'd be trying to find me a gift, wondering if it was enough to please me. Your presence pleased me.

This year I promise to love, share, and pray harder. I'll even pray for those who caused you so much grief when you were here.

You showed us so much but sometimes we didn't see. You told us so much but sometimes we didn't listen, I didn't listen. I didn't always listen but I heard everything you said. I heard what you didn't say!

Now all I want to do is carry out your wishes.

On Aug. 16th 2008 you told us something again and now we're all trying to change.

You would be elated if you were here.

Momma is exercising everyday and looking good too! She's paying close attention to her diet and nutrition. I think she lost like 30 lbs.

I'm seeing Stacy happy for the first time in months. Lets just say, the moon always looks brighter when you have someone to share it with. I hope it's real because she deserves the best. Additionally, when I'm sad, if she's happy it makes me happy.

I saw Lil Chris for the first time in 8 months. He looks good and seems to be growing. He's more intelligent than he knows, always has been. When he decides to take this world bye storm watch out! The sky will be the limit for him. I've always felt that he has one of the very few creative minds and is capable of accomplishing anything if he focuses. I'm gonna look out for him like you told me too!

The family is doing well, Louis had twins, MIkey finally came home, and Effie called me on my B-day.

The tears still come randomly every now and again but us pulling together is all I ever wanted, all you ever wanted... the best b-day gift I ever got.

I know you wanted all of us to have a closer relationship w/ a higher power and I promise to encourage everyone to work continue seeking.

You know I miss you and love you dearly.

Your Lil bro, Glen

CINDY

November 16, 2009

THANKSGIVING IS COMING AROUND THE CORNER ITS SO HARD, EVEN CHRISTMAS....TIME IS GOOOOING SO FAST AND WITH OUT YOU HERE ITS GETTING HARDER EVERDAY ANASTASIA IS GOING THROUGH SOOO...MUCH AND THINGS ABOUT HER ARE CHANGING SHE NEEDS YOU SO MUCH...I TELL HER TO LOOK ABOVE AND PRAY CUZ YOU ARE WATCHING OVER HER FROM ABOVE AND YOU ARE ALWAYS IN HER HEART...

November 8, 2009

I will always remember you big dog

CINDY

November 6, 2009

WELL ITS HARD TO GO TO THIS PAGE....I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERDAY I CANT EVEN THINK IM TRYN TO BE STRONG BUT ITS TO HARD IM GOING THROUGH ALOT RIGHT NOW..REMB. I WOULD CALL U AND YOU WOULD TALK TO ME TIL I SETTLED DOWN..I MISS THAT ...I PRAY ALL THE TIME...ANSTASIA IS GROWING UP SO FAST SHE LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU....MORE AND MORE....I THINK THE LORD THAT I SEE YOU THROUGH HER..I MISS YOU SOOOOO...MUCH AND ANASTASIA LOVES YOU VERY MUCH.....

Glen Austin

October 14, 2009

What up bro. I just realized that I could access your guest book from work. I'm sitting here thinking about you. The seasons are changing and I love this time of year. This was your time. I have vivid memories of you running around during the fall and winter seasons. So many memories of you! Everytime I look at the flowers in my yard I think about you.

Just before you passed, remember you helped me landscape. You had all the landscaping experience but, like always, I fought you every step of the way on every decision, where to put the flowers, how to lay the rocks, and etc. We both laughed back then and I'm in tears laughing now.

You would help me and try to leave right after. I would always say I need help with different things to get you to stay longer.

Remember you came over and moved that old washer and dryer. You were strong as a ox and never afraid to get dirty! I always admired your strength and kind heart! You was like a gentle giant, rough on the outside but warm as apple pie on the inside.

I spoke at a conference yesterday and I talked about you. Sometimes it feels good to talk about you but I can't forget that phone call no matter how hard I try.

You taught me so many things. Remember when we were like 9 & 12 years old shoveling snow for money. We walked in the snow for hours. I got too cold and went home, but you and Stuart kept shoveling houses. I went home that day and put my frozen feet in a bucket of hot water. Boy was that a mistake! I guess you live and learn.

You helped me get my first job, the paper route. I was like 11. You went with me to deliver papers in the hood at 4am too. If I can recall correctly, I think you were even so kind to help spend a good portion of my money. Ha ha.

I remember you let me drive when I was 10. We were some independent kids man! I think back now and it's crazy how fast we grew up you, Stacy, and I. As a very young boy you helped a lot of people, even saved some lives!

You were always trying to protect us. Remember all those guys wanted to jump me at Grant. There was at least twenty people man. Half of them were adults, family members and friends of the TWO guys I actually got into it with. I was getting warned all day at school. You know it only took one person to get the news out. Even
Mr. G called me into his office and tried to get me to stay in school after school but I was like nooo no. In an effort to be the brave and bold young man you wanted me to be, I went right outside. I thought I was going to be taken this one solo but sure enough you showed up. Matter of fact, by the time I got out there, you had alreay got the party started, typical Lashone! I still wonder how you found out. That's the kind of your brother you were though. Always trying to help someone out. I wish I could have looked out for you the same way those last few years. Believe me, I tried but I always wonder if I tried enough.

