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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=634494714-07012014>Rose Anne has asked
that I post this note to the list serves: </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff size=3
face="Times New Roman">Blase and I want to thank all of you who sent cards,
email messages or Facebook messages - and those of you who sent love and care
silently - we felt it all. It's still very hard but the initial shock of Aaron's
death has lessened a little and we are feeling more light in our lives - even
though this will take time to heal and will be with us always. He was special.
At his service - his high school friends spoke about him - one boy told us all -
through his tears - that he had always been different and didn't have many
friends but Aaron saw through all that and befriended him. One young women said
Aaron taught her to see life with a new perspective - to see the beauty in
everything. Blase and I feel that we were greatly blessed to have him as our
grandson for 19 years. He was a very sincere and spiritual person. We miss his
physical presence profoundly. Although we have to bear our grief alone, I
think the love from friends does help. We appreciate your kindness and
care.<BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT color=#0000ff size=3
face="Times New Roman">Rose Anne and Blase Sands</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=634494714-07012014><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">We continue to hold this family in our care,
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=634494714-07012014><FONT size=3
face="Times New Roman">Lynda </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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