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Former President Ronald Reagan's funeral 
is one of the grandest ever. 
He's an icon, 
representing more than a mere human 
to many people. 

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The sad news just came in 
that Ray Charles has died. 

He brought some joy into the world. 

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A neighbor of ours died yesterday. 
He endured pain 
because he couldn't afford the medicine 
on his small Social Security check. 

You wouldn't know him. 
He was a retired trucker 

© June 10, 2004 Jack Blanchard. All rights reserved. 

 

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