C.I.B. "We are taking this seriously," said Curt Cashour, a spokesman with the Department of Veterans Affairs. best regards. Age: 77. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Thank You. We returned back to NY on Jan. 2, 1968. The average man who fought in World War II was 26 years of age. He and I just emailed each other on Jan. 2, 2011. I dont have any but ONE Viet Vet friend still alive, he and I served in Marines 1st marine Airwing, 1967 at Da Nang Air Base and left the day befor TET offensive started Jan 1, 1968. Names were called, Vets were spit on, along with not being respected by our own did happen. GOD BLESS ALL VETS. The veterans outreach counseling is good for PTSD Tx, etc. I found out later that most of the men who enlisted for 4 years volunteeredfor Answer (1 of 4): Background During the 1980s, the postservice mortality component of the Vietnam Experience Study was conducted to examine the health effects of the Vietnam experience. Was an 11B grunt with the First Air Cav (C1/7) in 71/72. No one can do a C & P exam in that short of time. What is the average lifespan of a veteran? I received a memo from the Virginia VA dated March 9, 2010 stating that although VA was required to publish the new regulation by March 12, 2010 (in accordance with the Agent Orange Act of 1991 stipulating timeframes for action), VA would be unable to meet that date. But for the time being, we will just all hang together here and beat the odds. He would not comment on the findings, but said everyone who tested positive was notified. Veterans Fight PTSD and Injuries With Sailing, More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak. second tour. The obituarities almostevery day in our area list someone who served in Vietnam. I was in uniform for 26 years and served honorably and faithfully. we better make it soon . I knew how to get more than enough for everything I needed. When I first went to Vietnam in Nov. 1967 about 90% of the unit were made up of Crazy shit. Often asked: What To Say In A Letter To A Veteran? What is the average age of a Vietnam veteran today? I do not know or care, where your stats came from. We read this article at our last meeting thanks again. I was married for 30 years, then divorced now for 10. The VA study, along with a call by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York for broader research into liver flukes and cancer-stricken veterans, began after The Associated Press raised the issue in a story last year. age approximated to be 54 years old., If youre alive and reading this, how does it feel to be among the last At the same time all my friends whom never served had good jobs and new cars etc. He graduated from Notre Dame prior to being commissioned, and after his service returned to law school to cash in his educational benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs this spring commissioned a small pilot study to look into the link between liver flukes ingested through raw or undercooked fish and a rare bile duct cancer. Hi Mike. What happens if you eat too many brussel sprouts? During that year, 1,928 soldiers died in the Vietnam War. "I've personally dealt with muscle loss, neuropathy and atrial fibrillation. Brault HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Most Vietnam Veterans are in their 60s and the average lifespan for a male in USA is 74. didn't know who they were fighting and dying for. They can assist a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families. Aloha Thus, a follow-up mo. Peter Langenus, today the Commander of VFW Post 653 in New Canaan, Connecticut, commanded Delta Company, 3rd Battalion/7th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade from 1969-70. I have followed out governments proclivity to repeat errors endlessly. sent back to the 4/18 artillery, the same unit I left in Germany. What was the life expectancy of a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam? When my wife and I go to a restaurant I always ask for a booth or table by the wall, so I can see whats going on around me. Two of my long-time friends are in-country veterans. I am unable to find the museums referred to, though I find a National Vietnam War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Says here, 2047. Age: 84. The men who were drafted served and did their jobs well they were all soldiers. It was after returning to the U.S. and while en route to the hospital that Wowwk first encountered hostility as a veteran. please pardon the French. Millions served in Vietnam. ive been asked a few times over the years if im a combat vet. Required fields are marked *. Hi Mike, Like I always said .we died in Nam , just havent fallen over yet.Too bad all the imposters dont die just as quick or quicker. Jim is 100% PTSD, but stable and happily married with 2 children. I knew we were losing our numbers fast but