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A SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING & PRAI S E FOR THE LIFE OF

S U NRIS E : 11th December, 1992 S U NS E T: 13th March, 2021 AG E : 28 years S E RVICE H E LD AT:

ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Nicoll’s Town, North Andros Andros, The Bahamas SATURDAY, 17TH APRIL, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. O FFICIAT ING :

Reverend Father Whitfield Hutchinson INT E RME NT:

NICOLL’S TOWN PUBLIC CEMETERY Nicoll’s Town, North Andros Andros, The Bahamas DIRE CT ING :

East Sunrise Mortuary

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4

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he day was cool as this was the winter season but the joy could not be withheld as Iris Murphy welcomed the birth of a healthy, bouncing baby boy into this world on Friday the 11th day of December, 1992. She was more than happy to give him the name Nawal Darius. He was her world.

Just months into this world his mother Iris (Aris) took him to St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Nicoll’s Town, Andros where he was baptized and began his spiritual journey into the Anglican faith.

Nawal was a joy to his family. He was very inquisitive and always wanted to know what to do with this or how do you do that.

His life legacy began at the tender age of three years when he began his educational pursuits and attended the Little Darling Preschool Nicoll’s Town, and later at 5 years he enrolled at the Nicoll’s Town Primary School (now Clara E. Evans Primary) where he completed the sixth grade and then made his entrance into the North Andros High School from which he graduated in the year 2010.

Nawal was not fearful of anything. He was bold and daring and wanted to try everything. During his youth many times when his mother was looking for him, she would find him on the dock with the big boys diving into the deep water or on the rock fishing. He loved going in the boat with his grandfather and uncles on fishing trips. This is how he learned to become an excellent diver. He was a member of the Unity Junkanoo Group where he mastered the base Drum. He was an avid softball player and shared his talent for the game by playing with different teams in North Andros and Nassau. Because of his skills and confidence of the game he earned the prestigious MVP Award.

At the age of 22, he became the proud father of a son

whom he loved dearly and of course named him Nawal Jr. He enjoyed many special moments with his son, playing in the streets of the “coppit”, swimming at Morgan’s Bluff and Cedar Beaches, fishing, to the ball park and sometimes having lunch together at a restaurant.

He also taught him the skills of beating the drums for Junkanoo.

As he grew from step to step and into another life of manhood, Nawal started to realize that there was more t life than just hanging around with the boys. He wanted more in life. He wanted to work and become independent. This journey began with him working at odd jobs until the opportunity arose during the road construction project in North Andros and he secured a job with Apex Pavers Company Ltd. He loved his job. He was given the chance to drive the big dump trucks, something he was very excited about. However, being the aggressive person that he was, he always expressed to his mother that it was his desire that the time would soon come so that he can take up the challenge to drive a tractor and a trailer head. After the completion of the road work in North Andros he was selected by the company to be transferred to Nassau to continue his employment. There was no hesitation as he was always ready for the challenge that lies ahead. He held this job up to the time of his untimely demise.

He will be missed by all. His sheepish smile and “yes mam no man” demeanor... he was respectful to his elders. The streets of the “Coppit” will miss him.

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Nawal, LOVI NGLY REMEMBERED BY: Mother: Iris Murphy;

Father: Prince Mackey;

Son: Nawal Amari Mackey Jr.;

Grandfather: Bertram Murphy;

