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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am deeply saddened by the news on Jim. I knew he
was in a battle, but had hopes he could come out ahead. His presence will be
missed by all that knew and flew with him, and all those he reached out to
help.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pattern has lost a real spokesman .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jerry</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>