not nearly as fast as we are, thank you for the education. If it is any comfort, one of my VVA pals reminds me that VVA only has a total of about 45,000 members nation wide, so it represents and very small part of all who served. If true, 390 VN vets die a day so in 2,190 days from today, While the economy after World War II was one of the most robust in American history, during and after Vietnam the nation was in a death spiral of stagflation and economic malaise. Yes some do fabricate stuff. you guys read to many bullshit books!!! I went fucking ballistic. They may look appealing but can actually take up to 5 years to schedule a hearing. MarDivPhoto on Oct 9, 2009 refers to the American War Museum website, and mike_brewer on Oct 12, 2009 refers to the Vietnam War Museum, both as the source of the number 850,000 living Vietnam veterans. Found your article after reading so many obits lately where the guy was a Vietnam vet and wondering. Were going to demand an official review to a hearings officer. This figure far exceeded the expected suicide ratio when balanced by demographics and applied to ONLY those that had served in country. 1 just disappeared, and then theres me. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Two things I have to add, one is that many Viet Nam Veterans died in the line of duty as Law Enforcement Officers (odmp.org) and that as a police officer I was not prone to PTSD , I hope more were like me. What does it mean to give someone their flowers while they live? The Iraqui and Afghan war vets are getting PTSD Tx. The only qualifier may be that there is a misunderstanding about what In Country means. Jorge Otero Barreto. It is a travestywhen I hear about men who gave so much and who are in a sense betrayed by the verygovernment and country they served. Might any of our readers speculate about why this may be? Fort Hood, Texas another armpit and volunteeredfor a second tour. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Vietnam Veteran population estimate is: 1,002,511. Pu u Owaina in Hawaiian. am i misrepresenting myself, id really like to know. Mike: Served in the 5th SFGA 4th ID, and E/20th Inf from 69-71; went from E1 to E6 all in the 11B series. The figure that floats around alot and that Vet Centers sometimes mention is about 111,ooo from 1973 to 1997. He was 15 years old and had been in-country nearly one month. Ages range from 97 to 55 years old (born between 1918 and 1960). Locality: Detroit, in the state of Michigan. DANang If you fought in Vietnam you were watching your . It is believed that there were 58,318 casualties among United States soldiers alone. Born: 09/15/1946. I would like to see how much that differs from the civilian population and are they no. Look upon myself as a well I was transfered to the 201st aviation co. in Nha Trang in 1972 to finnish my tour . I have been searching a long time for information on people who could help me find and interview pilots of either the Navy or Air Force who took part in Operation Rolling thiunder or Operation LineBacker 1and2. But for claims, I have found the DAV (I have to join) to be a real kick ass outfit. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? There does seem to be some amorphous time clock inside the Vietnam Veteran. or the Central Highlands and operations in between. No more mr. Nice Guy. Starting to live with zest at 60 aint so bad. tell everyone that was their to go & get a blood test to check for agent orange 1st comes diabetes then prostate cancer thats what a dr told me yesterday. that 6 months after I left everybody rotated back to the states, say reminds me of We are not dying off that fast. James Ward was one of at least 18 juvenile soldiers killed at Vietnamfive were 16, like him, 11 others were 17, and one was 15 and had forged his birth certificate to join. Some pilots, career men and members of elite units may have been much older. Mike. civilian world and create a new life for ourselves. Magazine, the Public Information Office, and the HQ CP Forward Observer Everytime there is a major airline crash in the news, we email it to each other and joke that would have been US if we kept flying. And as more and more wartime atrocities came to light, there was a national implication of guilt and shame placed on Vietnam veterans as participants in and avatars of a brutal, unsuccessful war. Good luck and take care -Jim. Still listen to 1960s rocknroll and those songs take me back to the Mekong Delta Thanks for all your help for the vets. Went looking for a new job,on foot walking many miles every day,but when they foung out that i was a vietnam veteran they would not hire me.Some would ask if I was a Drug addict 0r killed people etc. But no one spoke of the incident, nor was the media permitted to cover it as WE did not have missiles yet and did not want to alarm the public. to I am ex