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Memorial Day 2013
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On this Memorial Day, a straightforward and heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans -- past and present.
I share some additional thoughts in this week's column, "It is altogether fitting and proper"
Read the column here: http://www.odessafile.com/government-OMara119th
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