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Posted By: <b>ockday</b><p>So often we hear negative stories about different dealers and auction houses that I thought it would be nice to point out some very positive experiences with a card dealer.<br />I am referring to our very own Barry Sloate. I am sure many of you know this already but it bears repeating.<br />He is a simply pleasure to work with, honest almost to a fault and just an all around good guy.<br />I never have to worry about payments from consignments as NO ONE pays faster and since I am in NYC, he comes to me to pick up whatever I am looking to sell.When buying from Barry, the cards arrive virtually the next day.<br />I know this sounds like a commercial for him but this is totally unsolicited and just my way of saying thanks.<br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>Steve Murray</b><p>I concur!!<br /><br />Too bad Barry is in Florida and without computer access to view the kudos.

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Posted By: <b>Bobby Binder</b><p>What is he on Hal's yacht cruising the coast...

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Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>Actually he's at his mother's house who is on her deathbed. I spoke with him this morning......They don't know if it's going to be tomorrow or a month from now...but she is going downhill quickly. Cut him some slack please though I know you didn't mean anything by your jest. Our NY Dinner will take a back seat if something happens. We will still have it and I am still coming to NY but his plans could change. I might be looking for a couch to sleep on too if he has to be away......regards

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks to Alan, and to Leon too. I only think she has a day or two to live. My family is devastated but we have to go on. This is the first time I have looked at the board since Monday but Alan's kind post has made me feel a whole lot better in this difficult time.

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Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />I'm so sorry. My best to you and your family. I can't imagine how difficult it must be.<br /><br />Joann

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Posted By: <b>Steve</b><p>Agreed, I had a positive experience with Sloate Auctions too. <br /><br />Barry, I'm wishing you strength in this tough time. We only have one Momma.

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Posted By: <b>Chris East</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />Having recently lost my father-in-law (only in his early 60s), I simply say that you and your family are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thank you to everyone. I'm not ashamed to say I am sitting at the computer and crying as I read these kind words.

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Posted By: <b>Jason L</b><p>You are in our thoughts here. There is never an easy path through these experiences, but it is good to hear that you have family to help.<br />Be well.<br />Jason

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />I'm pretty sure that everyone on the board is thinking and feeling the same thing after reading this thread. We all wish you strength and peace at this time. <br /><br />Best to you and yours Barry,<br /><br />Fred

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Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Barry - best wishes from my family to yours.<br />

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Posted By: <b>Jeff Lichtman</b><p>Barry, I'm really sorry to hear of the bad news. Try to focus on the good memories you have of your mom.

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Posted By: <b>Bob Pomilla</b><p>My thoughts are with you at this terrible time, Barry.

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Barry, I've never met you, but hope to someday. I know your one of the great guys in the hobby. My thoughts are with you. Sincerly, Paul

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Posted By: <b>Mikeu</b><p>Best wishes Barry!

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Posted By: <b>Tony Andrea</b><p>Barry -<br />Best to you and yours from the Andrea family.<br />Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.<br /><p>Tony<br />

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Posted By: <b>Dan Bretta</b><p>Barry, sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Posted By: <b>Rob Fouch</b><p>So sorry to hear that, Barry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.<br /><br />Rob<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Rob Fouch</b><p>And Leon, if you find yourself in a pinch for a place to crash, I live about 10 minutes from JFK, 25 from Laguardia. I'm in Valley Stream, which is right on the Queens border and a pretty easy 35-minute ride into the city by train.<br />My wife's cousin and niece are coming over this weekend, but we could surely find you a bed. They can sleep on the couch. <br />And of course, you'd have to put up with my 4-year-old son's 3,000 questions. "Who's that, Daddy? Where did he come from? What he's doing here? Etc. Etc." <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br />

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Posted By: <b>ockday</b><p>Barry...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.<br />Having lost my father on his 80th birthday in 1998, I know how tough this is.<br /><br />Alan<br />

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Posted By: <b>Kenny Cole</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are also with you.<br /><br />Kenny