Lashone, pray for us like we pray for you. It's been hectic lately and the family needs prayer. One day we'll all join you up there, I'm sure it's beautiful. For now, we live on but you're always with us. As long as we are here, you are here.

Maya Angelou once said, "Poeple will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, but they will never forget, how you made them feel."

You done things to make a lot of people feel good Shone. You can never be forgotten and we will always love you.

Truly your #1 fan/Little brother,

Glen A

Charlene (Van Hoos) Brown

August 18, 2009

To the Austin Family,

I just wanted to let all of you know that I've been thinking of each and every one of you. I'm sure this week has been really hard and my prayers are with you. I saw a picture of LaShone the other day and I couldn't help but smile...his smile was contagious. It could light up a room!!! I too bumped into a guy one recently and had to do a double take, he looked so much like Shone...but he just didn't have that sparkle in his eye. Shone was very lucky to have such a great family. Stay strong!

Effie Haynes

August 16, 2009

Wow I can't believe that it has been a year already. It all seems very unreal at times. Lashone you will never be forgotten. We love you.

stacy austin

August 16, 2009

It's been a year since you been gone and I knew this day would be hard. You will be loved and missed forever, but I know you already know that. I will try my hardest to keep everyone's spirits up. In your honor today will be no critcizing, complaining, or self pity. I love you LaShone, keep watching over us.

CINDY

June 22, 2009

HAPPY FATHERS DAY......

CINDY

May 23, 2009

WE MISSED YOU LASTNIGHT.....YOUR DAUGHTER GRADUATED....HIGH SCHOOL HERE SHE COMES....LOVE YOU,

CINDY

May 3, 2009

ITS ALMOST TIME FOR ANASTASIA'S 8TH GRADE GRADUATION.....ITS SO HARD ALL SHE DOES IS CRY AND WANTS YOU TO BE THERE...I TRY TO REASURE HER YOU ARE IN HER HEART BUT TO TOUCH YOUR HAND ONE MORE TIME...I THINK ABOUT YOU ALLLL THE TIME I MISS YOU SOOO... MUCH ITS CRAZZZY..I CANT EVEN FOCAS....IM TRYING TO BE STRONG LIKE YOU ALWAYS TOLD ME TO...CORY IS GRADUATING ALSO AND SO MANY THINGS HAS CHANGED IM SLOWLY FALLING APART...IM STAYING IN CHURCH I FEEL THATS THE ONLY WAY I CAN COPE WITH ALL OF THIS PAIN....I HEAR YOUR VOICE TELL ME HOLD ON YOU CAN MAKE IT....I PRAY I COULD...I ALWAYS THINK IT GOES THROUGH MY HEAD EVERY DAY...IF I ONLY KNEW I COULD OF TOOK CARE OF YOU...I ALWAYS LOVED YOU AND STILL DO....

April 29, 2009

Oh my God LaShone, I was just cleaning off the top of the refrigerator and found a bunch of pictures you must have been saving. I found your mail, your empty medication boxes, and so many photos of Anastacia. I guess the top of the refrigerator belonged to you since nobody else could reach it. Oh I miss you so much, its like August 16 all over again. I tried to laugh a little when I found the unopend low sugar foods I bought for you. I love you bro, give me strength.

CINY

April 26, 2009

WE MISSED YOU LASTNIGHT ANASTASIA HAD HER LAST PLAY FOR JUNIOR HIGH....WISH YOU WHERE THERE......WE ALL LOVE YOU....CINDY,CORY,ALEXIS,AND ANASTSIA

Effie

March 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Lashone. Everytime I visit this site I cry. You remain strong in our thoughts and memories. Love You Man.

Michael Lowe

March 6, 2009

Happy birthday LaShone, on this day we celebrate your birth intead of mourning your death.Love always

Uncle Michael

stacy austin

March 6, 2009

Happy Birthday LaShone. I miss so much and just trying not to cry too hard today.

CINDY,ANASTASIA,ALEXIS&CORY

March 3, 2009

YOUR BIRTHDAY IS FRIDAY WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY.........HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....

CINDY

February 26, 2009

SPRING IS COMING WHICH WAS YOUR FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR...I THINK ABOUT YOU CONSTILY....WE LOVE AND MISS YOU

CINDY

February 15, 2009

WELL...WE JUST GOT DONE WITH ANASTASIA'S CHEERLEADING COMPETION..ANOTHER STRUGGLE WITHOUT YOU...THANK GOD FOR U HER AUNT STACEY FOR SHOWING UP IT MEANT ALOT TO ANASTASIA I LOVE YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR HER FAMILY IS IMPORTANT AND SHE REALLY NEEDS THAT....LASHONE WE MIGHT OF NOT SAW YOU BUT I KNOW YOU WERE WATCHING FROM ABOVE.......WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH.....CCAA

CINDY

February 10, 2009

I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY ,WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES MY HEART JUST ACHES.....I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOW MUCH PAIN I COULD FEEL,THE THOUGHT OF YOU REALLY BEING GONE...I JUST STILL CANT BELIEVE IT ITS SOOO HARD....MISSING YOU THE 14TH FOR VALETINES DAY AND ANASTASIA'S CHEERLEADING COMPETION SATURDAY IN SPRINGFIELD...... SHE IS REALLY MISSING YOU......:( :( :( :(