Numerous Brothers and Sisters including: Bradley, Randy and Torrieo Mackey, Nikio Orlander, Latoya Mackey and Shorin Saunders Uncles: Arthur, Albert, Alvene, Alvin and Randolph “Brookie” Mackey; and George Deleveaux; Grand Uncles: Robert Murphy, Andrew Dean and Bernard Evans; Aunts: Irene Murphy, Gloria Evans, Paulette Smith, Jacquelyn Newton, Andrea Smith and Mahalia Bootle; Numerous Nieces and Nephews Numerous Cousins including: Kimberly Murphy, Albertha and Shelton Murphy, Alisha and Arnisha Murphy, Augustine and Jim Brown, Shantel Saunders , Jewel Huyler, Benjamin Woodside, Craig Colebrooke, Garth and Sherwin Munroe, Ginger and Don Deveaux, Jethro (Bassiemae), Clea, Lynden, Freda, Lorna and Melva Storr, Francis Johnson, Angie Miller and Jill Higgs, James (Paulette) Smith, Olivia Sweeting, Lancelot, Sally, Mae, Constance, Martin, Lockwood Evans and Madlyn Cooper, Angie, Victoria and Hilderine Murphy, Keisha Clarke and Deidre Baker; Special friend: Charese Kemp; Godchildren: A’daisha Hanna, Diamond Cox and Francisca Augustin; Godmothers: Andrea Smith and Patrice Balfour; Godfather: Maxwell Cartwright; Other Relatives and Friends including: Shaneeka Miller, Lawrence and Darlene McKenzie, Reverends Wilton & Janice Pickstock, Berris Bar, Alex and Drexel Rahming, Angela Stuart, Reverend Barbara Sweeting, Reverend Garneth & Josephine Campbell, Mr. Carlton Bowleg, MP, North Andros & The Berry Islands, Fr. Jude and April Edomwoney, Father Sazz and Candice Turnquest , Father Whitfield and Bernadette Hutchinson, Michelle & Daisy Bowleg, Stephanie and Julia (Gold) Davis, Alphonso (Andrea) Smith, The Wilson Family, Vanria and Rev. Vanda Rahming, Estella Hunter & family, Iris Conyers & family, Rosemary Pickstock, & family, Hilda Bowleg & family, Loren Rolle & family, Hugh (Sherry) Fowler & family, Michelle Strachan & family, Stacie Hanna & family, Algerine Russell & family, Polly Ann Newton & family, Dothlyn Treco & family, Janasi & Sha & family, Clara Evans & family, Diana Hanna & family, Tencie Evans & family, Penal Wilson & family, Juliette Gaitor & family, Solomon & Sheena Roberts & family, Carisha Davis & family, Philip Sweeting & family, Malcolm Evans & family, Tina Cooper & family, Wendell & Dora Evans & family, Reverends Philmore and Vernita Russell & family, Class of 2010 North Andros High School, Anglican Church Men (ACM) and Anglican Church Woman (ACW) of Saint Margaret’s Parish, North Andros, Jessica Meyer & family, Kissie Storr, Kadra Storr & family, Perry & Ingrid Scott & family, Bridgette Roberts & family, Mr. Willie Simmons, Ms. Tara Gordon and the entire staff of Apex Pavers Company Ltd., Members of St. Margaret’s and St. Mary’s Anglican Church, North Andros, Administrator Joseph Ferguson and the staff of the Administration Complex, North Andros, and the entire Community of North Andros and a host of other friends and relatives too numerous to mention; you are all very special to us.

ORDER OF SERVICE RECEPTION OF THE BODY (All Stand).

Celebrant: With faith in Jesus Christ, we receive the body of our brother Newell Darius for burial. Our brother was washed in Holy baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit. Let us therefore, with confidence, pray to God our Heavenly Father, the Giver of life that He will raise him to perfection in the company of the Saints.

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The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Celebrant: O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our brother Newell. We thank you for giving him to us, his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All:

Amen.

(The body is sprinkled and censed) The procession begins: Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and I am the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and who ever lives and believes in me shall never die.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His compassion never fails: every morning they are renewed.

Jesus said, let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me.

I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and the living.

We brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away; Blessed be the name of the Lord.

The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

(Please sit for the tributes, of three minutes each, and individuals are to come in this order.)