medic one-oh-worst airborne div. Many soldiers and Marines with support MOSs have received the CIB and CAR. I take ware hearing aids and to this day Im always vigilant when Im out always The number of Vietnam veterans affected by the chemical Agent Orange is astonishing. thanks rich. I used to be with the local VVA and did the Newsletter in 1987+ I added a column of all the OBITS of then dying off Vietnam Veterans from our area. Related:More evidence Agent Orange causes cancer. i got sent to viet nam in the spring of 71 and came back in the spring of 72. my mos was 82c20, surveyor. and told our stories we had a good laugh, just laughed our asses off went to the Strapped to a gurney in a retrofitted bus, Wowwk and other wounded servicemen felt excitement at being back on American soil. We were driving home from the airport when I heard the news. My English teaching assistant at the U of A, in 1971, called me a baby killer, and spat on the ground. E-5Sent to W. Germany Nov 1966-Sept.67 ,Volunteered for Vietnam Nov. 1967-Sept 1968 9th Inf. No 'Welcome Home' parades for Vietnam vets. INTERESTING CENSUS STATISTICS. More answers below James Cain A lot of guys found themselves in the sh-t and were not grunts. -----In a closed society where everybody's guilty, the only crime is getting caught. How many Vietnam vets are dying each day? Garwood is sometimes identified as the last documented American prisoner of war from the Vietnam War. I was never a prisner but could relate to some of the tings the men talked about.I can also relate to the tinngs you talk about,, Any time Im around a crowd (large or small) I like to be where I can keep up w/everything going on around meUse to have panic attacks really bad if I had to be in publicWith help from VA mental health and medication Im now a lot better off.. Same goes with the SF flash. Vallo Any numbers on this would be greatly appreciated. have similar data. We took care of the Big Red 1 and the 173rd Sky soliders Long Bein . i cam back from nam in july of 70 all my decorations and cbi badge and never heard or spit upon, i think a lot of this is bullshit!!! dont know about They mainly noticed that people seemed uncomfortable around them and did not appear interested in hearing about their wartime experiences.. american legion of purple hearts. It has been a great experience. Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veterans Can you put dead flowers in food waste bin? The false number of 850,00 originates from the phony website of the American War Museum, which disseminates much false information for reasons only its manager (it is a one-man operation) might know. . Check out the VA web-site and your local Vet Center. But looking out the window and seeing civilians stop to watch the small convoy of hospital-bound vehicles, his excitement turned to confusion. Unlike conflicts with massive demobilizations, men came back from Vietnam by themselves rather than with their units or companies. I have heard to many times of other shipmates getting ischemic heart disease or diabetes I for one had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery but no boots on the ground. for years, all I asked for was a good nights sleep. We returned home to an uncertain future with no skills needed in the civilian world, we would make our way the best we could in this i was as directly involved in the fighting as anyone else in e-troop. Like our Vietnam Brothers, who followed a decade after us, there is a bond that can never be broken between us. Mike 520-360-6933. She was right. I am unable to find the museum websites referred to, though I find a National War Museum and a Veterans Memorial Museum. HEROLD, W.Va. A half century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet test results show some men may have been infected by a slow-killing parasite while fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Bill. And instead of getting return peace fingers, I got the middle finger.. So my main man at the DAV said were not going to appeal. Had my good times, as well as bad times, after leaving the US Army, April 10, 1970 I always look at that date as my second Birthday 1 Thats 390 per day. With the internet and sites like this, Im hoping to hear from someone I served with I am asking for a Decision Review Officer Hearing. Ach, the memories. Walker another 4 year RA, he left Germany volunteered for Vietnam, assigned to Nice of them. the word from the rear was we werent authorized cib. I have a few observations, but I will let you all go first. 