LAKISHA HAYNES

February 6, 2009

AS THE DAYS AND MONTHS GO BY, I PRAY CONTINUOUSLY FOR GOD TO BE WITH US ALL AND GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO COPE WITH THE THE LOSS OF SHONE. IT'S TOUGH TO ACCEPT DEATH WHEN IT COMES, BUT LET US ALL TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT THE DAY IS COMING WHEN HE (GOD) WILL WIPE OUT EVERY TEAR FROM OUR EYES AND DO AWAY WITH DEATH FOREVER. UNTIL THAT TIME, PLEASE LET US CONTINUE TO LOVE AND CHERISH LIFE AND EACH OTHER.

Darian Eubanks

January 25, 2009

Just a little something I look forward to. Revelation 21:3,4. May it bring all who visit this guest book comfort.

January 24, 2009

DAYS GO BY AND THE PAIN IS STILL THE SAME MAYBE EVEN WORSE EVENTS HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT YOU....ANASTASIA IS SO SAD,HER 8TH GRADE RECONITION WAS THE OTHER NIGHT AND WHEN THEY SAID YOUR NAME TEARS FILLED HER EYES...IM TRYING TO HANDLE SOOO MUCH THAT IS COMING UP ,YOUR BIRTHDAY, HER 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ,AND GONG TO SPRINGFIELD FOR STATE WHERE YOU ALWAYS MEET HER....WE ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU...... CORY,ALEXIS,AND ANASTASIA....

January 20, 2009

You were in my dream last night wearing your best coat. You know the navy blue one that you wore to visit my me when I was waitressing. The dream seemed so real it was almost like you never left. In it, you were playing with Anastacia and picking her up in the air. She was still a little girl of course. In my dream I was watching, but you didn't know I was there. Your skin looked good and you were very healthy. You were smiling and laughing the whole time. I don't know if dreams mean anything, but I know I never wanted this one to end.

Stacy austin

December 24, 2008

I'm trying to make sense of things, I'm trying to move on, but I just can't seem to get it together. I'm so tired of crying my make-up off. How do we get through xmas without you? I just don't know how to be happy without you bro. I know you asked me in my dream to let you rest, but man... I have never had to live in this life without you. You knew me before I knew myself. You always assumed that I was stronger than I really am. Right now I just want to get the "holidays" over with. I haven't even been able to visit your grave yet. Give me strenght LaShone to be strong and at least not cry in front of people. I talked to Cory a lot now and he promised to help me look after Anna. Merry xmas and I'll try to toughten up.

CINDY,ANASTASIA,ALEXIS,&CORY

December 23, 2008

WE LOVE YOU LASHONE(DAD)...MISSING YOU FOR CHRISTMAS......

CINDY

December 14, 2008

YESTERDAY WAS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME.....I TOOK MY DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME TO SEE HER FATHERS HEAD STONE...SO SAD TO SEE HER HURTING...I THOUGHT TO MY SELF DOES THE PAIN EVER STOP DOES IT GET ANY WORSE WHEN WILL IT GET BETTER...ALL I CAN DO IS PRAY FOR PEACE....I KNOW LASHONE AND I WENT THROUGH ALOT TOGETHER PLENTY OF GOOD AND BAD TIMES BUT THOSE WHO REALLY KNEW US OUT OF ALL THE YEARS TOGETHER WE REALLY LOVED EACH OTHER WITH ALL ARE HEARTS AND OUT OF IT ALL WE HAD A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER TOGETHER AND IM TRYING SOOOOO... HARD TO BE STRONG FOR HER FOR THE SAKE OF HIM CAUSE I KNOW HE WOULD OF WANTED ME TOO BUT I CANT STOP THINKING OF HIM AND MY HEART HURTS EVERYDAY I HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO SAY TO HIM GOD PLEASE HELP ME AND GIVE ME JUST ALITTLE PEACE WITHIN ME FOR THE STRENGTH FOR ME TO MAKE IT FOR OUR DAUGHTER.....I KNOW THE PAIN I FEEL IN MY HEART FOR LASHONE I TRY NOT TO IMAGINE HOW ANASTASIA FEELS.....WE STILL HAVE A LONNNNNNG JOURNEY AHEAD.....PLEASE PRAY FOR US....

Effie

December 4, 2008

Even though it has been awhile it still feels very unreal. Sometimes I have to ask myself is it real. We take for granted our lives and the very short period of time that we have been predestined to be here on this earth. Life is so precious. Love your family and Love hard. Tell them that you love them. Everyday. Because you never know when there may come a time when you can't. This is for you guys(Stacy,Glen,Gladys,Chris,Anna and family)a very rough time with the holidays upon us. Just remember and give thanks for the 30+ years that we were all blessed to have Lashone in our lives. Be thankful for the legacy and the memories that he left behind. Happy Holidays. Love you all.

stacy austin

November 30, 2008

Cindy, Anastacia, Corey, and Lexi, I just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving and we all love you guys the way LaShone loved you. Anastacia I really hope to hear from you and see you soon. Corey I think of you all the time and the special connection you had with my brother. He loved you more than you will ever know. You made him very proud. Oh and don't worry Lexi, LaShone knew that you had started dating before he passed. After being in total shock for a brief moment, he just laughed.