Solo..........................................................................................................................Randolph “Brookie” Mackey (Uncle) Tribute......................................................................................................... Representative, Apex Pavers Company Ltd. Remarks............................................................................. Mr. Carlton Bowleg, MP, North Andros & The Berry Islands Tribute/As I Knew Him............................................................................................................ Byron McCartney (Friend) Introit Hymn...............................................................................................................................................“Hark My Soul” Hark, my soul! It is the Lord, ‘Tis thy Saviour, hear His word; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee “Say, poor sinner, lov’st thou Me?

“Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above; Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death.

“I delivered thee when bound, And when wounded, healed thy wound; Sought thee wand’ring, set thee right, Turned thy darkness into light.

“Thou shalt see My glory soon, When the work of grace is done, Partner of My throne shalt be; Say, poor sinner, lov’st thou Me?»

“Can a woman’s tender care Cease towards the child she bare?

Yes, she may forgetful be, Yet will I remember thee.

Lord, it is my chief complaint That my love is weak and faint; Yet I love Thee, and adore, Oh, for grace to love Thee more!

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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

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And also with you.

All:

Amen.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death, and brought life and immortality to life: Grant that your servant Newell being raised with Him, may know the strength of His presence, and rejoice in his eternal glory; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever.

The Ministry of the Word....................Wisdom 3:1-5, 9................. Darnell Evans, President, Anglican Church Women But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them.

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In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster, and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace.

For though in the sight of others they were punished, their hope is full of immortality.

Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself.

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Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect.

Psalm 23 To be read Responsively.............................................................................................................. Lavon Butler 1 2 3 4

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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

Epistle........................................................Revelation 7:9-17..................................................Emernique Smith (Cousin) 9

After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands.

They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

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And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,

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singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

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Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?”

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I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.

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They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat;

for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” The Word of the Lord.

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Gradual Hymn................................................................................................................................ “My Jesus I love Thee” My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Gospel............................................................................................................................................................ John 14:1 - 6 1 2

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Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.

In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.

And you know the way to the place where I am going.

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?”

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Gospel Response ............................................................................................................................. “Be Still And Know” Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God. I am the Lord that healeth thee, I am the Lord that healeth thee, I am the Lord that healeth thee.

In thee O Lord, I put my trust, In thee O Lord, I put my trust, In thee O Lord, I put my trust.

Sermon................................................................................................................ Reverend Father Whitfield Hutchinson President: Let us with confidence and hope confess the faith into which we were baptized, as we say: All:

I BELIEVE in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

The Intercessions...................................................................................................................Andrelle Smith (God sister)

Leader: For our brother Nawal, let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, “I am Resurrection and I am Life.” Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for Nawal and dry the tears of those who weep.

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T H E CO M M E N DAT I O N

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow.

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

You raised the dead to life; give to our brother eternal life.

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our brother to the joys of heaven.

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

Our brother was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit; give him fellowship with all your saints.

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

He was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant him a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom.

All:

Hear us, Lord.

Leader:

Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our brother, let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.

Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our brother Newell who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that his death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father’s love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever.

All:

Amen.

Hymn for The Commendation........... “Abide With Me” Abide with me, fast falls the eventide The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide When other helpers fail and comforts flee Help of the helpless, oh abide with me I need Thy presence every passing hour What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine Lord abide with me Hold thou Thy cross before my closing eyes Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies Heaven’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee In life, in death oh Lord abide with me

All Stand.

Celebrant: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant(s) with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting. You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth shall we return.

For so did you ordain when you created me, saying,” You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Celebrant: Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Nawal Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming.

Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

All:

Thanks be to God.

Recessional Hymn................................... “It Is Well” When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.”

