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Sunday, January 5, 2020
Fairchild Funeral Chapel
1570 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset, New York, United States
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Monday, January 6, 2020
St Mary's RC Church
1300 Northern Blvd
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Edward R. Stewart lit a candle
Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Only learning of Frank's passing two years later. I was already at the Seminary in Huntington when Frank arrived to begin his stiudies. While we never became personal friends, from the sidelines I guess, I quietly admired his courage, personal warmth and deep sense of Prayer. And of course he brought Jugger with him, which along with Frank added to the seminary experience. Sounds like he touched many hearts in the intervening years. May he rest in peace.
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Clifford Proctor posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
I met Frank through his book,YOUR CROSS IS YOUR GIFT. I wrote him, he wrote back...
I will always remember that on The Thanksgiving after my mom passed he called me up to see how I was doing.. We both loved football,lacrosse and Christ
Thank you Frank. Thank You Jesus.
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Dimitri Constant posted a condolence
Friday, February 14, 2020
I was fortunate to meet Frank when he was a student at Yale Divinity School. I was going through a difficult time, but whenever I talked with him, he lifted my spirits. I am grateful we were able to stay in touch until last year, but seeing his obituary today, I wish I had done more. I will miss his sense of humor, his encouragement. I hope I’ll get to see him again one day in his resurrected body, out of his chair, out of bed, and to give and receive from him a big hug.
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Joe Fina posted a condolence
Friday, February 7, 2020
On behalf of the 1980 Fisher Football team, I'd like to extend our deepest sympathies & prayers to Frank, his family, his friends, his Siena Football teammates and those whom he inspired.
It was a confusing & difficult time I'm sure for not only Siena Football, but Fisher's team as well back then. What made it even tougher to accept/understand was the very same thing happening to our teammate, Ralph Montemalo, the second game of the following season and within ten yards of the very spot Frank went down on our field.
Frank was housed at a local Rochester, NY hospital months after his accident and we'd often visit & hold various fundraisers to help with his expenses. We also "secretly" housed Frank's older brother, CJ, in our dorm suite during those months that he was attending to Frank. Over those months, CJ became pretty popular on campus and within our Fisher Football brotherhood. It got to the point where many Fisher students thought CJ was a classmate himself....haaaa! It was often asked, "who's the dude w/the beard and leather jacket?". Our response was always "... he's with us, don't worry about it!".
God bless you Frank ... we know you're in Heaven's Huddle & God has his arm around you while looking at us and saying "...don't worry about it, he's with me!".
Readyyyyyy Break!
Joe Fina
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Clifford Proctor Posted Feb 8, 2020 at 11:45 AM
Thanks for sharing that..I hope Ralph was able to accept that tragedy. I played football in high school..My mom taught there ( West Islip on Long Island). She didn't want me to play football. I had to go to my dad. One of the coaches in an earlier time had said in response to " Football is a contact sport." " Dancing is a contact sport, football is a collision sport.". Frank a cepted responsibility for his situation. A great teacher. Peace and all good.
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George Yuska Posted Feb 8, 2020 at 1:59 PM
Well said, Joe. While some on our 1981 SJF football team knew Frank better than others after his accident, he inspired all of us who met him. Sorry this world lost him at a young age, but having read his books, the articles on him and having seen his U-tube videos, he lived a full, grateful and meaningful life. Rest in Peace, Frank. You are home now.
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Robert E. Broderick posted a condolence
Thursday, January 23, 2020
For Frank and his family. Although I shared a long-distance relationship with Frank, I do feel a connection with him and his values and dedication to the Better Angels. I send condolences to his loved ones and those who loved him. Best regards, Robert E. Broderick
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Brother John Steilberg O.P. posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
I was lucky enough to get to know Frank for a few summers that I spent on the campus of Notre Dame. When I first got to know him, I was absolutely amazed when he told me about his summers on campus and his study of theology. I thought to myself, (even as a Dominican friar who are well known for their study of theology) who studies theology for their own growth. Frank does. That is the kind of man he was, unafraid to do what he thought best, in love with his faith and so willing to share it. We shared so many stories about coaching and teaching - he was a true educator and understood the spiritual reality of that vocation. Although we only met for a short time, his impact on me was profound. He made me a better man and I have no doubt in my mind what-so-ever that God put him into my life to help me. Now he is living among the angels in heaven.
Brother John Steilberg O.P.
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Jack Lillywhite posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Frank was the first person to approach my wife, son and I at the Canterbury School Open House, May of 2018. It was a deciding moment for us to apply to school for our son's future education. He was always positive, welcoming and ready to help where he could. He is already missed but his spirit lives on in each of our lives.
May God bless Frank and keep him close.
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Monday, January 6, 2020
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Rest in Heavenly Peace, dear friend. You are loved and will be greatly missed. You carried us through. Thank you Frank, Thank you Jesus.