CINDY

November 19, 2008

I CANT BELIEVE MY LITTLE GIRLS DAD IS GONE...IT HAS NOT BEEN THAT LONG AGO MY HEART IS IN SOOOO... MUCH PAIN ....I TRY TO BE STRONG FOR OUR DAUGHTER BUT SOMETIMES THE HURT IS OVERWHELMING.....ECSPECIALLY WHEN SHE CRIES FOR HIM AND MISSES HIM SO MUCH ...BUT I TELL MYSELF TO HOLD ON AND BE STRONG FOR HER AND WHEN I LOOK IN HER EYES TO TELL HER IT IS GOING TO BE OKAY HE IS IN HEAVEN WAITING....I SEE HIS FACE IN HER...AND THEN I KNOW HE WOULD WANT ME TO BE STRONG FOR HER SO I TRY TO PUT MY HEAD UP HIGH SO SHE DOESNT SEE THE PAIN.....I NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD EVER HAVE TO EXPERIENCE HOW HARD IT IS FOR A MOTHER TO TELL HER CHILD HER FATHER HAS PASSED AWAY......IT IS A MOTHERS NIGHTMARE.....PLEASE PRAY FOR THE PEACE FOR ANASTASIA AND MYSELF TO HAVE COMFORT IN THE SITUATIONS WE HAVE GONE THROUGH TOGETHER WITHOUT HIM AND THE ONES TO COME... WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH......

Glen

November 16, 2008

I'm having a tough one tonight. Still can't believe my brother is gone. I guess we will never totally understand. My grandma is always singing this song called, "Ain't no words to this song." I've been wondering what it means. Maybe I will never know. When I think about life and death I feel as if there are no words to this song. My cousin believes that we are just a mist, a small piece of a much larger puzzle. I couldn't agree with him more. Love life, appreciate it, and enjoy it while you can. Lashone did! He left all of us enough funny memories to last, or laugh a lifetime.

stacy austin

November 5, 2008

Oh LaShone I am crying happy tears this morning. I know you waited so long for this day to come. Obama is our president. We got our miracle. You must be in heaven doing great things. I remember you telling me stories about how hard things had been in your new profession as a welder and how so many people didn't believe in people who are as dark us. Race and inheritance shaped us all so much. Growing up we never thought we would see this day huh? You will always make me proud. I love you and I miss you. I think the next news headline will read ANASTACIA A. AUSTIN FOR PRESIDENT.

STAYCIE

November 4, 2008

I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY!!!I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU ! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!!

LaShonda Austin

October 30, 2008

To all my family,stay strong and keep praying.Each day will be a better day.I miss you all and love each and every one of you dearly.God is with us.Please never dout that.We love you LaShone.

LAKISHA HAYNES

October 26, 2008

I WOKE UP FROM A DREAM THE OTHER NIGHT ABOUT SHONE. IT'S STILL SO HARD TO SWALLOW THAT HE IS NO LONGER HEAR. GLADYS, ANASTASIA, STACY, GLEN, LIL CHRIS, SADIE AND ALL OF THE FAMILY; YOU GUYS ARE CONSTANTLY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I LOVE YA'LL!

Darian Eubanks

October 22, 2008

Just left the gym and saw a Guy that looked just like LaShone. He had the same muscular build; big chest and big smile, wearing a ball cap that was broken in. But he did not have his personality neither did he have his strength. I think our family has learned to display that same strength. I look at all the wonderful expressions of kindness that have been shown by all of you as well as friends, and I can't help but to anticipate seeing LaShone again to either tell him or show him all the wonderful things people had to say about him. May all of us continue to build a name for ourselves in order that we may be looked upon favorably by the one to whom it really matters. Love you all
:)>

October 21, 2008

AS THE DAYS GO BYE IT GETS HARDER THERE IS SO MANY THINGS I STILL WANT TO SAY TO YOU.THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! YOU WERE MY EVERYTHING I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I WOULD GIVE THE WORLD TO HOLD YOU AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
I WILL NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS FORGET YOU I KNOW YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN AND ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND UNTIL THAT DAY COMES REMEMBER I LOVE YOU...LAST WEEK YOU GOT SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT IS AND I KNOW YOU ARE VERY HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU GOT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

Kelli Cox (Formerly Eubanks)

October 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to Gladys and the ENTIRE Austin family.
Glen, Stacie, Lil Chris, Devon, Louis, Reggie, Shonda my deepest sympathy.
Darian- I know you will miss your cousin!!
Cindy, I pray for Ana I know she will miss her daddy!!