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Posted By: <b>Bobby Binder</b><p>Barry & Leon,<br /><br />I had no idea of the situation and never would of said what I did if I did know. So very sorry about what is happening and fully understand. My mother is in the ICU right now for the past 2 weeks with pneumonia and the prognosis is not good. She must of had it for months and did nothing about it. The infection spread to her blood and made her septic. She is out of it with a tube in her to help her breath. It is a horrible thing when a family members falls ill.<br /><br />I wish you all the best..<br /><br />Bobby

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Posted By: <b>Corey R. Shanus</b><p>Really really sorry to hear that Barry.<br /><br />Corey

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Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Dear Barry,<br />Have no wisdom for you, just gentle thoughts for an internet friend, a kind and decent man (in a sometimes unkind and indecent world). The days we dread since we're old enough to fathom the concept of death came for me in 2001 and 2002 when I lost both my folks. An era passed. I had to get used to it. It's hard, man. We hope we made our parents proud; even when we didn't they would forgive us anyway. I still feel their love. Goddamit-now I'm crying too. <br /><br />I miss them in big and little ways every day still. My mom was a Brooklyn girl (Tilden HS class of '44, Brooklyn Jewish Nursing '47). The McDonald diaspora took her far away but she never stopped speaking like a trolley dodger. A couple of years ago my wife and I visited NYC. We were in Barney's on Madison Ave hoping they had a cafeteria. I asked a salesgirl, a tall, willowy Sex-in-the-City bomber, where we could get a bite and was startled when she replied in pure New Yawkese, "Thezza kawfee shop acraws the street." How I would love to be able to tell my mom that story; how she would have laughed! Rest in Peace, Mom.<br /><br />Along with all your friends in our little baseball card community I hope the Sloate family is graced by peace in these sad days.<br /><br />From the heart, man.<br /><br />David McDonald

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Posted By: <b>Ed Hans</b><p>Barry,<br /> Our prayers are with you.

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Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy, and your Brother and his Family.<br /><br />Ted and Charlotte

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>I am very sorry to hear that and will say a prayer for your mom and your family.<br /><br />If you need me for anything, just call.<br /><br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Rich Klein</b><p>Baseball cards are transitory; but your family is forever and spend whatever time your mom has left with her.<br /><br />Regards<br />Rich

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>Barry- hang in there bud...we're here for you, like Joe said, if you need anything call...<br /><br />Michael

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks to all my friends, you guys have been wonderful, and so supportive. Leon will be here in a few hours and we will be meeting for the first time under the strangest circumstances. But I have to move on with my life, and I want to be with friends this weekend.<br /><br />Again, all your words have been kind and mean a lot to me.<br /><br />Bobby- sorry what you are going through, I know just how difficult it is.

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>You know... <br />when a Texan visits NYC -<br />everything stops. Even Grand Central Station.....<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jwMj3PJDxuo&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jwMj3PJDxuo&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>This is the worst for any family. Moms are quarterbacks and the rest of the family is recievers.<br /><br /><br />xoxoBarry<br />Dan Koteles

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Posted By: <b>Ricky Y</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sending my best wishes and prayers to her, to you and your family. <br /><br />Ricky Y

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Posted By: <b>Ricky Y</b><p>I'd like to add...yes a good dealer and a true asset to the hobby too! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br /><br /><br />Ricky Y

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Posted By: <b>Fred Y</b><p>To a TRUE gentleman of this Board, my since thoughts & prayers are with you & yours during this very trying time.

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>Barry is a super guy and businessman. Very smart and a class act. My favorite is Robbie Lifson. When I win something, it arrives before I get a chance to cut the check! Now that is service! Touche to Barry as he is one of my favorites!!!

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>From becoming acquainted with Barry via cyberspace, but not ever having met in person, I consider him a friend and wish him the strength and courage to see these final days through and the tenacity to carry on after his lost. You're in my thoughts Barry...

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Posted By: <b>robert a</b><p>Besides your obvious talent for selling baseball cards in an honest and courteous way, you seem like a great human being Barry.<br /><br />I wish you the best during this trying time.<br /><br />Rob<br /><br /><br /><br />Edited spelling like Barry would want it!