1,713,823 of those who served in Vietnam were still alive as of August, Born: 01/29/1945. I remember feeling like, what could I do to acknowledge them, and I just gave the peace signal, Wowwk says. In case you havent been paying attention these past few decades after you In my mind they were throwing out a SWAG. I get to testify and present them with the story of a 20 y/o medic carrying dead and wounded around for 14 months in country. For myself I always felt that the millions of men who were in uniform before me returned to civilian life, I could do the same, when I went into the army, I was It is not BS. My girl friend thought I lost it. So long ago-time tames the memories and makes them Kind!!!! Both are unlikely to life to 70, and both have suffered life-threatening diseases already which they are lucky to have survived. "None of them have even heard of it before. My name is Jason Gunn and I am a veteran of OIF with the First Armor Div. (Vietnam veterans are passing away at a pace that is about comparable to that of their dads who served in World War II.) This was partly due to the logistics of the never-ending conflict. Div. Neither of us has since flown again. If this jogs someones memory than please write on this blog so we can perhaps chat sometime. Do you think there shouldnt be any baggage there? They quickly filed paperwork with the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, for disability payments. Recently, a local widow of a serviceman received a shock when. According to figures provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs of the United States, 530 Vietnam veterans pass away every single day. Wished I knew who implanted it. When I returned to the U.S. from Nam I remember walking thru LAX terminal in uniform and having people call me names, one having attempted to spit on me. What was the average age of a US combat soldier in Vietnam? one thing they have mentioned is verified stressors. They cannot deny your ISD. You couldnt believe that people were cheering you.. That often precedes an Appeal. Gerry Wiggins, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, has already lost friends to the disease. In the United States 17-year-olds may join the armed forces with the written agreement of parents. Astonishing! i forgot to mention in my above comment,that i was in the first infantry division,(the big red one),charlie company,2nd battalion,16th infantry regiment,rangers,in vietnam. For a decade, as one person was shipped off to fight, another was returning. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. Now I find the same scenario occurring with this AO fiasco. Yer pal, Ferraeri Bubba. Jim and I flew from Da Nang, to Kadena Okinawa, and then after an attempt to fly out of Kadena in a Flying Tiger Line plane one of the 4 engines quit in mid-air, and we made an emergency landing back at Kadena, we stayed overnight and flew out in the same repaired airplane on to Travis A.F. They all understand. I am a Nam Vet with Ischemic Heart Disease (ISD),an illnessfinally acknowledged that was caused by AO in Oct 2009 by VA Secretary Shineski. Born: 08/27/1943. so in 2190 days.from today, lucky to be a Vietnam veteran alive. for 30 years and now runs Opus Peace, a nonprofit that provides educational materials for health . At your next response, should you be so kind, I will tell you of a career U.S. Navy hero who died alone, broke, unsung in a Trailer park in Oregon. Another who is 85,from Colorado and was on the USS Rhona in Tunisia in the early stages of WWll who filed his claim at age 80 for PTSD. "I was in a state of shock," he said. Criteria for Eligibility Be safe and well Welcome Home I just got my crystal ball back from the shop. THOSE TO CLAIM TO HAVE been there: Rather than being greeted with anger and hostility, however, most Vietnam veterans received very little reaction when they returned home. Hope to have it out this year if I get the bucks together. If you read the Taps in their mag there seems to be an alarming rate of NamVets dying in theirlate fifties and early sixties. Although the war was considered cold, that didnt stop those crazy DDR Volkspolizei Border Guards from taking more than a few potshots at us when we ventured too close to their border fence to retreve one of our over-flightdrones. Some, like Wowwk, say they had invectives hurled their way; others, like naval officer Ford Cole, remember being spit on. Im always looking around at whats going on. Required fields are marked *. The Vietnamese did not take the invasion very well and did all in their might to protect themselves against the advancing American forces. It got too overwhelming for me, there were so MANY. The Vietnam War lasted from 1964-1973the longest war in American history. Because they will be OLD and it their turn. We met at the replacement battlalion hearing our names at roll call, couldnt believe we were meeting again I know a man who is 86 years old,from Nogales, and was at ground zero at Hiroshima in a grave identification unit, who just filed a claim last year. Related: More Than 100 Sickened in Arizona Cryptosporidium Parasite Outbreak, "In the best of all worlds, if you came down with cholangiocarcinoma, just like Agent Orange, you automatically were in," he said, referring to benefits granted to veterans exposed to the toxic defoliant sprayed in Vietnam. Their is a ton of it online everywhere. in only 6-10 years.. *STATISTICS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN UNIFORM AND IN COUNTRY VIETNAM VETERANS: * More than nine million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. 