**God made the world with a heart full of love, Then He looked down from Heaven above, and saw that we all need a helping hand, someone to share with, who'll understand.
He made special people to see us through the glad times and the sad times too. A person on whom we can always depend, someone we can call a friend***
You will be missed-

LaShonda Austin

October 21, 2008

This is to Stacy,Glenn,Chris,and Gladys,I've been praying for you guys daily.It's been hard but I keep going.Glenn thank you for calling to check on me.I got all your messages.I love you dearly lil brother.Stacy stay strong I'm so proud of you for moving in to help your mom.You will be blessed.I miss you so much.I will be in Springfield in May.I look forward to seeing all of you.Gladys and Chris stay strong LaShone is all around you guys.Well I'm going to end this now I love you all from the bottom of my heart.WE LOVE YOU LASHONE!!

October 20, 2008

The day you left I decided I was never going to pray again. When you were still on this earth, I had prayed so much for God to keep you safe and healthy. I felt like God betrayed me when you went away. But something happened the other day. I'm not sure what or why, but its like I felt your presence telling me everything was okay and to keep believing in God. I know that if anybody deserves to be in heaven LaShone, it is you. Therefore I prayed for you, for me, and for all of us. I look forward to the day when we will all meet in heaven.

LaShonda Austin

October 14, 2008

LaShonda and LaShone is how it's always been said,now it's no longer.It's very hard for me to even be writing any of this.I miss my lil brother so much.Times I wake up and wish it was all a dream.I know he's in heaven but it still hurts.It's hard for me to talk to my family cause no one in this world knew LaShone like me.I pray for us all to stay strong and when we cry let it be happy tears cause he's not in pain anymore.He's with the LORD.LaShone I love you always and forever and ever.

tamoisha turner

September 30, 2008

Its still so hard to believe my uncle is gone. I've been trying to stay strong for my mom and grandma but its been so hard. We all miss u so much. I was just thinking about the last time i saw u when i was in springfield for the summer. We had so much fun together u kept crackin jokes about any and everybody:) I miss you so much and i know that u are in heaven now watching over all of us. To stacy, Gladys, glenn,chris ,uncle reggie, devon,louis, and grandma my prayers are with you and i love you all so much.
love,
tamoisha

Jameel Ojikutu

September 29, 2008

I would like to send my condolences to Glen and the Austin family, i only met Lashone a couple of times but he always had a smile on his face and was ready and prepared to compete in any athletic competion. i know he will be greatly missed by everyone he had an opportunity to come in contact with. Glen stay stron and if you ever need to talk, you know am there for you.

Nakia Haynes

September 28, 2008

It does not seem real to me that you are gone away from us.I remember the last time seeing your face was back in 2005 at glens wedding and you were joking around with me with your great since of humor u had.U were always such a wonderful cousin who always stood up for your family no matter what the situation was.Im so sorry I didn't get the chance to make it to pay my last respects to u shone but please know that i thought about u every day and we all miss u dearly.My three year old daughter awoke from a dream saying mommy shone passed away and he was in the piano with flowers on him.I guess she was trying to say casket and it just brought tears to my eyes.Im just glad to think that your not in any pain or no longer suffering on this earth.Just know we will never forget about you and always hold on to all the wonderful memories that we have of you shone.My heart goes out to gladys,stacy,glen and chris.I love u guys so much and gladys i know u will never forget about your first born son but time will make u stronger so please just keep on holding on,please.Love always Nakia Haynes AKA Nana and Mimi.

Christopher DiBello jr.

September 24, 2008

It was hard for me to write this because it hurts even thinking about it. Im so use to seeing or talking to him at least a couple times a month. Nobody, and i do mean nobody was there for me like my brother. Somethimes the only thing keeps me moving is that my mother and family are suffering just like me and need my support. I'll always love and miss you Big Bra..........

Effie

September 15, 2008

Oh wow,it is still so hard to believe. Lashone was everything that people have said that he was in the previous weeks. Fun loving,caring,just a true character. Even when he was cracking jokes on you it somehow seemed funny. Always had your back:) I cry as I write this message,but I know that my pain and my hurt can not compare to the hurt and the loss of you Gladys,Stacy,Glen,Chris and Anastasia. I hope that you all know that we are all there for you guys,anytime anyway. It was truely great to see everyone. I hope that even if nothing else came out of the loss of our beloved Lashone,that it will teach us all to be a better brother,sister,mother,cousin,aunt,uncle or friend. To love one another unconditionally and without judgement. I know that it has truely opened my eyes. With that said I just want to say to all of my family who may read this entry,I LOVE YOU ALL.
Effie,Gary,Santriana,Geremiah&Kaela