Rence and Virginia
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William Buysse posted a condolence
Monday, January 6, 2020
I knew Frank on and off from the late 1980s through the 2000s as his morning and sometimes evening assistent. I volunteered in the beginning when Frank was at the seminary and it was some of the happiest times of my life.
I live in TN now which is its own story but thank God for Franks presence in my life. He will be praying for many of us.
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Eileen M Ryan posted a condolence
Sunday, January 5, 2020
I met Frank the summer of "77, one of my husband Jay's closest childhood friends. Frank was a polite, handsome, fun-loving college bound guy. Did I mention handsome? We had many laughs at Lamplight when groups would return for the holidays. At 18 yrs old it was evident he was a gentleman and had a special love for his mom who raised him well.
When Jay called me about Frank's injury we were all devastated but deep down felt he would persevere, needless to say he did. In addition I was amazed to witness the brotherhood of Frank's Manhasset, Canterbury & Siena friends. As his recovery continued it was even more clear Frank was the one comforting all his loved ones with his devotion to his Catholic upbringing and faith in making the best of an unfortunate situation. Frank was unique and charismatic in so many ways, simply put he was the definition of kindness. I will always feel it was a valuable gift to know him. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
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I had Mr. Bice for two years when he taught at Sacred Heart Academy. I remember going to his class early and staying late as possible to talk to him as much as possible. He was the greatest teacher I’ve ever had, who gave me a love for learning. Mr. Bice would always have the biggest smile on his face. He was such a positive person and has touched the lives of many. I was truly blessed to have known him and my heartfelt condolences to the entire Bice family.
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Susie Curtin, Siena ‘82 posted a condolence
Sunday, January 5, 2020
I was at Siena College with Frank. I remember when he returned to campus after his injury. He always had a big smile on his face and fully participated in campus life. He led by example. When my father was dying of cancer, I read to him from Frank’s book “Your Cross is Your Gift.” Frank’s book allowed us to shift our perspective on my father’s cancer diagnosis. We realized that the diagnosis brought us all together, it gave us extra time to spend together, and the opportunity to say I love you. Thank you Frank.
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Sarah Morovich posted a condolence
Sunday, January 5, 2020
My heart is extremely heavy with the passing of a true inspiration, Deacon Bice.
This selfless, caring, and beloved teacher has made a profoundly positive impact in my life.
He led by example and taught me the true meaning of this life, serving others.
My sincere condolences for Deacon Bice’s family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he has touched.
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
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Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deacon Francis.
Rest in Peace.
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Saturday, January 4, 2020
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Bice family. I can imagine the depth of your grief over losing your beloved Frank. We feel so blessed to have known him He coached my son, Neil, for CYO basketball when he was in grade school and he was his lacrosse coach at Canterbury. He later visited Neil, in the hospital, when he became mentally ill and was so kind to our family after Neil died.
Everyone just loved him. He led by example and was an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to have him in their lives. His beautiful smile and positive attitude were contagious, I have never witnessed such faith and courage.
I know my Neil is happy to see him again. They’re probably shooting hoops and having a lacrosse catch in heaven. God Bless you Frank Bice. Thank you so much for everything!
Lynne (Barber) McGrail
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Joseph P. Mulligan posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Sadly, we have shared the news of the passing of Frank Bice, a true Notre Dame subway alumnus, who was originally from Manhasset, L.I., New York. And, who, despite being a paraplegic, as a result of a football injury (broken neck), during the fall of his senior year at Siena College, Loudonville, NY, in 1980-1981, continued to teach and coach lacrosse and football, while confined to a motorized wheel chair.
Frank Bice was a frequent visitor to the University for many years, but in August 2019, he arrived on campus, explaining to me that he was “on sabbatical” from the Canterbury School, New Milford, CT. Initially staying at The Morris Inn, until he found an apartment at The Overlook, the graduate student housing complex on Twyckenham, immediately east of the ND Athletic fields, Frank managed to arrive on the ND campus each afternoon about the same time that the ND football players were leaving the Guglielmino Sports Complex, crossing the driveway and entering the LaBar Practice Field. Cheering each player by name and/or number. And then, I happened to notice that Frank had a permanent pass for football practices. When I questioned Frank about his pass, he explained that one afternoon he met Peter Schivarelli, ND’71, a ND monogram winner in football and the manager of the rock band, CHICAGO, and had a great conversation with Pete. All of a sudden, Frank Bice had a pass to enter the practice field! (-: “God is good!”