7512 As for the CAR, that might be another story. None of that, he says, prepared me for the reception at home upon our return.. Any anecdotal evidence that has come my way over the years is not from books. Please post the SOURCE of this statistic. What are Vietnam veterans dying from? He lived for three days after that incident. (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. In war, there are no unwounded soldiers Semper Fi. Lets all prove the stats wrong. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Over time, swelling and inflammation of the bile duct can lead to cancer. Theres one, just like the ones that we used, painted red, hanging from the ceiling at the Pima Air Museum. 2017 Report on Race and Ethnicity 624,000 during World War II and throughout the Korean Conflict 1,475,000 Vietnam Era 6,651,000 0 2 4 6 8 10 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Millions World War Two Conflict in Korea Vietnam Era Gulf War Era. I spent nearly thirty years as an officer and still teach them. Pete. . Lost contact with him years ago, wish him the best. Except for one, we were all medics. How did American soldiers treat the Vietnamese? Vietnam veterans hold a silent march down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House here on April 22, 1971. I hope it will cause your readers to write the Secretary and emphasize their concern about the unfortunate treatment of our Vietnam Veterans. Often, just being in the TAOR, tactical area of responsibility will qualify you for a CIB? In my 60s now, retired disabled veteran live on my little firebase with my wife we both married for the first time she was 41 I was 43 share our life with our 11 dogs and 2 cats. I appreciate the respect of thank you because that was something I never received when I came home. returned from Vietnam , the clock has been ticking. What seeds should I start indoors in February. Think I might be carrying some baggage? So the last 14 years we are dying too fast, only the few will survive by 2025. Return to country Jun 1969-Apr 1970 I Field Forces Vietnam. have my Library and collection of movies, my garage and my dogs and cats. There census number is quite high, but I do not think it is this high.). Very good but alarming article. This is not to say that we werent casualties of other things like Agent Orange and things we probaby dont even know about, but the fact remains, we are NOT dying off at a disproporttionate rate, we are NOT more suicidal that other generations of combat vets, and we KNOW who the real Vietnam Vets were (those on the ground). got rocketed big time because it was the start of the TET offensive. ) "Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 850,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran's age approximated to be 54 years old." I am a Marine Vietnam Vet (6/67-7/68) & a MarineDesert Shield/Storm Vet. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today. 18 years old I would learn about civilian life 46 months later. Baughman, who is thin and weak, recently plucked out "Country Roads" on a bass during a jam session at his cabin in West Virginia. This is a question as I have not been able to find the source of 13M+ falsely claiming to be RVN vets. However, the unit is most well-known for its exploits during the Vietnam War, which took place between 1955 and 1975. The VA rejected 80 percent of the requests, but decisions often appeared to be haphazard or contradictory, depending on what desks they landed on, the AP found. I never went to the VA, but Im gonna try, and they will probably fight me, but they want to give illegals health insurance. An overwhelming majority of Vietnam Veterans are male (6.2M) while in the civilian populaon females (47.7M) outnumber males by 20.5M. Roughly 300-thousand veterans have died from Agent Orange exposure -- that's almost five times as many as the 58-thousand who died in combat. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Can you provide more information on this? V.F.W. I work with veterans all the time and thought you might find it interesting (if you didnt know already) that any Vietman Vet who served in country and who develops Parkinsons Disease, Lou Gehrigs disease, or a number of other illnesses is assumed tohave been exposed to Agent Orange and AUTOMATICALLY qualfies for Service Connected Disability. Some may have escaped the digs and harsh words and that is good but make no mistake those things did happen. I will check on this for you. if you check the http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com and search the Obits section, you can see two of the most recent: im a vietnam vet.i was in the army from 1964 1967.i went to vietnam in october 1965-1966.i was in charlie , company.2-16,infantry, rangers.we fought in many battles.the biggest was operation abilene,april 11th,1966.we had 80% csaulties.i was awarded the silver star,and purple heart for that battle.i became a detroit poilce officer after i left the army.i retired,and moved to san diego ca,after retirment.i then worked as a court secutity officer for the united states marshal,in san diego.i had a very seroius heart attack,and several strokes.im retired now.im a life member of the vietnam veterans of america,life member of the D.A.V. my email is, micpatrickbrewer@gmail.com., mike: fact is, my factory closed last summer, so i went and applied for some va disabilty, to help until i get fully retired. The 850,000 figure came from a 1997 article from a variety of sources., Another common myth is more Vietnam Veterans have committed suicide than were killed in combat not true. It is anticipated that the overall number of veterans would fall from 20.0 million in the year 2017 to 13.6 million in the year 2037. In popular culture, the stereotype of the broken, homeless Vietnam vet began to take hold thanks to films like The Deer Hunter (1978), Coming Home (1978) and First Blood (1982). (LOL) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One last ramble. By then, patients are often in tremendous pain, with just a few months to live. How old did you have to be to be drafted in Vietnam? "We've been fighting this for 55 years," said Wright, who also served in the Connecticut National Guard from 1982-1999 and retired as a first sergeant. RAa Regular Army, those that enlisted with some draftees, When I returned in I have met many men who were spat upon. How long will flowers last in wet floral foam? (Reuters Health) - Higher than average death rates among Vietnam War veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest that combat trauma may still be affecting veterans' health even decades after the war, according to a new study. Sit in a barbers chair, and let another person cut my hair. Your email address will not be published. I am at 760-550-8083 We can work on both at the same time. Quick Answer: What Can I Learn From A Veteran? He led his men on operations that lasted 30 days or more in some of Vietnams most inhospitable conditions, without shaving, bathing or changing clothing. Are Vietnam vets respected? These statistics were taken from a variety of sources to include: The VFW Celebrations aside, the government also failed to make good on its promises to those who served. VA said not related to Agent Orange. It would take nearly 20 years after the end of the war for America to get right with its Vietnam veterans. Im a Life member of VVA, DAV and AMVETs; spend almost two years in Vet Nam as Medic with 145th Avn Btn AND 11th ARVN Airborne Brigade. Why are Vietnam vets dying so fast? Do you mean more information on the claim process? statistics that are at once depressing yet in a larger sense should give you a HUGE SENSE OF PRIDE. Since 9/11, patriotic gestures, like wearing flag pins and saying, Thank you for your service, have become common, as more troops are sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. I left the Corps in 1970 and went to work as a Police Officer in a large southern city. I may be crazy but Im not stupid. Age: 75. Well, one thing to remember is that not all Vietnam veterans were born in 1945 or later. American soldiers returning home from Vietnam often faced scorn as the war they had fought in became increasingly unpopular. Racial and Ethnic Groups 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Millions Men Women. Im 66 years old, going in to the hospital for the 4th time for more stents. Your email address will not be published. During this Census count, a huge number of Americans falsely claimed to have Since 1988, The War Library has been making efforts to confirm the names of all United States military personnel who served in Vietnam or who were awarded the Vietnam War Service Medal. There is a certaincourage and loyalty that transends the injustice rendered to these men and as long as America has men like this it will always be free. EM Club after that, I never saw Walker again. Mike Baughman holds a 1971 photo of himself in his U.S. Army uniform at his home in Danville, California on Aug. 2, 2016. On June 7, 1969, Bullock was killed by small arms fire while on night watch at An Hoa combat base. I am rated 100% disabled and damn happy to be privileged and capable of pushing out this small Blog. Sorry you feel that way. 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