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Posted By: <b>JimB</b><p>Barry,<br />All the best to you and your family.<br />JimB

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Posted By: <b>Tony III</b><p>Barry,<br />Thanks for being a super awesome dealer. I just bought my second card from your auction house (T206 PSA 7 Johnson). <br /><br />I lost my mom almost 8 years ago to the day (only 58 years old), and she was in a coma for the last 4 months. <br /><br />I wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time. You are a class act and I am sure you made her proud.

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Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Barry is one of the nicest, down to earth guys that I have ever met (in the hobby cyberspace). He is a genuine MENSCH.<br /><br />All the Best to you Barry during this difficult time. I will say some prayers for you in shul tomorrow.<br /><br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>WHOA! I missed Leon's statement! I am deeply sorry Barry and I know exactly how you feel! I have no words of wisdom either but can share the fact that I lost my Mom Tuesday the 5th. After seeing her the 3rd in rehab and she looked great and we thought she was coming home. We buried her a week ago today. Pop is crushed after 58 years with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Dan Mckee.

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Posted By: <b>Craig W</b><p>Just taking a momemt for a prayer for you and your family.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I want to again offer a heartfelt thanks to everyone on the board. Mom passed away earlier today. She was 81. She struggled in the last year and lost her will to live. I will miss her terribly but she is finally at peace.

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Dan- I just saw your post. I send my condolences too.

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Posted By: <b>Brian</b><p>Barry & Dan,<br /><br />Tender sympathies<br /><br />Brian

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Posted By: <b>MVSNYC</b><p>so sorry Barry...please let me know if you need anything.<br /><br />Michael<br /><br />p.s. Dan, my sympathies also.

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>Thank you Barry and everyone. These times are rough but we all must go through them. My mother was 80 years and 8 months young. Yes they are at peace but that still doesn't seem to make it any easier. Dan.

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Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>Barry,<br /><br />You truly area class act and an asset to the hobby. My best to you and your family at this difficult time.

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Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I've never lost a parent or sibling, and losing my grandparents was tough enough. My warmest regards Barry. I hope you don't mind if I pray for you tonight.<br /><br />James

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks James- you may. It's very kind of you.

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Posted By: <b>Dave S</b><p>Deepest condolences to both Barry and Dan; having gone thru it, I know how tough it is. The best to both of you and your families...

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Posted By: <b>marty quinn</b><p>barry- my syampathies for you and your family, may your mom rest in peace.

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Posted By: <b>Bob</b><p>Dan- Sorry I missed your post also. Another true friend, my thoughts are with you also.<br />tbob

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Posted By: <b>Denny Walsh</b><p>Barry & Dan,<br /> My deepest sympathies go out to you & yours. i will bend a knee & send a prayer to our maker for all of your comfort when i'm finished writing this. i feel your pain & have lived with it for quite some time now. Until i was 6 years old i lived in Astoria, NY. my Ma & Da worked real hard for us to move out on Long Island. Ma's Dream was for us to live in the country. For the next 7 years i was able to live with a Ma that Loved me enough to last me a life time. When i was 13 she suddenly passed away, she had a stroke at 56 years young. Jan 4th is Ma's birthday. So, when January rolls around my thoughts always turn to Ma! My dearest Ma. i'm 48 now, & i still miss her... at times...terribly!<br />Always knowing though that her Love still remains with me. What a Blessing she was to me!<br /><br />Time for a knee & a Prayer....<br /><br />Life's Grand,<br />Denny Walsh

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Posted By: <b>Brian Weisner</b><p><br /> Hi Dan and Barry,<br /> My families thoughts and prayers are with you. <br /><br /> Be strong and well Brian

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Posted By: <b>Steve Dawson</b><p>Barry and Dan, I'm so sorry to hear of your moms' passing. I lost my mom suddenly five years ago. Absolutely nothing can prepare you for that phone call telling you that a parent has died. She would have celebrated her 80th birthday 2 days ago. Although I believe it was a blessing that she died when she did, as she was in the early stages of colon cancer, I still miss her to this day.<br /><br />I want to pass on my heartfelt condolences and prayers to each of you and your family, and sincerely hope you find peace and strength in this time of sorrow.<br /><br /><br />Steve