LAKISHA HAYNES

September 14, 2008

TO GLADYS AND ALL OF MY FAMILY, I WAS SO GLAD TO BE ABLE TO COME AND SEE EVERYONE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DURING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME FOR US ALL. MAN, IT SEEMS SO UNREAL THAT SHONE IS GONE. EVEN THOUGH IT HAD BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE I SAW MY COUSIN, I CAN STILL REMEMBER IT LIKE YESTERDAY, WHEN HE USED TO TEASE US AS LITTLE KIDS. HE ALWAYS KEPT A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND WAS VERY MUCH A JOKESTER. IT SADDENS MY HEART TO SEE GLADYS AND ALL OF THE FAMILY IN SO MUCH PAIN AND TO KNOW THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN SAY OR DO TO TAKE THAT PAIN AWAY. BUT, PLEASE REST ASSURE THAT WE MAY ALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REUNITE WITH SHONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE IN A PARADISE HERE ON EARTH IF WE PUT ALL OF OUR TRUST AND FAITH IN JEHOVAH GOD AND DO HIS WILL. UNTIL THEN, LET US CONTINUE TO DRAW CLOSER AS A FAMILY AND LOVE AND CHERISH ONE ANOTHER EACH AND EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES WHILE WE ARE STILL HERE. REMEMBER, "IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SAY I LOVE YOU", SO PLEASE DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF WAITING UNTIL IT'S TO LATE. SHONE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE, I KNOW THAT YOU ARE FREE FROM ALL OF THE PAIN THAT LIFE BRINGS. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN IN A NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH. LOVE, YOUR COUSIN KISHA.

LAKISHA HAYNES

September 14, 2008

TO GLADYS, SADIE, ANASTACIA, STACY, GLEN, CHRIS AND ALL OF MY FAMILY, I WAS SO HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO SEE ALL OF YA'LL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DURING SUCH A VERY HARD TIME FOR EVERYONE.
IT STILL SEEMS SO UNREAL THAT MY COUSIN SHONE IS GONE. EVEN THOUGH IT HAD BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE I LAST SAW HIM, I CAN STILL REMEMBER HOW MUCH OF A JOKESTER HE WAS AND HOW HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND TEASING US AS LITTLE KIDS. IT'S SADDENS MY HEART DEEPLY TO SEE GLADYS, GLEN, STACY, CHRIS AND ALL OF MY FAMILY IN SO MUCH PAIN, AND THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT I CAN'T TAKE THEIR PAIN AWAY. BUT, PLEASE REST ASSURE THAT VERY SOON IN THE NEAR FUTURE, WE MIGHT ALL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REUNITE WITH SHONE AGAIN IN A NEW PARADISE HERE ON EARTH, IF WE CONTINUE TO PUT ALL OF OUR TRUST AND FAITH IN JEHOVAH GOD AND DO HIS WILL. UNITL THEN, LET US CONTINUE TO DRAW CLOSER AS A FAMILY AND LOVE AND CHERISH ONE ANOTHER EACH AND EVERYDAY WE ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY. ALWAYS REMEBER "IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SAY I LOVE YOU", SO PLEASE DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF NOT SAYING AND SHOWING IT TO OUR LOVED ONE'S WHILE WE ARE STILL HERE. SHONE MAY YOU REST IN PEACE NOW, FREE FROM ALL THE PAIN THIS LIFE BRINGS, I LOVE YOU AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW PARADISE. LOVE, COUSIN LAKISHA!

stacy austin

September 13, 2008

Hey Big Brother I know you are watching over us from above. Today I would have made you very proud, even though you always told me that you were very proud of me. I decided to head back over to Circle Drive and help support our mother and hold the family together. Glen and I moved most of the furniture today. I laughed when I remember how you used to always move my stuff and break it at same time. Do you remember moving my coutch on your own and knocking an exit sign right out of the ceiling? You were always so strong. Every time I look out the window at the back house I see you. Whenever I enter the rooms you painted, I am reminded of you. The plaster on the ceiling, the small window in the bathroom, Circle Drive really was your home on this earth LaShone. Don't worry, I check on lil Chris as often as I can and I try to not let Glen do too much. Chris got a pretty nice tattoo of your name on his chest. He also says he wants to start working out.

Glen is really trying to do too much. I wanted to be there when he picked out your headstone yesterday, but he didn't want me to worry. Glen is so much stronger than he knows. Pray for us all LaShone. I will also try to keep Anastacia as close to me as possible. She is and will forever be our little lady. We love her just as much as we love you LaShone, but I'm sure you know that.

Anastasia Austin

September 12, 2008

hey dad i no you cant read this but i love you so much i miss you and i want you here with me daddy i need you love you thanks for always being there for me.

Darian Eubanks

September 9, 2008

I still can't believe my cousin is no longer here to tease me and make me laugh. I miss conversations about life. I miss that very loud laugh he did after doing something funny. I miss Hi siding with him. I look forward to seeing him again in Paradise. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone that has been affected by this untimely loss of Lashone Austin.

Dick Rogers

September 8, 2008

Someone at work (GSI) just told me of Shawn's passing--I am so sorry. Shawn was a wonderful Christian man that I was just beginning to know. I work first shift and he second--we would greet each other when he arrived. We shared our love for Christ each time we met and hugged each other often. I miss him even though we did not know each other well. Shawn's family--you are in my prayers.

