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Thanks for the opportunity to listen to your guests today. My dear grandmother, "Nanny" died a beautiful, peaceful death at the age of 95 just this August 3rd. Even in her death she was a kind and gentle teacher to her 8 children, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as she waited for each one of us to get to her bedside to express our gratitude for all she has taught us and say our farewells. Like your lovely guests, she had a lust for life and learning, keeping up with the daily news and being forever adaptable to the challenges all of her offspring brought to her table. Her wise counsel will be missed -  

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