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Posted By: <b>Dan Koteles</b><p>BArry & Dan.....heartfelt sympathies

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Posted By: <b>Gary Passamonte</b><p>Be strong my friend. Please accept my condolences

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Posted By: <b>Greg Theberge</b><p>Barry, <br /><br />I haven't read the forum for a while. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.<br /><br />Right now, I'm going through the same thing with my 44 year old brother in law who is one of my most dearest friends. Life isn't fair.<br /><br /><br />greg<br />

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Posted By: <b>Dave F</b><p>Barry is definately a class act and I'm very sorry to hear about this. <br /><br />Dave

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Posted By: <b>Jimmy Leiderman</b><p>Barry, Dan...<br /><br />Very sorry to hear about this.<br />Please accept my condolences.

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Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>My deepest sympathy and condolences to you both during these most difficult times.<br />One of my favorite thinkers is Sam Keen who said simply yet poignantly at the death of his father that he realized he had lost his hero.<br />When I lost both my father and mother, I knew and felt exactly what he meant.<br />I'm sure you know and feel it,too, Barry and Dan.<br /><br />Barry

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Posted By: <b>Anonymous</b><p>Barry,<br /><br /> My condolences.<br /><br />Brian Van Horn<br />

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Posted By: <b>dan mckee</b><p>This forum is full of class acts! Thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart. You may not believe this but just reading this thread over and over helps ease some of the grief. I do appreciate all of the kindness here for my family and Barry's. Sincerely, Dan McKee.

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Posted By: <b>Richard Cline - RC</b><p>My condolences to both Barry and Dan. Definitely difficult times that many of us have had to endure. I tend to remember very positive moments with my parents and try to continue to make decisions that would make them proud.<br /><br />Even though this is mostly a cyber-family, hopefully the thoughts and prayers help to ease some of the pain.<br /><br />My best, RC

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Posted By: <b>Marty Kohler</b><p>I have not meet you but I hope to in Chicago this summer...Its obvious you have many friends here and are a true gentleman. She would want you, I am sure, to carry on and and enjoy life! <br><br>GO YARD

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Posted By: <b>Ricky Y</b><p>Wow...sorry to hear about Dan's mom too. Condolences and prayers to both families.<br /><br />Ricky Y

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Posted By: <b>Jay</b><p>Dan and Barry--My thoughts and prayers are with you both

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Posted By: <b>ockday</b><p>My sincere condolences on your losses.<br />My thougts and prayers are with you .<br />Alan

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Thanks again for everyone's kind thoughts. The response has been overwhelming.<br /><br />Last night we had a NYC Net54 dinner and Leon joined us (as most already know). It was so uplifting to be among friends, and such a great group of people. It certainly made one of the most difficult weeks of my life a whole lot easier.

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Posted By: <b>Fred C</b><p>Barry and Dan,<br /><br />My condolences to both of you. You both are class acts and I'm sure each of your mothers contributed towards that. <br /><br />Best to both of you and all others in this forum,<br /><br />Fred

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Posted By: <b>Paul</b><p>Barry & Dan,<br /><br />My sincere condolances. My thoughts are with you both.

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Posted By: <b>Patrick McMenemy</b><p>Barry & Dan,<br /><br />My prayers and thoughts are with you both. Having lost my mom two years ago, I certainly understand how difficult a time this is for each of you. Treasure the good memories.<br /><br />Patrick

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Posted By: <b>Tom Boblitt</b><p>Agree with all the sentiments about BOTH of you guys in terms of dealing with you. SO sorry about your loss. When seeing friends go through this, I can only think about the fact we all have to go through it some day. Hopefully, we all remember to enjoy the moments we have with them now and forget the little stuff that gets in the way of understanding how important those relationships are sometimes. Will pray for both you guys.<br /><br />

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Posted By: <b>Mark Evans</b><p>Heartfelt sympathies to Barry and Dan. Mark