Michael Lowe

September 8, 2008

It has been over three weeks since we lost our beloved LaShone and I struggle everyday to express my feelings. But I am touch by all the wonderful things and kind words so many people has to say about LaShone. LaShone was a very special person that was loved and respected by so many people including me. I am proud of my family for coming together and showing the strength they have shown in this difficult time. I am proud of Glenn and his wife NaKeya for taking the forefront and making the hard financial decisions for LaShone funeral cost. I am proud of Chris Jr. for showing he can the man and protector for his mother. And I am proud of Stacy for showing her unselfishness and continuous support towards her mother Gladys. Lashone I will always remember and love you . uncle Michael

September 8, 2008

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK LASHONDA FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT YOU ARE SUCH A SWEETHEART AND TALKING TO YOU ABOUT LASHONE YOU HAVE MADE ME FEEL A LOT BETTER AND I THANK YOU SO MUCH,LOUIS THANK YOU FOR CALLING AND SHARING MEMORIES OF YOUR BROTHER,REGINALD YOU CALL OR EMAIL ME JUST ABOUT EVERYDAY AND WE SHARE A LOT ABOUT LASHONE THANK YOU,AND SHIRLEY THANK YOU FOR CALLING YOU GUYS ARE REALLY REALLY DOWN TO EARTH PEOPLE WITHOUT YOU I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO.LASHONDA YOU ARE MY ANGEL AND YOU HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART NOW I SEE WHY LASHONE LOVED YOU SO MUCH..YOU TWO ARE SO MUCH ALIKE.. REGINALD AND LOUIS I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OCTOBER THANK YOU ALL FOR THE EMAILS THE PHONE CALLS YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST
MUCH LOVE STAYCIE

September 8, 2008

TO MY LOVE WELL ITS BEEN A WHILE NOW AND I STILL MISS YOU SO MUCH..EVERYBODY KEEPS TELLING ME IT WILL GET BETTER IN TIME AND BELIEVE ME IT IS NOT GETTING ANY BETTER I MISS YOU SO MUCH..I STILL CANT GET IT THROUGH MY HEAD THAT YOUR NOT COMING HOME I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN UNTIL THAT DAY COMES REMEMBER I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH
STAYCIE

September 7, 2008

Oh my brother, my friend, my strong giant. Why did you have to go? They keep telling me to be strong for everyone else, but its so hard. Its so so hard... I miss you LaShone and my tears just won't stop.

Chris (Big Chris) Sr DiBello

September 6, 2008

I am still in shock to think that my son's brother is now gone. I can't get my hands around it to think of Glen, Chris JR. and Stacy with no Lashone. I think of my son and his brothers and sisters every day. What stands out about Lashone is that he was such a good person who always helped others. When I was in Springfield Lashone came to my aid many times in bad situations and I heard many stories of Lashonne risking his life to help strangers. I am proud of Lashonne, Stacy, Chris Jr and Glenn and I was proud of the man Lashonne grew up to be. I was looking forward to seeing Lashonne again. My prayers and thoughts and tears go out to Gladys's family and I am sorry I couldn't do what I really wanted to to help in the situation. After reading the messages posted on the guest book I can see that Sean left the same impression on others as I.
I am very sorry for the loss of Lashonne and my hearts go out to Gladys, Chris Jr and the Austins.
(Chris Sr-Big Chris)

Nan DiBello

September 6, 2008

When I think of Shone, I remember him as a strikingly handsome young man with a great smile. When I saw him last summer (2007), he looked a bit older, but still had that welcoming grin. We chatted a bit about life -- he was enjoying gardening! I know that everyone who loved and care about Shone will have an empty space that only good memories will make easier to bear. Life is never the same when we lose someone we love, especially when it feels so very premature. But we can take comfort in remembering Shone as a great person, son, brother and friend. My thoughts and deepest sympathy to everyone, "Nana"

Dawn McFall

September 5, 2008

LaShone was a one of a kind person! I can not believe he is gone,it seems so unreal.My heart,thoughts,and prayers go out to his family and most of all his daughter.He is missed,I will never forget that smile.

Trecie & Chris (Wilson) Griggs

September 4, 2008

we are so sorry about your lost,Lashone was a very loving person;when ever we came to visit springfield Shone always made us feel welcome,and we loved him so very much. MY COUSIN GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!R.I.P.

STAYCIE

September 1, 2008

ANOTHER DAY GOES BYE AND IM STILL THINKING OF YOU..I MISS YOU SO MUCH..I WISH THIS WAS ALL JUST A BAD DREAM AND I COULD WAKE UP AND YOU WOULD BE HERE..I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I ALWAYS WILL...I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US FROM ABOVE..I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY UNTIL THAT DAY COMES I WILL ALWAYS BE THINKING OF YOU...I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY.....STAYCIE

STAYCIE

August 28, 2008

ITS BEEN ALMOST 2 WEEKS SINCE YOU HAVE PASSED..IT HURTS SO BAD KNOWING YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO WALK THROUGH OUR DOOR AGAIN..NOT SEEING YOUR FACE EVERYDAY...I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND YOUR NO LONGER IN PAIN....AND I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN AT US....I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH...STAYCIE~N~BRAYDEN

August 27, 2008

as the days pass it really dont get any easier. you should be here with your loved ones we all miss you so much..you was always here to make us laugh you always had a smile on your face. we love you lashone and we will never forget you

Kwame Curtis

August 25, 2008

A man of many talents, much love in his heart, and made putting smiles on faces look very easy. He will be dearly missed and not forgotten. May God be at his side.