Many regulars and visitors to the Basilica became acquainted, and conversed, with Frank Bice, before or after the 11:30 a.m. daily Mass in the Basilica. Three years ago, Frank asked me about details of the Lady Chapel, and the sculpture and artwork in the various side chapels on the sanctuary level, which was not handicapped accessible. Patti Olive and I explained that there was a temporary ramp, which couple be placed in the east transept, and Mark Willkom, the assistant sacristan, kindly was able to set it up for Frank. Frank carefully studied the “temporary ramp,” and felt that he could not take the risk that it would be able to accommodate both him, and his oversized, motorized wheelchair.
Frank was absolutely ecstatic when he learned that, after long-planning by Fr. Peter Rocca, c.s.c., and the Basilica staff, a beautiful, permanent ramp was constructed near the west transept (sacristy side) of the Basilica. This quickly led to Sue Montalbano, director of Basilica tour guides, approaching Frank and suggesting that he serve as a tour guide. I am told that Frank was just an excellent tour guide during these last few weeks and months. God is indeed good!
Joe Mulligan, ND'59 - South Bend & Notre Dame,Indiana
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Ian Bures posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Always had a smile on his face, and greeted me with a warm welcome every time our paths crossed. Thank you Frank.
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Gary Fazah posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Great guy. I remember him as kind and humble. Never knew how accomplished. True example. God bless
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Friday, January 3, 2020
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Simply put he was just a good person. He was always kind and encouraging. The life lessons he taught me will stick with me forever. Mr. Bice will be missed.
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Jack McNulty uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 3, 2020
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Frank always gave more than he took and left things better than he found them. He made a profoundly positive impact on my life and enriched my faith by his genuine example in living the good news of Jesus Christ. The photo captures a time when Frank was a stalwart of the Big Brother program at Siena College.
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Thomas Reilly posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
Many great memories of a kind man, good friend and wonderful Deacon - our time at the seminary during formation was special. Meeting up with Frank at Notre Dame a couple of years ago was a gift of providence.
Deacon Frank has now been called home to God, the reward for the good life he lead.
Peace & Love,
Tom Reilly - Ordination Class of 2005
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Friday, January 3, 2020
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I first met Frank at First Friday Mass at St. Mary's in 4th grade and during my senior year Frank began speaking to our Manhasset HS football and lacrosse teams at pasta parties and pregame breakfasts. Frank encouraged us to play for each other and to get the groundballs while mixing in stories and experiences. We left each pregame meal inspired and certain that we would win. We made it to the State Championship game, and the evening before the game, the team crammed into a common room at St. John Fisher College (the same place Frank was injured). We put Frank on speaker phone so he could deliver one final inspirational message to our team. We won that game and formed a lifelong bond with Frank.
A few months later, Frank wheeled over a mile unannounced to my house the morning that I left for college to wish me well. That was a long trip - up and down hills, all before a full workday, but true to form he showed up. He taught me so many lessons about faith, relationships, and business. Frank was a man who devoted his life to helping others. This past summer at North Shore Hospital I learned and witnessed how determined Frank was. He is my hero - undaunted by anything and determined to help and inspire others.
Notre Dame means "Our Lady" and one lesson Frank left me with this past summer was the importance of caring for your mother. I walked into 7:00 mass this morning at St. Mary's and the first person I saw was wearing a Notre Dame jacket. Frank's messages, light, and inspiration will continue to surround us. Before I began my "Thank You, Jesus" prayer that he taught me, I began by saying "Thank You, Frank." You are my idol and my hero.
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Clifford Proctor posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
I met Frank through his book YOUR CROSS IS YOUR GIFT. He became my friend. We shared a love of football, lacrosse, St. Therese and the Catholic Church. My last memory of him is when he called me on Thanksgiving to see how I was doing( my mom had passed in Sept). It buoyed me. My condolences to his family and friends. Thank you, Frank.
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Tom Moore posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
I was a classmate of Frank's at Canterbury, and am extremely sorry for your loss. He always had a smile when I knew him. Rest in Peace Frank.
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Friday, January 3, 2020
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Lori-Ann Lytle posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
Frank was my son’s advisor at Canterbury School for three out of his four years. While everyone at Canterbury prepared my son, Alex, academically for the challenges of college, no one prepared him better for life’s challenges than Frank. Towards the end of his Sixth form year, Alex came home with a list of “Mr. Bice-isms” that to this day we keep nearby and cherish. Some of my favorites: “Love yourself. Encourage yourself. Avoid controlling people”, “In friendship and love, don’t keep score”, “When you experience a failure or disappointment and you remain grateful, something better always comes along”, “Get a dog”, “Ask for help!” and “Service makes you powerful. Gratitude makes you invincible.” Frank will remain forever in our memory, his “Mr. Bice-isms” will continue to guide us and he will be missed. Our deepest condolences to his family - May you find comfort in everyone’s loving memories of Frank.
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Cathy CasaNova lit a candle
Friday, January 3, 2020
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Rest in Peace Frank. It was an honor to know you.
