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05-26-2007, 04:45 PM
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They have some pretty cool stuff over there. For those of us who have lost loved ones that served the country, seeing their records is a really unique way to connect to them. Each of those 90 million records is more than just a bunch of data....they're living reminders of those who have sacrificed their time, effort, and lives to serve our country.
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