Gladys DiBello

August 25, 2008

I would like thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy during our time of sadness. To have so many family members and friends visiting, calling, and sharing their memories has helped me get through the nights. Everyone has been so helpful making the calls I couldn't make, cooking, organizing things, lighting the house with beautiful plants, hugging me when I felt like I couldn't stand any longer, and offering so many shoulders to lean on.

Nakeya Austin, you are the most beautiful, strong and loving daughter in law a mother could ever ask for. Thank you for doing so much to help us all get through this. You have always taken such good care of our children and Glen. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. Please stand by Glen forever. God could not have given Glen a more loving wife. From this day forward I hope our family will grow stronger in God and each other.

LaShone is my first born and I will miss him forever. My son has taught me some of the greatest lessons in my life and that family means everything. LaShone has also taught me that we should never wait til later to tell someone "I love you" or hold back on a hug. Quality time is so much more important than anything else.

Keep praying for us,
Gladys DiBello

Ruth and Steve Zulauf

August 24, 2008

To All the Family of Lashone:
May our prayers help you through the days ahead. Keep the memories close to your heart until you see him again.
Louis:
We are sorry we didn't get the chance to meet Lashone.

August 23, 2008

its been a week today and believe me it dont get any easier its very hard knowing that your never coming back we love you and miss you very much

August 22, 2008

another day goes by its hard to deal with this sudden loss it dont get any easier as the days go by just know your in our hearts we love you and we will never forget you.

pamela eubanks

August 22, 2008

My condolences goes out to Lashone M. Austin and his family. MY Jehovah God take care of your loved one until you all meet again.

Nicole Kersting

August 22, 2008

I met Shon in high school at Stage 2, with his infectious smile and endless wisecracks he was such an amazing person. I ran into him from time to time but have not seen him in years. It hurts my heart to know he is gone and has left behind such a loving family. From reading this guest book, I see there is no shortage of love for Shon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of pain. May God Bless You and give you strength.

Karyn (Pierson) Hadley

August 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Louis Austin

August 22, 2008

My brother Shone will be greatly missed. I thank everyone for their support of the Austin family.

richard big daddy clayborne

August 21, 2008

today on august 21 the heavens opend up and let a good man in shone we straped up and went to battle on the field and sat and talked about life i will miss you my brother and friend and one day we will strap up again. aka steady B love ya

August 21, 2008

how can i express how i feel. seeing you lay there you looked like you were at peace no more suffering its hard to see you gone i know in my heart you are in a better place.. and you will rise again just like you always said...your family and friend were all very sad one day we will all meet with you again until that day comes you will be in our hearts and prayers we loved you more than life itself we know you are smiling down on us may god bless you

Ashlea Taylor

August 21, 2008

To Stacy, Devon and Glen:
I am sorry to hear about Shon. It was such a shocker.He was a good dancer, fun, full of life and always made you laugh as we were was growing up. I no this is a hard time for you but he's in a better place watching over you. You are in my prayers.

August 21, 2008

The Austin Family & Cindy and Anna,
It was a honor to have known Shone. He was a wonderful father & loved his family unconditionally. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Angie & Family

Jaci Barger

August 21, 2008

To the LaShone Austin family, may God bless and keep you in your time of need. Shone was a star that will always shine bringing cheerful memories for an eternity.

(Big Rich) Richard Clayborne, Angel Pitts & Family

August 21, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Sara Bengtsson

August 21, 2008

My thoughts go to Lashone's daughter, parents, brothers, sisters and other family members on this sad day. He will be remembered fondly, always.

August 21, 2008

Today is the day that shone will rise again,as he always said.
Dear lord keep shone's family & friends,& children in your prayers to give them faith to go on,& be the most sucessfulpeople that they can be.That is what shone would have wanted.
he was such a great person That everyone loved,& will defenitly be greatly missed.

A Dear Friend of Mine.

Aunt Cheryl

August 21, 2008

Autstin Family: Losing someone is so hard and for awhile all you can do is cry because you miss them so much. My sympathies go out to you and to my Niece Anna. Anna, I know you are having a hard time right now and I pray that God will give you Peace and that he will be there for you when you feel like no one else is. I love you!

LaShone you were just as strong as you looked.

August 20, 2008

LaShone taught us that love and forgiveness is everything.

August 20, 2008

LaShone can you believe how much our youngest brother grew up?

August 20, 2008

stacy austin

August 20, 2008

LaShone its so hard to type this when I can't even see through my tears, but I know you would not want to see me in pain. I know you understand that I have never had to live this life without you. I have and will always be MY BROTHERS KEEPER. Even though I thought I was the boss growing up, I was so proud to have you as my big brother, the greatest football player, and the strongest man I know. LaShone I promise to love and protect our family just the way you did.

You would be so proud of the way Devon and Glen prayed with everybody today and the way we held hands. Yes we all cried really hard, but we cried together. Even Lil Chris opened his heart and let the family in. Lil Chris told us all to be strong and shared what his last moments with you were like. It was beautiful. I love you so much LaShone and I promise to make you proud for the rest of my life.

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