Cathy CasaNova
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Tim Lange posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
My relationship with Frank dates back to our days as students and teammates at Siena College. Frank and I captained the 1980 football team, and even on the very day of his injury, he was more inspirational and stronger than I could ever hope to be. I pray for his family and I send my complete love and support. Frank did God's work each day of his life, and for that we were all blessed.
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Tom Padberg posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
Thank you, Frank, for your blessed inspiration of faith, hope and spirited love. We now expect your continued guidance as we travel our journeys. We know you'll be waiting for us and encouraging us in any of our own difficult challenges. We are smiling with you.
Tom Padberg
Fellow Basilica Tour Guide & Friend
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Christine Kelley posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
When I think of Frank, I think of his smile, his friendliness, his sincerity. Although I only knew Frank for a short time he will be remembered. Frank always had a kind word and a brightness that will long burn in my memory.
God bless!
Christine Kelley
Fellow Basilica Tour Guide
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Sue Montalbano posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
We here at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame will surely miss Frank Bice. He was a friend, fellow tour guide, humorist, and a source of illuminating light. We all feel we are better having known him. God bless you Frank. I am sure you are well taken care of in God's loving arms.
Sue Montalbano - Coordinator of Tours and Hospitality
Fellow Tour Guides and Basilica Staff
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
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Dillon Broderick posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
I only met Frank once but felt I knew him for a very long time. What a wonderful person
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John J.Caruso, Jr., MD posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
The first time I ever met Deacon Frank Bice was when my daughter Brigida was a Third Former, or Freshman at The Canterbury School in New Milford, Ct. She is now a Sixth Former, or Senior.
It was right after the Sunday Mass. This man in a wheelchair with his dog Kelly on his lap drives over and approaches me. Frank asked me “Are You Dr. Caruso?”. I responded “Yes”. Then he asked “Are You Brigida’s Dad?”. Again I responded “Yes”. Frank next states “Your daughter is a credit to our school.” Besides saying Thank You to Frank I jokingly asked him how much my daughter was paying him for his kind words.
We became friends immediately and have been ever since.
When I would go visit him in his apartment at The Canterbury School there were often people there just checking in to help him. One person in particular was Professor Julio Omana. Frank always had a smile on his face and would tell stories, always in a positive manner, about his experiences and about his friends. This was a man that despite being paralyzed and requiring assistance for simple everyday tasks was always looked up to by the people whose lives he touched. Deacon Frank Bice your presence will be sadly missed and your memory will live on.
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Vincent Flynn uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 2, 2020
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Denise & I are taken aback at the sudden loss of Frank from our lives. I cannot stress how much I treasured the friendship & wisdom of Frank in high school and how he has been a lifetime friend who touched so many lives for the better. Vincent Flynn, Cheshire CT
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Father Anthony Stanganelli posted a condolence
Thursday, January 2, 2020
I felt so privileged to be part of Frank’s journey as I was one of his teachers at the College seminary in Douglaston. He was such a witness to the power of faith and the strength of perseverance and was such a great motivational force for all of us who knew him. His life and his determination will burn forever in my heart.
Father Tony Stanganellu
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Eric Carlstrom uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 2, 2020
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bice family with the passing of a true angel on earth. I was blessed by having known Frank for over 43 years. Five years ago I was hiking with my family in Montana and came across a group of high school aged hikers. One young man was wearing a “Canterbury “ sweatshirt. So I asked him if it was The Canterbury School in Ct. When he said yes I asked if he knew Frank Bice . Upon hearing Frank’s name the entire group smiled and started recanting stories of how Frank “was the greatest teacher” , “ greatest girls lacrosse coach”, “an amazing inspiration “.... I though for a moment that I asked them if they knew Jesus.....
Here is a picture of a friend of mine , Kevin Burns (on the left) who I introduced to Frank while Kevin was attending a football game last Nov at his Alma mater , Notre Dame.
Frank, your ability to shine light even in the darkest times will be missed , but NEVER forgotten. Love your friend, Eric Carlstrom
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Thursday, January 2, 2020
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Frank Bice was simply the kindest man we have ever met and a wonderful example to so many people, especially the students at Canterbury School. Our son Torin benefited greatly from his calm demeanor and guidance despite Frank’s own daily health struggles. On our visit to the University of Notre Dame in August (picture included), we found him to be in good spirits. He was greeted by just about everybody on campus and why not? He fostered that type of response by his gentle nature, and of course having a dog named Kelly didn’t hurt at the home of the Fighting Irish (whose football coach is also named Kelly.) The Chapel of Our Lady at Canterbury School is where Frank taught religion and served as Deacon and so we don’t think that there was a more fitting place for Francis X. Bice to have passed than under the shadow of Our Lady atop the Golden Dome of Notre Dame. We know that he would agree. Rest in Peace Mr. Bice.
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