Refrain: It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control: that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Refrain O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

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G R AV E S I D E HYMNS

TRIBUTE TO M Y SON

IT’S ALRIGHT NOW There was a time I traveled A lonely sinful road Beneath a heavy burden bending low But now all things are different For Jesus took my load It’s alright now I’m His I know Chorus: It’s alright now For I am in my Savior’s care It’s alright now My Savior hears and answers prayer He’ll walk beside me ‘Til I climb the heav’nly stair And ev’rything is alright now A-down a lonely pathway Without a friend to guide I walked in sin and sorrow all alone ‘Til Jesus came and found me And drew me to His side It’s alright now for I’m His own (Repeat Chorus) No more in sin I wander No more in darkness roam The Lord has placed My feet on higher ground Each day new heights I’m gaining My soul is nearing home It’s alright now I’m heaven bound GLAD REUNION DAY There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow That will be a glad reunion day Refrain A glad day, a wonderful day Glad day, a glorious day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding His face It will seem but just a moment of praising God’s grace That will be a glad reunion day (Refrain)

Nawal,

you were my all and all. I thank God for 28 years. I can’t say that you went too soon because you were only on loan to me for a season. That loving smile, holding me close, the flowers on special occasions, the gifts or to just hear you in the morning talking about work and your plans. At the end of our conversations, you would always say, “I love you mam». I love you in life and I love you in death. Baby I love you but Jesus said its time to take my smiling angel home. Take your rest. I love you but Jesus loves you the best.

Rest in Peace my son until we meet again.

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Daddy LE TT E R TO MY

T R I B U T E TO M Y GRANDSON Today, like many others days bring special memories and thoughts of you of the happy moments we shared. And once more, it’s a reminder that life’s road sometimes is so rough.

I remember our nights out during the crab seasons. You use to catch them like a pro. Sometimes three at a time. You were so excited to put them into your mother’s crab pen and said “we ga sell dem”.

Morgan’s Bluff Dock and the front beach on da rocks they were our spots to get away and have our quiet time away from others. During those moments we talk about life and what job you wanted when you finished school.

You were by my side whenever I was building a boat. You were so inquisitive and you thought that you could use the electric sander and chisel like a professional. You were always eager to learn. You wanted to try to do everything. No matter how dangerous it was. You were an adventurer. No matter the pain or disappointment you did it your way. Your determination was always above expectation.

Your excitement and love for the sea was beyond measure. When we would go out in the fishing boat you couldn’t wait to dive down into the beautiful waters of Andros to come up with your catch of crawfish.

You were so special to me I felt so much love and warmth for you. We shared so many plans but God had other plans for you. He has taken you to a place where there will be no days and no years.

I love you Nawal but Jesus loves you the best. Sleep on my dear grandson. Take your well-deserved rest in peace. We will meet again someday. Love you.

Your granddaddy ,

BERTRAM MURPHY

N AWA L D. M AC K E Y From the moment we met I knew you were special. You charmed me with your beautiful smile and reeled me in with your amazing personality. I never stood a chance. Thank you for showing me your brand of love Nawal. With you I felt happy, excited for the future, loved, heard and beautiful. I showed you my heart and you showed me yours in return. What I saw was pure gold. I’ll miss our conversations, our time cooking together, our drives around the town with you singing to me and just being around you. Words cannot express my pain, but I’m holding fast to my memories of you. I will love you and miss you until I draw my last breath.

Loyally Yours, CHARESE

Nawal D A R I U S

M A C K E Y

Nawal D A R I U S

M A C K E Y

PA L L B E A R E R S PAULJAMAH SMITH

BYRON MCCARTNEY

SHELTON MURPHY

ANTHON WHITE

TACHINO DEAN

DANIEL SCOTT

WILLIAM SCOTT

JONATHAN SCOTT

RANDOLPH MACKEY JR.

H O N O R A RY PA L L B E A R E R S ARTHUR MURPHY

ALBERT MURPHY

ALVENE MURPHY

ALVIN MURPHY

BERTRAM MURPHY

ROBERT MURPHY ANDREW DEAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are truly touched by your acts of kindness and support in sharing our grief and loss of Nawal, but we are happy to know that his gift in sharing his life and himself with us will always be remembered and treasured. All of your prayers, visits, telephone calls and words of encouragement have made our loss easier to bear. Thank you so much and may the Lord continue to bless and keep each of you.

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